What is ultra-processed food – and is it bad for you?
Ultra-processed food (UPF) has been directly linked to 32 harmful health effects in the world’s largest review of its kind.
A study by the BMJ shows exposure to UPF can increase risk of cancer, adverse mental health, type 2 diabetes and even early death.
In the UK andnow consists of UPF according to the latest data. Amongst younger people and those on lower-incomes, this increases to as much as 80 per cent.
