A study by Brazil's Oswaldo Cruz Foundation revealed a link between ultraprocessed food consumption and higher rates of premature deaths across multiple countries. Data showed that as the intake of these foods rises, mortality rates also increase. The research emphasized the importance of dietary patterns over single nutrients. With 1 in 7 deaths in some countries attributed to these foods, researchers suggest adopting holistic dietary assessments and better food systems to mitigate health risks stemming from ultraprocessed food consumption.
The study led by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation shows a clear association between the rise in ultraprocessed food consumption and increased premature deaths across multiple countries.
Eduardo Nilson emphasized that understanding dietary patterns is crucial, stating, 'The focus on single nutrients is reductionist; we should look at the pattern of the diet to assess real health risks.'
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