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Ultra-Processed Foods Contribute to Decline in Mental Well-Being, Study Finds
https://www.madinamerica.com/2023/10/ultra-processed-foods-contribute-to-decline-in-mental-well-being-study-finds/
Ultra-processed foods, like cold cuts, cup noodles, and chips, contribute to worsened depression symptoms worldwide.
A recent study by Sapien Labs has revealed a strong negative association between mental well-being and the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). These foods, which have gained widespread popularity in America, are believed to adversely affect individuals of all ages. The findings of this study underscore the need for nutrition education and increased public awareness about the potential health risks associated with UPFs.
The researchers utilized data from the Global Mind Project, which comprises surveys answered by hundreds of thousands of adults around the world and is continually expanding. Sapien Labs stated that the overconsumption of Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) severely impacts mental health. The researchers write:
“Since the 1950s, the consumption of ultra-processed food has steadily increased. Today, it’s estimated that in countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States, approximately 60% of all food intake comes from ultra-processed food. As the prevalence of ultra-processed food in the diet has increased, so too has concern over the implications for our physical and mental health… Across all respondents, 53% of those who consumed ultra-processed food several times a day were distressed or struggling with their mental well-being (i.e., had [mental health quotient] scores in a negative range) compared to only 18% of those who rarely or never consumed ultra-processed food.”
https://www.madinamerica.com/2023/10/ultra-processed-foods-contribute-to-decline-in-mental-well-being-study-finds/
Ultra-processed foods, like cold cuts, cup noodles, and chips, contribute to worsened depression symptoms worldwide.
A recent study by Sapien Labs has revealed a strong negative association between mental well-being and the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). These foods, which have gained widespread popularity in America, are believed to adversely affect individuals of all ages. The findings of this study underscore the need for nutrition education and increased public awareness about the potential health risks associated with UPFs.
The researchers utilized data from the Global Mind Project, which comprises surveys answered by hundreds of thousands of adults around the world and is continually expanding. Sapien Labs stated that the overconsumption of Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) severely impacts mental health. The researchers write:
“Since the 1950s, the consumption of ultra-processed food has steadily increased. Today, it’s estimated that in countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States, approximately 60% of all food intake comes from ultra-processed food. As the prevalence of ultra-processed food in the diet has increased, so too has concern over the implications for our physical and mental health… Across all respondents, 53% of those who consumed ultra-processed food several times a day were distressed or struggling with their mental well-being (i.e., had [mental health quotient] scores in a negative range) compared to only 18% of those who rarely or never consumed ultra-processed food.”
