A recent study uncovers that molecules in blood and urine can indicate a person's energy intake from ultraprocessed foods, which constitute about 60% of the American diet. Led by Erikka Loftfield from the National Cancer Institute and published in PLOS Medicine, this research identifies biological markers for ultraprocessed food intake, which is linked to various health problems. The study analyzed over 1,000 older AARP members, revealing that specific metabolites in biological samples correspond with energy consumption from these foods, enhancing the accuracy of dietary assessments.
Molecules in blood and urine reveal energy consumption from ultraprocessed foods, aiding understanding of their impact on health, crucial for nearly 60% of U.S. diets.
The study identifies biological markers that can signal higher or lower intake of ultraprocessed foods, linking to various health issues connected to these products.
Ultraprocessed foods are prevalent in diets; studying their health impacts is challenging due to the inaccuracies of relying solely on self-reported dietary recall.
The team examined data from over 1,000 adults, identifying metabolites that correlate with ultraprocessed food energy intake, enabling the development of reliable scoring systems.
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