Background Numerous studies have reported the association of ultra-processed foods with
excess body weight; however, the nature and extent of this relation has not been clearly …

This study evaluated global trends in ultraprocessed food and drink (UPFD) volume
sales/capita and associations with adult body mass index (BMI) trajectories. Total food/drink …

Objective The objective of this study was to examine the associations between ultra-
processed food consumption and risk of obesity among UK adults. Methods Participants …

We described the contribution of ultra-processed foods in the UK diet and its association
with the overall dietary content of nutrients known to affect the risk of chronic non …

Objectives To assess the association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and
obesity in the Canadian population. Methods Cross-sectional study including 19,363 adults …

Four categories of foods are proposed in the NOVA food classification, which seeks to relate
food processing as the primary driver of diet quality. Of these, the category “ultra-processed …

Background While US home cooking declined in the late twentieth century, it is unclear
whether the trend has continued. This study examines home cooking from 2003 to 2016 by …

Purpose To assess the dietary share of ultra-processed foods (UPF) among Belgian
children, adolescents and adults and associations with diet quality. Methods Data from the …

Nutritionally inadequate dietary intake is a leading contributor to chronic cardiometabolic
diseases. Differences in dietary quality contribute to socioeconomic and racial and ethnic …

Ultra-processed foods (UPF) are energy-dense, nutritionally unbalanced products, low in
fiber but high in saturated fat, salt, and sugar. Recently, UPF consumption has increased …