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The increased prevalence of chronic diseases is mainly derived from ultra-processed foods.
Reducing the consumption of ultra-processed foods may help in preventing chronic diseases.
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Second, descriptive and experimental studies show that the increased prevalence of chronic diseases mainly derive from ultra-processed foods.
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Supported by descriptive and experimental studies.
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Exclusive reductionism, chronic diseases and nutritional confusion: the degree of processing as a lever for improving public health
Anthony Fardet et al. · Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition · 2020
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