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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Nicole Wootton-Cane

Ultra-processed baby foods ‘set children up for lifetime of obesity,’ experts warn

Ultra-processed baby foods that “set children up for a lifetime of obesity” are “dominating” supermarket shelves, experts have warned.

A study by researchers at the University of Leeds found that one in three baby food products filling the aisles are classed as ultra-processed foods (UPF), which have been linked to long-term health damage.

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