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TO FIND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONSUMPTION OF ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS WITH THE OUTCOME OF CARDIOMETABOLIC DISORDER IN ADULTS
Mr. Vikramjeet
Page No. : 17-23
ABSTRACT
Food processing alters physical and chemical properties, sometimes compromising health and triggering biological reactions. A review of 23 studies found a strong link between ultra-processed food consumption and negative cardiometabolic outcomes. However, these studies relied on self-reported data, potentially introducing inaccuracies. Food classification followed the NOVA system, differentiating between unprocessed, minimally processed, processed, and ultra-processed foods. A US cohort study of 91,891 participants over 13.5 years found elevated cardiovascular mortality linked to high ultra-processed food intake, though some influencing factors were not fully considered. A Brazilian study proposed reducing CVD deaths by up to 29% by cutting ultra-processed food consumption, based on purchase data. Moreover, ultra-processed foods are associated with increased frailty in older adults and contribute to obesity and CVD risk through various pathways, highlighting a complex relationship. International evidence supports the connection between industrialization, processed foods, and dietary shifts. New Zealand’s food consumption has shifted since 1980, emphasizing the need for a systematic nutritional survey to guide health guidelines and reduce healthcare costs through food industry changes.
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