09/26/2026
Just 3.5 extra ounces of ultra-processed food per day linked to a 14% higher risk of cardiovascular events, a new study of nearly 8.8 million adults finds.
Researchers also found associations with higher risks of cancer, diabetes, depression and death from any cause for every additional 100 grams consumed — roughly the size of a small bag of corn chips.
A registered dietitian says the fix isn't about cutting the foods out entirely but crowding them out with real options like fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and whole grains.
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