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Ultra-Processed Food Intake and Increased Risk of Obesity: A Narrative Review.
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56 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Ultra-processed food consumption and thyroid hormone profiles: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 2007-2012.Hormones (Athens, Greece) · 2026Article
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- Nutritional Status in Obesity: A Comprehensive Narrative Review of Dysbiosis, Micronutrient Deficiencies and the Effects of Probiotics/Synbiotics.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
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- Food additives with aldehyde skeleton exhibited leptin resistance in cells.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
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- Culinary competency as a protective factor against ultra-processed food consumption and unhealthy cooking practices: a comparative study between type 1 diabetes patients and healthy controls.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Is obesity the missing link? Ultra-processed foods and metabolic and reproductive outcomes: a narrative review.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
- Beneficial Effects ofJournal of obesity · 2026Article
- Association between ultra-processed foods intake and frailty risk in community-dwelling older adults.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025Article
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Abstract
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 sugars, fats, and additives, while lacking essential nutrients. Studies have linked UPF consumption to obesity and cardiometabolic diseases, underscoring the importance of dietary patterns rich in whole foods. Thus, the aim of this narrative review is to elucidate the correlation between ultra-processed foods and the increased trend of obesity and its related complications. These foods, prevalent in modern diets, contribute to nutritional deficiencies and excessive caloric intake, exacerbating obesity rates. Lifestyle factors such as busy schedules and quick meal management further drive UPF consumption, disrupting hunger regulation and promoting overeating. UPF consumption correlates with adverse health outcomes, including dyslipidemia, hypertension, and insulin resistance. Promoting whole, minimally processed foods and implementing school-based nutrition education programs are crucial steps. Also, numerous challenges exist, including unequal access to healthy foods, the industry's influence, and behavioral barriers to dietary change. Future research should explore innovative approaches, such as nutrigenomics and digital health technologies, to personalize interventions and evaluate policy effectiveness. Collaboration across disciplines and sectors will be vital to develop comprehensive solutions and improve public health outcomes globally.
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