A study published in Brazil found about 57,000 premature deaths due to consumption of ultraprocessed foods.
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- Eating ultraprocessed foods is a significant cause of premature death, according to researchers with the University of São Paulo in Brazil
- The study found about 57,000 premature deaths were due to the consumption of ultraprocessed foods in Brazil among 30- to 69-year-olds
- This amounted to 10.5% of all-cause premature deaths and 21.8% of premature deaths from noncommunicable diseases
- In Brazilian adults, ultraprocessed foods make up 13% to 21% of total energy intake; among Americans, ultraprocessed foods make up about 57% of daily calories, on average, leading the researchers to suggest premature deaths linked to the foods are likely even greater in the U.S.
- If the contribution of ultraprocessed foods to total caloric intake in Brazil were reduced by 10% to 50%, anywhere from 5,900 to 29,300 deaths could be prevented, annually
- Previous meta-analyses found that the more ultraprocessed foods consumed, the greater the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer, along with all-cause mortality
Eating ultraprocessed foods is a significant cause of premature death, according to researchers with the University of São Paulo in Brazil.1American Journal of Preventive Medicine November 7, 2022 The study is only the latest to find that consuming these synthetic concoctions full of vegetable (seed) oils, sugar and chemical flavorings, colorings and preservatives is wrecking human health, longevity and well-being.
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