Sunnova Energy International

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 17% Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Large European Study

- A landmark EPIC study of over 311,000 participants reveals that each 10% increase in ultra-processed food consumption raises type 2 diabetes risk by 17% over 11 years of follow-up. - Replacing ultra-processed foods with minimally processed alternatives could reduce diabetes risk by approximately 10%, with particularly strong associations found in savory snacks and processed meats. - The study utilized the NOVA classification system to categorize food processing levels, providing a standardized framework for assessing dietary risks and potential interventions.