Alexander J. SteinAug 9, 2025
Most #ultraprocessed foods overlap with foods high in #saturated fat, #sugar & #salt (like sugary drinks & processed #meat), which are known to be bad. But not all #UPFs are harmful, some foods with UPF characteristics may be neutral or even beneficial to #health, and… (1/x) doi.org/10.1161/CIR....

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(2/4) … some #plantbased UPFs may contribute positively to healthy #diets. As the classification of UPFs is subjective & inconsistent, it cannot be used for #policy. And certain #processing methods even offer clear benefits, incl. improved #foodsafety, better shelf life… doi.org/10.1161/CIR....
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(3/4) … reduced costs, preservation of #nutrition & functional qualities, reduced harmful compound formation, or nutrient #fortification. Some UPFs such as whole-wheat bread & unsweetened #soymilk can support nutrition security… doi.org/10.1161/CIR....
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(4/4) Rather than focusing on #UPFs, current evidence supports multipronged policy & systems-change strategies (e.g, #labeling & #taxation) to reduce the intake of products high in saturated fats, sugar & salt: doi.org/10.1161/CIR....

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