‘Continuous consumption of such foods causes weight gain, obesity, and other complications in older children’


(Web Desk): A unique study has revealed that regular consumption of 'ultra-processed' foods increases the likelihood of obesity in young children.
The term "ultra-processed foods" was coined 15 years ago, and it refers to foods that are made from processed ingredients, such as bread crumbs and ice cream, which are manufactured through industrial processes. These foods include items like chips, packaged yogurt, and milk.
Most foods produced in factories, industries, hotels, and food chains are considered ultra-processed, and previous studies have shown the negative effects of consuming these foods.
Now, research conducted on young children in Canada has shown that children who consume ultra-processed foods from a young age may face issues such as weight gain, obesity, and other complications as they grow older.
According to a study published in a medical journal, experts examined more than 2,000 children, aged up to three years, who primarily consumed ultra-processed foods. These children ate items such as chips, ice cream, soda, and packaged yogurt and milk.
The researchers re-evaluated these children once they reached the age of five and tried to observe any changes in their health.
The experts found that children who consumed ultra-processed foods on a daily basis had increased height, size, and skin issues, among other changes, compared to children of the same age who ate healthier foods.
The changes observed in children who consumed ultra-processed foods were different and more pronounced than those in children who ate a healthy diet.
Experts concluded that while ultra-processed foods may not directly cause obesity at such a young age, their consumption leads to changes in the body size and height of young children, which are indicators of potential obesity.
They further stated that the continuous consumption of such foods could cause weight gain, obesity, and other complications in older children.

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