Ultra-processed foods are those formulations of ingredients, mostly for industrial use only, derived from a series of industrial processes. Foods that are considered ultra-processed foods include frozen dishes, soft and sweetened drinked, distilled alcoholic beverages, frankfurter sausages, savoury snacks and some supplements. These foods are generally devoid of nutrients, can be high in energy and could be considered to be of low nutritional quality. They do however, generally have long shelf lives and are cheap, which is why they make up a large proportion of certain individuals’ diets due to their wide scale availability and marketability. However, evidence suggests that such foods are damaging to the health of the consumer, and when they form a regular part of the diet can cause significant increases in disease risk. For example, consumption of such foods is associated with an increased risk of depression. Removing such foods from the diet is therefore pivotal if a state of health is desired.
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