Persistent and Unsuccessful Attempts to Cut Down on Ultra-Processed Foods and the Associated Challenges for Dietary Adherence

Laurent, Jennifer; Martin, Anita; Tompkins, Connie L.

doi:10.1007/s40429-022-00418-7

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“…As symptoms such as a loss of control over consumption, craving, and unsuccessful attempts to cut down apply to consumption of a range of substances (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, but also food and non-alcoholic beverages), they have been the parallels between substance use and food consumption that most research has focused on (Laurent et al, 2022;Meule, 2023a;Whatnall, Skinner, et al, 2022). However, other symptoms of substance use disorder may be less applicable to food and eating.…”

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Meule

2024

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Meule

2024

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“…Increased intake of UPFs would be expected among individuals exhibiting an addiction-like response to these foods. Because UPFs can directly cause biological changes (e.g., reward sensitization) among susceptible individuals, they pose unique challenges for dietary change/improvement [ 108 ], particularly when homeostatic dietary interventions (i.e., portion control) fail to identify the contribution of UPFs to hedonic processes. One explanation related to personal risk factors might be that individuals with UPFA have consistently exhibited higher levels of impulsivity and negative urgency [ 109 ].…”

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Ultra-Processed Foods and Mental Health: Where Do Eating Disorders Fit into the Puzzle?

Wiss,

LaFata

2024

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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) like pastries, packaged snacks, fast foods, and sweetened beverages have become dominant in the modern food supply and are strongly associated with numerous public health concerns. While the physical health consequences of UPF intake have been well documented (e.g., increased risks of cardiometabolic conditions), less empirical discussion has emphasized the mental health consequences of chronic UPF consumption. Notably, the unique characteristics of UPFs (e.g., artificially high levels of reinforcing ingredients) influence biological processes (e.g., dopamine signaling) in a manner that may contribute to poorer psychological functioning for some individuals. Importantly, gold-standard behavioral lifestyle interventions and treatments specifically for disordered eating do not acknowledge the direct role that UPFs may play in sensitizing reward-related neural functioning, disrupting metabolic responses, and motivating subsequent UPF cravings and intake. The lack of consideration for the influences of UPFs on mental health is particularly problematic given the growing scientific support for the addictive properties of these foods and the utility of ultra-processed food addiction (UPFA) as a novel clinical phenotype endorsed by 14–20% of individuals across international samples. The overarching aim of the present review is to summarize the science of how UPFs may affect mental health, emphasizing contributing biological mechanisms. Specifically, the authors will (1) describe how corporate-sponsored research and financial agendas have contributed to contention and debate about the role of UPFs in health; (2) define UPFs and their nutritional characteristics; (3) review observed associations between UPF intake and mental health conditions, especially with depression; (4) outline the evidence for UPFA; and (5) describe nuanced treatment considerations for comorbid UPFA and eating disorders.

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Health Hazards of Ultra-Processed Foods and The Challenges Facing Humanity

2023

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Over the past few years, researchers have proposed a food sort system depend on the level of processing, called NOVA, which includes four parts: low-processed foods, processed cooking sauces, processed foods and ultra-processed foods (UPFs). These foods were developed to meet the increasing pace of life. Initially, they were only used to supplement energy in special situations, but in recent years they have become an indispensable source of food, such as ice cream and chocolate. Studies by various researchers have shown that it is associated with many health problems: obesity, cardiovascular diseases and even cancer. The incidence of cancer soars with the proportion of UPFs in a person's dietary, especially for ovarian cancer. For every 10% rise in the ingestion of UPFs, there was a 6% growth in entire cancer mortality. This is a serious health risk for people. This article summarizes the current influences of UPFs on human life, in particular the major health impacts, and predicts their future trends.

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Persistent and Unsuccessful Attempts to Cut Down on Ultra-Processed Foods and the Associated Challenges for Dietary Adherence

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Ultra-Processed Foods and Mental Health: Where Do Eating Disorders Fit into the Puzzle?

Health Hazards of Ultra-Processed Foods and The Challenges Facing Humanity

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