A study from the Universities of Cambridge and Bristol found that UK adolescents consume around two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which are linked to poor dietary quality and health issues like obesity and type 2 diabetes. The research showed that UPF consumption was highest among adolescents from deprived backgrounds, white ethnicity, and younger age groups. Factors like parental occupation, ethnicity, and region influenced the proportion of calorie intake from UPFs. The study also found a slight decrease in UPF consumption between 2008/09 and 2018/19, possibly due to public awareness, health concerns, and government interventions. Suggestions were made for policymakers to address the negative effects of UPF consumption.
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Ultra-processed food makes up almost two-thirds of calorie intake of UK adolescents, finds study
