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NIH Unveils New Method to Measure Processed Food Intake

6/4/2025

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Researchers at the NIH have unveiled a groundbreaking method to measure ultra-processed food intake through poly-metabolite scores, overcoming the flaws of self-reported diets. Analyzing blood and urine from over 700 participants, they discovered nearly 200 metabolites tied to UPF consumption, paving the way for improved dietary assessments and insights into health effects.

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Researchers at the NIH have unveiled a groundbreaking method to measure ultra-processed food intake through poly-metabolite scores, overcoming the flaws of self-reported diets. Analyzing blood and urine from over 700 participants, they discovered nearly 200 metabolites tied to UPF consumption, paving the way for improved dietary assessments and insights into health effects.