Tag Archives: Ultra-Processed Foods

New Research Challenges Perception of Ultra-Processed Foods’ Palatability, Highlights Human Food Preferences

(IN BRIEF) A recent study led by the University of Bristol’s Nutrition and Behaviour Group has questioned the assumption that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are inherently more appealing than less processed alternatives. The research, involving 224 adult volunteers, compared taste perceptions … Read the full press release

Study Links Higher Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods to Elevated Risk of Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancers

(IN BRIEF) A study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has found an association between increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and a higher risk of developing cancers of … Read the full press release