A new report found that ultra-processed foods should be treated more like cigarettes than food. UPFs and cigarettes are engineered to encourage addiction and consumption, researchers from three US universities said, pointing to the parallels in widespread health harms that link both.
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the Guardian
Ultra-processed foods should be treated more like cigarettes than food – study
UPFs are made to encourage addiction and consumption and should be regulated like tobacco, say researchers
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Nearly three-quarters of U.S. baby foods are ultra-processed, new study finds. Most baby food sold in U.S. grocery stores is ultra-processed, a new study finds, raising fresh concerns about what many infants and toddlers are eating during a critical window of development.
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Environmental Working Group
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. baby foods are ultra-processed, new study finds
Most baby food sold in U.S.
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Research has found for every 10 % increase in calories from ultra-processed foods, young children had higher scores on measures of internalizing behaviours (such as anxiety and fearfulness), externalizing behaviours (such as aggression and hyperactivity), and overall behavioural difficulties.
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temertymedicine.utoronto.ca
Ultra-processed foods in preschool years associated with behavioural difficulties in childhood
Higher ultra-processed food consumption among preschoolers linked to anxiety, fearfulness, aggression or hyperactivity.
Scientists fed people two 300-calorie meals with nearly identical carbs, fat, protein and salt. One was ultra-processed (deli turkey, instant mash, cookie, cereal), the other wasn't (egg, banana, cheese). The ultra-processed meal spiked insulin much higher for 2 hours. Processing itself may matter.
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ScienceAlert
Scientists Gave People 2 Nearly Identical Meals. One Triggered Much More Insulin.
"We were shocked."
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