Prevention & lipidsGuideline or statement
Ultraprocessed Foods and Their Association With Cardiometabolic Health: Evidence, Gaps, and Opportunities: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association
- Science advisory
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Evidence supports food policies that limit UPF intake while avoiding unintended consequences
Identifying high-risk UPF subgroups is essential to balance nutritional goals with accessible and appealing food options
Future priorities: how UPFs affect cardiometabolic health, dietary guidance discouraging nutrient-poor UPFs, and the impact of UPFs with more favorable profiles
Original publication
Ultraprocessed Foods and Their Association With Cardiometabolic Health: Evidence, Gaps, and Opportunities: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published 8 August 2025. doi:10.1161/cir.0000000000001365
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