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By Bhavana KunkalikarJun 1 2023Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM In a recent study published in the Science of The Total Environment Journal, researchers explored the relationship between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and greenhouse gas emissions.
About the study In the present study, researchers evaluated the impact of a two-year increase in UPF consumption on the environmental effects of the diet. Related StoriesThe study categorized the participants into three groups based on the percentage reduction of UPF intake: tertile 1 had the highest reduction of UPF intake with a maximum reduction of -3.7839%, tertile 2 had a medium reduction ranging from -3.7838% to -0.5537%, and tertile 3 had the lowest reduction with a minimum reduction of -0.5536% or higher.
The study found that T1 participants reduced their intake of red and processed meat, sweets, and pre-cooked products. They also increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables and slightly increased their fish, white meat, and nuts intake.