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Nancy Clanton

Study: If 20% of your diet is these foods, you’re at risk of faster cognitive decline

Numerous studies have linked the consumption of ultraprocessed foods with a greater risk of inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, obesity and early death.

Now a new study finds these ready-to-eat foods can lead to greater risk of cognitive decline as we age. And you don’t have to eat much to be affected.

According to the study, the amount would be about 20% of the 2,000 calories recommended daily. As CNN determined, that equals a regular McDonald’s cheeseburger and small fries, which is 530 calories.

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