Are ultra-processed foods too tasty? Toward a metabolic framework for diet and obesity.

Ludwig, David S · PLoS Med · 2026

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Abstract

A recent lawsuit against "hyper-palatable" ultra-processed foods has amplified controversies over its effects on obesity-related chronic disease. Addressing this public health crisis requires a new framework, centered on the metabolic effects of food.

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