Study links ultra-processed food consumption to premature death usponline ProcessedFood UltraProcessedFood PrematureDeath Mortality
By Nidhi Saha, BDSNov 9 2022Reviewed by Aimee Molineux A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showed that ultra-processed-food consumption precipitated premature deaths in Brazil. Thus, discouraging the consumption of ultra-processed foods would promote considerable health gains in this population and may also aid in reducing premature mortality.
Processed foods have been categorized as ultra-processed foods; the extreme category is derivatives from other foods with added colors, flavors, and emulsifiers. These additives make foods palatable, affordable, and convenient. However, studies depicting the effects of increased ultra-processed food consumption remain lacking. According to a survey, the contribution of ultra-processed food to the total energy intake in Brazil increased by 5.1% within 16 years.
The Brazilian adults were divided into eight age groups based on their gender. The beverage and food consumption were collected through two episodes of 24-hour recollection of food intake from the Personal Food intake module of POF 2017-18. All the beverages and foods were classified into four categories according to the NOVA classification. The proportions of ultra-processed food to the whole energy intake were analyzed.
Adults of the age-range 50-69 years suffered the highest mortality rate – 66% in males and 73% in females. The population attributable fractions were relatively higher among the youngsters and younger adults of both sexes.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Second-string Brazil team has Arsenal and Man United stars - 'How do England compete?'Brazil coach Tite announced his star-studded World Cup squad on Monday leaving both fans and pundits purring at the talent at his disposal. The Selecao head to Qatar next week as favourites to lift…
Read more »
Neymar surprised at Martinelli call-up as Brazil warned they may regret Firmino snubNeymar was caught with a surprised look on his face after finding out Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli had been selected for Brazil’s World Cup squad. And Brazil coach Tite has been warned he may regre…
Read more »
Liverpool forward Firmino opens up on Brazil World Cup squad omissionLiverpool forward Roberto Firmino posted a magnanimous message following his agony of missing out on a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad. The 31-year-old was omitted from the Selecao’s 26-man…
Read more »
Cost cap will stop Ferrari running 'full beans' in Brazil says Damon HillDamon Hill believes the threat of breaching a cost cap may convince Ferrari to run their engine at a reduced power again in Brazil.
Read more »
Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli making Tite's Brazil World Cup squad a 'joke' and 'lack of respect''Calling up Martinelli and not calling up Gabigol is heresy, a lack of respect. The biggest shame of all the call-ups.' AFC
Read more »
‘I finally feel like one of you’ - Hamilton becomes honorary citizen of Brazil“I really do feel like now I’m one of you, finally' Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has officially been made an honorary citizen of Brazil ahead of this weekend’s BrazilGP 🇧🇷
Read more »