Cutting back on the consumption of ultra-processed foods could be an effective way of curbing
excessive added sugar intake in the US, conclude the researchers.
Not exact matches
Many of the health problems due to poor diet in Australia stem from
excessive intake of foods that are high in energy, saturated fat,
added sugars and / or
added salt but relatively low in nutrients.
Emerging evidence supports the hypothesis that
excessive intake of
added sugar might play a role through multiple pathways.14 Animal studies48 have suggested that high
intake of refined
sugars, independent of weight gain, was associated with the development of hypertension.
Risk factors for GDM that are modifiable during pregnancy include
excessive weight gain which is a very frequent phenomenon that is observed in a majority of pregnant women (in up to 75 % of pregnancies).35 36 Further modifiable risk factors include lifestyle behaviours such as low levels of physical activity, high fat and animal protein consumption, high
intake of
added sugar and low
intake of vegetable and fruit fiber.37 Regular food
intake and avoidance of snacking can have beneficial effects on weight and glucose tolerance, but this has mostly been tested outside of pregnancy.38 — 42 Another key factor is mental health.