Ultra-Processed Foods: The Deadly Link to Early Mortality and Cardiometabolic Risks in Children

Roanoke, Va., Virginia United States of America
A study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that high intake of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of early death.
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that children who consume high amounts of ultraprocessed foods may be at greater risk for cardiometabolic problems.
Registered dietitian Samantha Cassetty emphasizes that some processed foods are part of a healthy diet, such as frozen blueberries, packaged salad, protein pasta made with chickpeas, roasted nuts and nut butter, canned tuna or other canned fish, and frozen or canned fruits and vegetables.
Ultra-Processed Foods: The Deadly Link to Early Mortality and Cardiometabolic Risks in Children

Title: The Deadly Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on Health and Longevity

Lead: A new body of research reveals the alarming link between ultra-processed foods and increased risk of mortality, particularly in children. This article explores the facts, topics, and unique findings from various sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of this issue.

Fact 1: Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Early Death A study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that high intake of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of early death, particularly for processed meats, sugary breakfast foods, and sugar- or artificially sweetened beverages.

Fact 2: Ultra-Processed Foods and Cardiometabolic Risk in Children A study published in JAMA Network Open found that children who consume high amounts of ultraprocessed foods may be at greater risk for cardiometabolic problems, such as heart attack, stroke, and diabetes.

Fact 3: Minimally Processed Foods as Part of a Healthy Diet Registered dietitian Samantha Cassetty emphasizes that some processed foods are part of a healthy diet. Examples include frozen blueberries, packaged salad, protein pasta made with chickpeas, roasted nuts and nut butter, canned tuna or other canned fish, and frozen or canned fruits and vegetables.

Topic 1: Ultra-Processed Foods Ultra-processed foods are defined as anything that is frozen, canned, cooked, dried or packaged. They often contain ingredients 'never or rarely used in kitchens' or classes of additives whose function is to make the final product palatable or more appealing.

Topic 2: Cardiometabolic Problems Cardiometabolic problems include heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. The new research suggests that children who consume high amounts of ultraprocessed foods may be at greater risk for these conditions in adulthood.

Topic 3: Healthy Diet A healthy diet includes unprocessed or minimally processed foods such as fruits and vegetables, frozen vegetables, plain yogurt, milk, natural meat and seafood. Processed culinary ingredients like oils, butter, sugars and salt are also part of a healthy diet.

Background Information: Ultraprocessed foods have been linked to various health issues. They are often high in added sugars, sodium, saturated and trans fats. Consuming these foods regularly can lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.

Conclusion: The evidence is clear: ultra-processed foods pose a significant risk to our health and longevity. By being aware of the facts and making informed choices about the foods we consume, we can take steps to reduce our intake of these harmful products and improve our overall wellbeing.


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Experts find cardiometabolic risk signs in kids young as 3. Here is the food they say is linked

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Madeline Holcombe Friday, 17 May 2024 15:00
  • Unique Points
    • A new study suggests that children who consume high amounts of ultraprocessed foods may be at greater risk for cardiometabolic problems, such as heart attack, stroke and diabetes, in adulthood.
    • Ultraprocessed foods contain ingredients 'never or rarely used in kitchens' or classes of additives whose function is to make the final product palatable or more appealing.
    • Children who consumed the most ultraprocessed foods were more likely to have risk factors like a higher body mass index, systolic blood pressure and waist-to-height ratio.
    • Ultraprocessed foods are convenient for parents to feed their children when they are not hungry, but they set children up for health problems later in life.
  • Accuracy
    • ]A new study suggests that children who consume high amounts of ultraprocessed foods may be at greater risk for cardiometabolic problems, such as heart attack, stroke and diabetes, in adulthood.[
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Bias (95%)
    The author expresses a clear bias towards ultraprocessed foods being harmful to children's health and implies that avoiding them is crucial for their future well-being. She uses language such as 'ultra-convenient' and 'filling with chemicals and substances' to depict these foods negatively.
    • Giving kids ultraprocessed foods without also providing fresh fruits and vegetables sets them up for problems down the road.
      • The ultraprocessed foods your kids eat now may be putting them a greater risk for cardiometabolic problems in adulthood, a new study suggests.
        • Those ingredients found in things such as sodas, chips, packaged soups, chicken nuggets and ice cream can include preservatives against mold or bacteria, artificial coloring, emulsifiers to stop separation, and added or altered sugar, salt and fats to make food more appealing.
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        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        I'm a dietitian — some processed foods are healthy for you

        New York Post Alexandra Klausner Friday, 17 May 2024 20:02
        • Unique Points
          • Registered dietitian Samantha Cassetty stated that some processed foods are part of a healthy diet in an article for Today.com.
          • Frozen blueberries and packaged salad are examples of minimally processed foods.
          • Protein pasta made with chickpeas, roasted nuts and nut butter, canned tuna or other canned fish and frozen or canned fruits and vegetables are examples of less processed foods that are part of a healthy diet.
          • Old-fashioned oats, green salads that come in a bag, whole grain breads and low sugar yogurt are also part of a healthy diet.
        • Accuracy
          • Frozen, canned, cooked, dried or packaged foods are considered processed.
          • Protein pasta made with chickpeas is part of a healthy diet.
          • Ultraprocessed foods contain ingredients 'never or rarely used in kitchens' or classes of additives whose function is to make the final product palatable or more appealing.
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        98%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Ultra-processed foods—some more than others—linked to early death

        Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Wednesday, 15 May 2024 20:16
        • Unique Points
          • Study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health links high intake of ultra-processed foods to increased risk of early death.
          • Particularly processed meats, sugary breakfast foods, and sugar- or artificially sweetened beverages are associated with higher risk.
          • Processed meat showed the strongest association with increased risk of all-cause mortality.
          • Sugar- and artificially sweetened beverages, dairy-based desserts, and ultra-processed breakfast foods also showed associations with higher all-cause mortality.
        • Accuracy
          • Particularly processed meats are associated with higher risk.
          • Study found that participants who ate the most ultra-processed food faced a 4% higher risk of all-cause mortality.
          • Children who consumed the most ultraprocessed foods were more likely to have risk factors like a higher body mass index, systolic blood pressure and waist-to-height ratio.
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        99%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Eating ultra-processed foods could kill you

        WSLS News Lindsey Kennett Thursday, 16 May 2024 22:43
        • Unique Points
          • A new study found that people who eat ultra-processed foods are 4% more likely to die of any cause.
          • Ultra-processed meat, poultry or seafood consistently showed ‘strong associations with mortality outcomes’.
          • There are resources in the Roanoke Valley to address food deserts where people can grow their own vegetables.
        • Accuracy
          • Ultra-processed meat, poultry or seafood consistently showed ‘strong associations with mortality outcomes.’
          • Sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages, dairy-based desserts, and ultra-processed breakfast foods were also associated with higher all-cause mortality.
          • Children who consumed the most ultraprocessed foods were more likely to have risk factors like a higher body mass index, systolic blood pressure and waist-to-height ratio.
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        99%

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        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Ultraprocessed Food Consumption Can Increase Children’s Cardiometabolic Risk, Study Says

        American Journal of Managed Care Hayden E. Saturday, 18 May 2024 00:15
        • Unique Points
          • New research has linked children’s consumption of ultraprocessed foods to increased risk of obesity and other cardiometabolic problems.
          • Children who consume more ultraprocessed foods have higher body mass index (BMI), waist size, body fat, and blood sugar levels.
          • Ultraprocessed foods contain many added ingredients and are often made from food extracts and additives such as fats, starches, sugars, artificial colors and flavors.
          • Examples of ultraprocessed foods include frozen meals, soft drinks, fast food, and packaged sweets.
          • Mothers of children who consume high amounts of ultraprocessed foods are generally younger, have higher BMI scores, are more likely to have overweight or obesity, and have lower education and employment rates.
          • Children with the highest intake of ultraprocessed food had higher z scores for BMI, waist circumference, fat mass index, and fasting plasma glucose.
          • Replacing 100 grams of ultraprocessed foods with 100 grams of unprocessed or minimally processed foods was associated with lower z scores for BMI, fat mass index, and fasting plasma glucose.
          • Ultraprocessed foods may contain chemicals like bisphenols and perfluoroalkyl substances, which have been associated with a higher risk of cardiometabolic issues in children.
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          The article provides clear and concise descriptions of the study's findings without using inflammatory rhetoric or appeals to authority. The author does not make any false statements or dichotomous depictions. However, there is a potential for an appeal to authority fallacy in the references section where the author cites studies as evidence for their claims.
          • ][The study] found that mothers of children who consumed high amounts of ultraprocessed foods were generally younger, had higher body mass index (BMI) scores, were more likely to have overweight or obesity, and had lower education and employment rates.[/]
          • [The study] revealed that replacing 100 grams of ultraprocessed foods with 100 grams of unprocessed or minimally processed foods was associated with lower z scores for BMI, fat mass index, and fasting plasma glucose.[
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