FHIweekly 2/2/23: Parsing which foods are healthy and which are less so + Lesser known risks of dementia

February 2, 2023 | Volume XIV | Issue 5

Ultraprocessed foods linked to ovarian and other cancer deaths, study finds

Sandee LaMotte reports for CNN:

Eating more ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of developing and dying from cancer, especially ovarian cancer, according to a new study of over 197,000 people in the United Kingdom, over half of whom were women.

Overly processed foods include prepackaged soups, sauces, frozen pizza and ready-to-eat meals, as well as hot dogs, sausages, french fries, sodas, store-bought cookies, cakes, candies, doughnuts, ice cream and many more.

“Ultra-processed foods are produced with industrially derived ingredients..."

Parsing which foods are healthy and which are less so isn’t always straightforward – a new rating system aims to demystify the process

Dariush Mozaffarian, Jeffrey B. Blumberg, Paul F. Jacques, Renata Micha

Many people aim to start the year off with healthier food choices. But how do you choose between seemingly similar foods, snacks or beverages? How does a bagel with cream cheese compare to toast topped with avocado, for instance? Or a protein-based shake compared to a smoothie packed with fruits? Or two chicken dishes, prepared in different ways?

As nutrition scientists who have spent our entire careers studying how different foods influence health, our team at Tufts University has created a new food rating system, the Food Compass, that could help consumers and others make informed choices about these kinds of questions.

Lesser known risks of dementia

News4JAX

Studies show regular exercise and also what you eat can affect your risk. But what are some other factors associated with dementia? Melanie Lawson joins us to share some of the lesser known risks surrounding dementia.

Watch the video HERE.

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