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Ultra-processed foods — such as cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food — may contribute to cognitive decline

Two recent large-scale studies suggest that eating ultra-processed foods may exacerbate age-related cognitive decline and increase the risk of developing dementia.

Ultra-processed foods tend to be lower in nutrients and fiber and higher in sugar, fat and salt compared to unprocessed or minimally processed foods.
Ultra-processed foods tend to be lower in nutrients and fiber and higher in sugar, fat and salt compared to unprocessed or minimally processed foods.Read moreiStock
    by Sara N. Burke, The Conversation
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