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Ultra-processed foods and type 2 diabetes: more fundamental research is needed

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Incidence of type 2 diabetes is worldwide progressively increasing. It is generally assumed that this increase is due to changes in environmental rather than genetic factors. Diets and food supplies are increasingly based on ultra-processed foods (UPFs).1 UPFs are defined as industrially manufactured, ready-to-eat/heat formulations that are largely devoid of whole foods. Although UPFs form are highly heterogeneous food category, many UPFs are high in energy density, sugars, trans fats as well as additives.

Source: The Lancet Regional Health - Europe

DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2024.101084

Author: Joseph A.M.J.L. Janssen

Institution: Erasmus MC

Language: English

Topic: Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,000