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NIH Study: Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to 1,000 Extra Calories

3/13/2025

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Sam Srisatta, a 20-year-old college student from Florida, took part in a groundbreaking NIH study examining ultraprocessed foods, which dominate over 70% of the U.S. food supply. Early findings reveal that these foods could lead to an alarming increase of around 1,000 extra calories consumed daily, raising concerns about their role in obesity.

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Story summary

Sam Srisatta, a 20-year-old college student from Florida, took part in a groundbreaking NIH study examining ultraprocessed foods, which dominate over 70% of the U.S. food supply. Early findings reveal that these foods could lead to an alarming increase of around 1,000 extra calories consumed daily, raising concerns about their role in obesity.