Association Between Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods and Cognitive Decline

Written By Executive Chef Giuseppe Urbano

NG Gonçalves, NV Ferreira, N Khandpur… - JAMA …, 2023 - jamanetwork.com

JAMA Neurol. 2023;80(2):142-150. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2022.4397

Published: 05 December 2022

Importance

Although consumption of ultraprocessed food has been linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and obesity, little is known about the association of consumption of ultraprocessed foods with cognitive decline.

Objective

To investigate the association between ultraprocessed food consumption and cognitive decline in the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health.

Design, Setting, and Participants

This was a multicenter, prospective cohort study with 3 waves, approximately 4 years apart, from 2008 to 2017. Data were analyzed from December 2021 to May 2022. Participants were public servants aged 35 to 74 years old recruited in 6 Brazilian cities. Participants who, at baseline, had incomplete food frequency questionnaire, cognitive, or covariate data were excluded. Read more

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Executive Chef Giuseppe Urbano

Executive Chef Giuseppe Urbano is a Certified Executive Chef, clinical culinary innovator, and the founder of Meals For Longevity™ (MFL). Operating out of the Sarasota, Florida area, Chef Giuseppe has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between gourmet culinary arts and evidence-based clinical nutrition.

He is the architect of the MFL Program Framework™ and the proprietary Dual-Track Nutritional System, which allows clients to seamlessly navigate between the authentic Modern Mediterranean Path and a high-protein New American 2025 (DGA) Upgrade, known as The Metabolic Switch™.

Chef Giuseppe’s protocols are meticulously engineered to combat cardio-metabolic diseases sustainably. His culinary frameworks are strictly aligned with the highest global nutritional standards, including the MedDiet 4.0 updates, LARN 2014/2024 guidelines, and the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Through his 28-Day Transformation program and clinical recipe development, he empowers individuals to achieve sustainable weight management, cellular health, and long-term metabolic vitality without sacrificing the joy of eating.

https://www.chefgiuseppeurbano.com
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