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High Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Heart Disease Risk

10/15/2025

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Florida Atlantic University researchers find that high ultra-processed foods (UPFs) intake links to inflammation, a marker of heart disease.
In the United States, ultra-processed foods account for 60% of adults' and 70% of children's calories.
A dataset of 9,254 adults shows 60–79% of calories from UPFs link to 11% higher odds of inflammation.
The study suggests health strategies may need evolution, akin to tobacco regulation, to address UPFs risks.

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Florida Atlantic University researchers find that high ultra-processed foods (UPFs) intake links to inflammation, a marker of heart disease.
In the United States, ultra-processed foods account for 60% of adults' and 70% of children's calories.
A dataset of 9,254 adults shows 60–79% of calories from UPFs link to 11% higher odds of inflammation.
The study suggests health strategies may need evolution, akin to tobacco regulation, to address UPFs risks.