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October 12, 2025HEARTYOpen Access

Impact of Ultra-Processed Food Consumption on the Risk of Obesity in the Productive Age Group - Literature Review

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SASalsabila AzzahraHRHelwa RachmanAKAgisna Rafa Krismawanti

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Overview

Literature review reveals a significant link between ultra-processed food consumption and obesity risk, suggesting interventions are needed.

Key Points

  • High consumption of ultra-processed foods is a major risk factor for obesity in adults, linked to energy surplus and fat accumulation.
  • Studies reviewed indicate a significant association between ultra-processed food intake and obesity, highlighting critical nutritional gaps.
  • Qualitative literature review analyzed articles from 2020 to 2025 using a thematic approach to assess UPF and obesity correlations.
  • Factors influencing UPF consumption include attractiveness, pricing, convenience, and psychological influences like reward systems.

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Azzahra et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68ec1be02b8fa9b2b78ad231https://doi.org/10.32832/hearty.v13i5.20459
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