Anonymousabout 5 hours ago
A growing body of research links high consumption of ultraprocessed foods to reduced muscle mass, increased intramuscular fat, and declining grip strength — independent of calorie intake, BMI, and exercise habits. While the findings are consistent across multiple study designs, the evidence remains largely observational, the NOVA classification system used to define ultraprocessed foods faces criticism for imprecision, and any policy shift toward restricting these foods would disproportionately burden low-income households who depend on them for affordable calories.