Ultra-processed food intake among South Asians in the United States: Specific vulnerabilities of a growing immigrant population group.

ABSTRACT: South Asians are among the fastest growing immigrant population groups in the United States. Their traditional diets are rich in minimally processed fruits, vegetables, grains, herbs, and spices. However, the proliferation of ultra-processed foods (highly processed, industrially manufactured formulations) around the globe may compromise the nutrition profile of South Asians, threatening to increase their risk of noncommunicable diseases. This commentary discusses the rise in ultra-processed food consumption among South Asians in the United States and hypothesizes that South Asians may be especially vulnerable to the effects of ultra-processed foods due to their unique cardiovascular disease risk profiles. Using these emerging data, we propose several strategies for preventing the overconsu

SUBMITTER: Hussain BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11384113 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature