Despite the rising alarm about ultraprocessed foods and their association with various health problems, a leading committee of nutrition scientists concluded that there isn’t enough evidence to recommend reducing their consumption. This decision could leave dietary guidelines unchanged, impacting millions of Americans’ eating habits. As ultraprocessed foods make up a large portion of the diet for many U.S. adults and children, how federal guidelines will evolve remains uncertain, especially with the potential influence of political changes.
The committee of 20 nutrition scientists, tasked with reviewing the effects of ultraprocessed foods, expressed that while there are concerns over health issues such as obesity and diabetes linked to these foods, the existing research does not provide sufficient grounds to advocate for limiting their consumption in the upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans, to be released by 2025.
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