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Unprocessed To Ultra-processed Food

Addictive ultra-processed food has become a concerning hallmark of modern dietary habits, offering a tantalizing blend of convenience, flavor, and affordability that can make it incredibly difficult for individuals to resist.

Loaded with excessive amounts of salt, sugar, unhealthy fats, and a plethora of artificial additives, these highly engineered products are designed to trigger pleasure centers in the brain, creating a cycle of craving and consumption that can lead to detrimental health consequences.

The ubiquity of these foods in our fast-paced, consumer-driven society poses a significant challenge to public health, as they contribute to rising rates of obesity, chronic diseases, and overall poor nutritional quality in our diets.

{Cohort Virtual} 2024-CT-VUSA-105


Enrollment: now until late February 2024

Participant Notification: late February 2024

Active Cohort: March 2024

Abstract and Cohort Paper: April 2024