JAMA Intern Med April 2019 PMID 30742202

Association Between Ultraprocessed Food Consumption and Risk of Mortality Among Middle-aged Adults in France.

Laure Schnabel, Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot, Benjamin Allès, Mathilde Touvier, Bernard Srour, Serge Hercberg, Camille Buscail, Chantal Julia

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Various discussions highlight specific findings from the publication, such as the claim that a 10% increase in ultraprocessed food consumption is linked to a 14% higher risk of all-cause mortality. Phrases like 'eating processed foods tied to cardiovascular disease' and 'eating at your own peril' reveal a concerned and urgent tone. This choice of language underscores the study's potential to provoke strong reactions about health and dietary practices, indicating a blend of alarm and encouragement for healthier choices.

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Abstract in brief

This study investigates the link between ultraprocessed food consumption and mortality risk in middle-aged adults in France.
The research utilized data from the NutriNet-Santé Study, focusing on adults aged 45 and older who provided dietary information over a median follow-up of 7 years.
Findings suggest a correlation where higher intake of ultraprocessed foods may be associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality.

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Association Between Ultraprocessed Food Consumption and Risk of Incident CKD: A Prospective Cohort Study bit.ly/3I6faCY (free until 10/8) #VisualAbstract

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Gulpo

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@GeekNfit Statistique cohérente avec les résultats d'une très large étude de cohorte française. "Ultraprocessed foods consumption was associated with younger age (45-64 years, mean [SE] proportion of food in weight, 14.50% [0.04%]; P < .001)" https://t.co/929WL6Xcat

Feb 25, 2025 · 1 like · 19 followers View post →

Adel Alhamdan, PhD

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Association Between Ultraprocessed Food Consumption and Risk of Mortality Among Middle-aged Adults in France تتناول الدراسة أعلاه تأثير الأطعمة فائقة المعالجة (Ultraprocessed Foods) على خطر الوفاة، مثل السمنة وأمراض القلب والسكري. الدراسة أُجريت على عينة كبيرة من السكان في فرنسا

Oct 21, 2024 · 1 like · 16,063 followers View post →

Dr.Amrita Basu ( Misra)

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@blogchatter Risk of all causes of death increases by 14% for every ten percent increase in the amount of UFSS food in diet. This includes mass-produced packaged snacks, sugary drinks, bread, candies, ready-made meals and processed meat https://t.co/9RU0FOKVxc #Blogchatterfoodfest

Jun 19, 2024 · 1 like · 7,955 followers View post →

Alan Watson

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@ScepticalDoctor @theproof @KevinH_PhD @sguyenet @PlantChompers @F_Mariotti_FR @GardnerPhD @gAlecsyBrain @Mattheross @skepcard Consequently, given the clear significance of UPFs on mortality from Doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.7289 etc. in spite of this & other bias towards null such as healthy & motivated individuals in studies & reverse causation many UPFs seem likely to be even more harmful 2/2 https://t.co/d1SWBq9mpa

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@Renardudesert98 Schnabel, L.; Kesse-Guyot, E.; Alles, B.; Touvier, M.; Srour, B.; Hercberg, S.; Buscail, C.; Julia, C. Association between ultraprocessed food consumption and risk of mortality among middle-aged adults in France. JAMA Intern. Med. 2019, 179, 490–498.

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RT @BG5_Fan: Increased consumption of ultra-processed foods, such as packaged soups, fries, and soft drinks, have been associated with over…

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Kacey Tran

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Increased consumption of ultra-processed foods, such as packaged soups, fries, and soft drinks, have been associated with overall higher mortality risk in the French adult population conducted in this study https://t.co/CQzbRXyttL #FMPH40F20

Oct 19, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 99 followers View post →

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Asociación entre el consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados y el riesgo de mortalidad entre los adultos de mediana edad en Francia

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