Epidemiological studies have suggested a role for ultra-processed foods in numerous
chronic inflammatory diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases and metabolic …

Since previous meta-analyses, which were limited only to depression and by a small
number of studies available for inclusion at the time of publication, several additional studies …

Background In the NOVA classification system, descriptive criteria are used to assign foods
to one of four groups based on processing-related criteria. Although NOVA is widely used …

Prospective cohort studies show that higher intakes of ultra-processed food (UPF) increase
the risk of obesity and obesity-related outcomes, including cardiovascular disease, cancer …

The carbohydrate–insulin model of obesity posits that high-carbohydrate diets lead to
excess insulin secretion, thereby promoting fat accumulation and increasing energy intake …

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 …

This study assessed associations between ultraprocessed food consumption and dietary
nutrient profile linked to obesity in children and adolescents in Argentina, Australia, Brazil …

Background Processed foods are typically praised/revered for their convenience,
palatability, and novelty; however, their healthfulness has increasingly come under scrutiny …

Background Rapid simultaneous increases in ultra-processed food sales and obesity
prevalence have been observed worldwide, including in Australia. Consumption of ultra …

The recommendation to prefer unprocessed/minimally processed foods and freshly made
meals instead of ultra-processed foods (following the Nova food classification system) is …