Randomized trial · 2019

Ultra-processed diets cause excess calorie intake and weight gain: an inpatient randomized controlled trial of ad libitum food intake

K. D. Hall, A. Ayuketah, R. Brychta. Cell Metabolism · N=20.

Adults ate more and gained weight on an ultra-processed diet matched for presented calories and macros versus an unprocessed diet. A rare experimental handle on UPF, not a SES fairy tale.

Open sourcedoi:10.1016/j.cmet.2019.05.008PMID 31105044