Nutrition
The Health Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods
An overview of ultra-processed foods and health. In this article we'll look at the links to obesity, heart disease, and other health outcomes.
Dr. Robert Davies
Dr. Davies, PhD, MRes, BSc, CPT, FHEA is a physiologist specialising in human health, performance, and nutrition. He has worked in academia and industry as a lecturer and researcher, running clinical trials and authoring journal articles.
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