Ultra-processed food consumption linked to declines in physical function in older adults

A study published in Nutrients has found that a higher intake of ultra-processed foods (UPF) was not associated with the development of frailty among middle-aged and older adults. However, UPF consumption was associated with small but significant declines in physical function, including slower gait speed in both men and women, as well as weaker grip strength in men.

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