Eating just 10% more ultraprocessed food ups your risk of premature death from any cause by nearly 3%, a new study says.

April 28, 2025 Eating ultra-processed foods may lead to an early death; here's how to reduce them in your diet The more processed meats, packaged snacks and sugary drinks that people consume, the ...

A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showed that every 10% increase in total calories from ultra-processed foods raises the risk of early death by 3%.

Eating just 10% more ultraprocessed food ups your risk of premature death from any cause by nearly 3%, a new study says.