A landmark study exploring Canadians’ consumption of chips, frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and other ultra-processed foods typically loaded with fat, sugar and additives has confirmed these foods are directly and significantly linked to poor health outcomes.
A landmark study exploring Canadians’ consumption of chips, frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and other ultra-processed foods typically loaded with fat, sugar and additives has confirmed these foods are directly and significantly linked to poor health outcomes.
McMaster researchers investigated the relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and risk factors including blood pressure, cholesterol levels (LDL and HDL), waist circumference and body mass index (BMI).
Their study is the first in Canada to leverage population-based and robust biomarker data to examine this relationship.
The research team analyzed data from more than 6,000 adults across Canada, representing a diverse range of ages, health conditions and socio-economic backgrounds.
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Image: Study authors Angelina Baric and Anthea Christoforou, Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University, found ultra-processed foods are directly and significantly to poor health outcomes. (Credit: McMaster University)
