"The novelty of this study is that it investigates the impact of diet quality, specifically the role of ultra-processed foods in relation to intramuscular fat in the thigh muscles assessed by MRI," said author Zehra Akkaya, M.D. This research highlights the connection between dietary patterns and muscle health, indicating that even when calories are controlled, nutrition quality plays a critical role in fat accumulation.
"Foods such as breakfast cereals, margarines/spreads, packaged snacks, hot dogs, soft drinks and energy drinks, candies and desserts, frozen pizzas, ready-to-eat meals, mass-produced packaged breads and buns, and more, include synthesized ingredients and are highly processed," emphasizes the trend of shifting toward less natural dietary options, underscoring the health implications of these choices.
"Higher amounts of intramuscular fat in the thigh could also increase the risk for knee osteoarthritis," highlighting a significant health concern as diets rich in ultra-processed foods may contribute to unhealthy fat storage and associated musculoskeletal disorders. Understanding these links is crucial for public health.
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