"Comprehensive Review Links Ultra-Processed Foods to 32 Health Issues: What You Need to Understand"

A review of research involving nearly 10 million people has found a direct link between consuming ultra-processed foods and over 30 health conditions, including heart disease, anxiety, and early death. These foods, which make up a significant portion of daily energy intake in the U.S., are associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease, anxiety, diabetes, and obesity. The study's findings have prompted calls for U.N. agencies and member states to develop a framework on ultra-processed foods, similar to a treaty on tobacco control, and may lead to dietary guidelines in the U.S. warning against their consumption.