Studies have linked consumption of ultra-processed foods -- which are often high in salt, sugar and fat -- with weight gain and an increased risk of chronic diseases, even after adjusting for salt, sugar and fat in the diet. While the mechanisms behind these associations are not fully understood, Carlos A. Monteiro, MD, PhD, of the University of São Paulo in São Paulo, argues that the existing evidence is sufficient to justify discouraging consumption of ultra-processed foods in dietary recommendations and government policies.

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