Ultra-Processed Foods linked to various health issues

Summary: A recent study highlights a link between Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) and 32 health issues, including heart disease, cancer, and mental health problems. UPFs are heavily processed foods with added sugars and unhealthy fats. Consuming UPFs can increase the risk of heart disease by 50%, type 2 diabetes by 12%, and obesity by 40-66%. UPFs also correlate with a 21% higher risk of overall mortality and mental health concerns like anxiety and depression.

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