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

"It is concerning that, while in high-income countries ultra-processed food consumption is already high but relatively stable for over a decade, in low- and middle-income countrie

New research has confirmed that ultraprocessed food consumption is linked to premature death in eight countries, as the U.S. pulls back on synthetic dyes.

The study calls the global consumption of ultra-processed items a 'world crisis', but not everyone is convinced. The Consumer Brands Association says the study is misleading.

Consumers around the world are increasing their ultra-processed food consumption, and the researchers are urging policymakers to rethink dietary guidelines. A new study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine explored the health risks associated with ultra-processed foods (UPFs).

UPFs, such as crisps, biscuits, ice cream, hot dogs and fizzy drinks, are increasingly common in diets worldwide.

A global study found that eating ultra-processed foods increased preventable, premature deaths. Advertisement. About Our Ads; Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine finds a strong link between ultra-processed foods and early death, estimating they contributed to 124,000 premature deaths in the U.