Ultra-Processed Food Intake and Increased Risk of Obesity: A Narrative Review

Ultra-Processed Food Intake and Increased Risk of Obesity: A Narrative Review

The prevalence of obesity has become a global health concern, with significant impacts on quality of life and mortality rates. Recent research has highlighted the role of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in driving the obesity epidemic. UPFs undergo extensive processing, often containing high levels of...

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Main Authors: Antonietta Monda, Maria Ida de Stefano, Ines Villano, Salvatore Allocca, Maria Casillo, Antonietta Messina, Vincenzo Monda, Fiorenzo Moscatelli, Anna Dipace, Pierpaolo Limone, Girolamo Di Maio, Marco La Marra, Marilena Di Padova, Sergio Chieffi, Giovanni Messina, Marcellino Monda, Rita Polito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-08-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
obesity
ultra-processed foods (UPFs)
healthy lifestyle
caloric intake
public health
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/16/2627

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