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Most ultraprocessed foods overlap with foods high in saturated fat, added sugars, and sodium.
Practitioners should consider the nutritional content of UPFs when advising clients.
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Most UPFs overlap with foods high in saturated fat, added sugars, and sodium.
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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
DOI 10.1161/cir.0000000000001365
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