Are all ultra-processed foods equally bad for health?

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• A growing body of research has suggested that the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) has severe consequences for health.
• However, some researchers are now suggesting that many of the studies on UPFs and their adverse effects on health are not accounting for the differences in processing and ingredients of certain subgroups.
• Experts say that avoiding certain UPFs like deli meats, hot dogs, sugary drinks, and salty snacks are of greater importance than attempting to avoid anything processed at all.

A growing body of research has suggested that the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) has severe consequences for health, such as a higher rate of overall death causes, an increased risk of dementia, and the development of type 2 diabetes, among other complications.

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