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Europeans Consume High Levels of Ultra-Processed Foods, but Balanced Diets Can Mitigate Health Risks
A significant portion of daily calories in Europe comes from ultra-processed foods, ranging from 14% in Italy and Romania to 44% in Sweden and the UK, highlighting the need for balanced nutrition despite the prevalence of such foods.
Europeans Consume High Levels of Ultra-Processed Foods, but Balanced Diets Can Mitigate Health Risks
A significant portion of daily calories in Europe comes from ultra-processed foods, ranging from 14% in Italy and Romania to 44% in Sweden and the UK, highlighting the need for balanced nutrition despite the prevalence of such foods.
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16% Bias Score
Global Child Obesity Surpasses Undernutrition for the First Time
A Unicef study reveals that globally, the number of obese children and adolescents (aged 5-19) now exceeds those who are underweight, driven by a shift towards ultra-processed foods.
Global Child Obesity Surpasses Undernutrition for the First Time
A Unicef study reveals that globally, the number of obese children and adolescents (aged 5-19) now exceeds those who are underweight, driven by a shift towards ultra-processed foods.
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16% Bias Score
Gut Microbiome Imbalance Linked to Increased Parkinson's Risk
A King's College London study found that people with Parkinson's disease have a less diverse gut microbiome and higher levels of harmful bacteria than healthy controls, suggesting that a diet low in ultra-processed foods could reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's.
Gut Microbiome Imbalance Linked to Increased Parkinson's Risk
A King's College London study found that people with Parkinson's disease have a less diverse gut microbiome and higher levels of harmful bacteria than healthy controls, suggesting that a diet low in ultra-processed foods could reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's.
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24% Bias Score
UK Government Drops Healthy Food Discount Guidance After Lobbying Campaign
The UK Department of Health and Social Care dropped guidance urging retailers to offer discounts on healthy foods after lobbying by the Food and Drink Federation, impacting millions of consumers and potentially hindering efforts to improve diets.
UK Government Drops Healthy Food Discount Guidance After Lobbying Campaign
The UK Department of Health and Social Care dropped guidance urging retailers to offer discounts on healthy foods after lobbying by the Food and Drink Federation, impacting millions of consumers and potentially hindering efforts to improve diets.
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56% Bias Score
High Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Linked to Increased Parkinson's Risk
A study of 42,853 individuals over 26 years revealed that those consuming 11 or more daily servings of ultra-processed foods had a 2.5 times greater risk of early Parkinson's symptoms (sleep issues, fatigue, etc.) than those consuming three or fewer; even three or fewer servings increased risk by up...
High Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Linked to Increased Parkinson's Risk
A study of 42,853 individuals over 26 years revealed that those consuming 11 or more daily servings of ultra-processed foods had a 2.5 times greater risk of early Parkinson's symptoms (sleep issues, fatigue, etc.) than those consuming three or fewer; even three or fewer servings increased risk by up...
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48% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Significant Increase in Early Death Risk
A study across eight countries found a 3% increase in early death risk for every 10% rise in ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption; UPF is linked to up to 13.8% of premature deaths in countries like England and the US, prompting calls for tighter regulation and taxes on UPF.
Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Significant Increase in Early Death Risk
A study across eight countries found a 3% increase in early death risk for every 10% rise in ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption; UPF is linked to up to 13.8% of premature deaths in countries like England and the US, prompting calls for tighter regulation and taxes on UPF.
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48% Bias Score
Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight Globally
A UN report reveals that for the first time, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, driven by the rise of ultra-processed foods, impacting health and development.
Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight Globally
A UN report reveals that for the first time, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, driven by the rise of ultra-processed foods, impacting health and development.
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24% Bias Score
One-Third of Baby Foods Ultra-Processed, Raising Obesity Concerns
A University of Leeds study found that 31% of baby foods are ultra-processed, with some containing up to 89% of calories from sugar, contributing to obesity and other health problems, prompting calls for stricter government regulations.
One-Third of Baby Foods Ultra-Processed, Raising Obesity Concerns
A University of Leeds study found that 31% of baby foods are ultra-processed, with some containing up to 89% of calories from sugar, contributing to obesity and other health problems, prompting calls for stricter government regulations.
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52% Bias Score
Microplastics in Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Increased Mental Health Disorders
Four studies published in Brain Medicine link the high levels of microplastics found in ultra-processed foods to an increased risk of depression, dementia, and other mental health issues, suggesting a potential causal relationship and prompting calls for further research and mitigation strategies.
Microplastics in Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Increased Mental Health Disorders
Four studies published in Brain Medicine link the high levels of microplastics found in ultra-processed foods to an increased risk of depression, dementia, and other mental health issues, suggesting a potential causal relationship and prompting calls for further research and mitigation strategies.
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48% Bias Score
High Ultra-Processed Food Intake Linked to Increased Parkinson's Disease Risk
A study of nearly 43,000 participants found that consuming 11 or more servings of ultra-processed foods daily is associated with a 2.5 times greater likelihood of experiencing multiple early-stage Parkinson's symptoms compared to those eating only three servings; the findings suggest potential preve...
High Ultra-Processed Food Intake Linked to Increased Parkinson's Disease Risk
A study of nearly 43,000 participants found that consuming 11 or more servings of ultra-processed foods daily is associated with a 2.5 times greater likelihood of experiencing multiple early-stage Parkinson's symptoms compared to those eating only three servings; the findings suggest potential preve...
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36% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Premature Deaths in Global Study
A study linking high ultra-processed food consumption to premature death in eight countries reveals a modeled impact ranging from 4% to 14% of premature deaths, prompting calls for dietary guidelines to reduce consumption.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Premature Deaths in Global Study
A study linking high ultra-processed food consumption to premature death in eight countries reveals a modeled impact ranging from 4% to 14% of premature deaths, prompting calls for dietary guidelines to reduce consumption.
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40% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 17,781 Premature Deaths in the UK
A study across eight countries links ultra-processed food consumption to premature deaths, with the UK reporting 17,781 potential deaths in 2018/19 (14% of premature deaths), second only to the US (55% of daily caloric intake from UPFs).
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 17,781 Premature Deaths in the UK
A study across eight countries links ultra-processed food consumption to premature deaths, with the UK reporting 17,781 potential deaths in 2018/19 (14% of premature deaths), second only to the US (55% of daily caloric intake from UPFs).
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48% Bias Score
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