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95% of Mediterranean Youth Consume Unhealthy Foods Daily

11/10/2025

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A study in the International Journal of Public Health reports 95% of Mediterranean youth consume at least one unhealthy UPF daily.
The research involved 2,011 families from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Egypt, and Lebanon.
Older adolescents and those with obesity are at higher risk for UPF consumption.
The study calls for collaboration among parents, educators, and healthcare professionals to promote healthier lifestyles in the Mediterranean region.

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Story summary

A study in the International Journal of Public Health reports 95% of Mediterranean youth consume at least one unhealthy UPF daily.
The research involved 2,011 families from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Egypt, and Lebanon.
Older adolescents and those with obesity are at higher risk for UPF consumption.
The study calls for collaboration among parents, educators, and healthcare professionals to promote healthier lifestyles in the Mediterranean region.