Ultra-processed food consumption and type 2 diabetes incidence: a prospective cohort study
Background Ultra-processed foods account for more than 50% of daily calories consumed in
several high-income countries, with sales of ultra-processed foods soaring globally,
especially in middle-income countries. The objective of this study is to investigate the
association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes
(T2D) in a UK-based prospective cohort study. Methods Participants of the UK Biobank
(2007–2019) aged 40–69 years without diabetes at recruitment who provided 24-h dietary …
several high-income countries, with sales of ultra-processed foods soaring globally,
especially in middle-income countries. The objective of this study is to investigate the
association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes
(T2D) in a UK-based prospective cohort study. Methods Participants of the UK Biobank
(2007–2019) aged 40–69 years without diabetes at recruitment who provided 24-h dietary …