Ultra-Processed Food Intake May Not Be Linked to Colorectal Cancer

Researchers found no association between overall intake of ultra-processed foods and colorectal cancer in a large U.S. study. Anastasiia Krivenok/Moment/Getty Images Researchers report that consumption of ultra-processed foods doesn’t necessarily increase a person’s risk of developing colorectal cancer. They note that there is a wide range of foods considered ultra-processed, and each may carry different risks. Experts say people should adopt a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and calcium-rich foods to lower their risk of colorectal cancer. Ultra-processed foods as a group do not increase the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new study. Researchers from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) report that they found no association between overall intake of ultra-processed foods and colorectal cancer incidence among the more than 400,000 adults they studied. They said their findings are important because ultra-processed foods now account for more than half of adults’ energy intake in the United States. They published their research on October 15 in PLOS Medicine. The study comes amid recent research that has connected ultra-processed foods to an increased r…

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