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Ultraprocessed food

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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Ultraprocessed foods refer to foods made up from ingredients that result from multiple stages of processing, as opposed to whole ingredients (meat, vegetables, etc.). These foods are often highly-palatable, low in micronutrients, and calorically dense.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

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Can protein prevent people from overeating ultraprocessed foods?

In this randomized crossover trial that had young adults eat diets rich in ultraprocessed foods, the participants ate fewer calories and burned more calories if their diet was high in protein and lower in carbohydrates.

Ultraprocessed food intake, obesity, and colon cancer risk

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