Nutrition affects a person’s physical and mental health.
What is ultra-processed food
It is a food that has gone through many processing processes and contains many colors, flavors and sweeteners.
For example, this is fast food - pizza, burgers, and hot dogs.
In addition, these include carbonated drinks, juices, sausages, and canned food.
Least processed foods - fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains - contain less sugar, salt and fat.
The dangers of ultra-processed food
It has been clear for many years that ultra-processed foods are not healthy.
However, according to a study presented at the Nutrition 2024 conference, regularly consuming these foods may shorten your life.
Experts observed the eating habits of more than 500,000 people over three decades.
In the study, it was found that people who ate more ultra-processed foods were 10% more likely to die from various causes.
In addition, study participants who ate more unhealthy foods were more likely to have a high body mass index.
