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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vishwam Sankaran

Mother’s ultra-processed food consumption linked to increased risk of obesity in her children

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A mother’s consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to an increased risk of obesity in her children, according to a new study.

The research, published recently in the journal The BMJ, assessed data from about 20,000 children born to 14,553 mothers and found the link held true, even while accounting for other factors such as physical activity and diets.

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