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High ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake is consistently linked to negative health outcomes.
Practitioners should be aware of the negative health implications of high UPF consumption.
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high UPF intake is consistently linked to negative health outcomes.
Why this rating
The claim is supported by a review of current evidence.
Source
Ultraprocessed Foods and Their Association With Cardiometabolic Health: Evidence, Gaps, and Opportunities: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association
Maya Vadiveloo et al. · Circulation · 2025
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