Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Childhood Obesity in Boys: Study
Young boys with diets high in ultra-processed foods are more likely to show an increased risk of obesity by age 5.
Young boys with diets high in ultra-processed foods are more likely to show an increased risk of obesity by age 5.
There is growing evidence about the serious health risks ultra-processed foods pose for children, with prior studies highlighting how the junk foods may cause childhood diabetes, fatty liver disease and other problems.
The ultra-processed food lawsuit is believed to be the first of its kind, challenging the food industry’s deceptive marketing practices aimed at children.
Product does not actually use yogurt in any form in its manufacturing process despite marketing claims, lawsuit alleges.
Proposed front-of-package labels are part of FDA effort to combat chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
Soda and frozen pizza are among the foods that may trigger inflammatory responses in the body, potentially causing skin irritation, redness and other chronic symptoms.
Researchers recommend consumers eat the smallest amount of emulsifiers as possible as part of their daily diet, particularly those in processed foods.
Findings come amid increasing concerns over the long-term side effects of ultra-processed foods, which make up 58% of American diets.
The findings come amid increasing concerns over the health effects of ultra-processed foods, which make up an increasing percentage of diets in the U.S., particularly among teens.
The findings come amid increasing concern over the health risks linked to consuming ultra-processed food and artificial sweeteners in recent months by researchers worldwide.