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. 2024 Nov 19;21(11):e1004482.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004482. eCollection 2024 Nov.

The critical need for a robust research agenda on ultra-processed food consumption and cancer risk

Erikka Loftfield  1 , Steven C Moore  1 , Susan T Mayne  2
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The critical need for a robust research agenda on ultra-processed food consumption and cancer risk

Erikka Loftfield et al. PLoS Med. .

Abstract

Ultra-processed food consumption has increased worldwide, but associations with cancer risk remain unclear and potential underlying mechanisms are speculative. A robust, multidisciplinary, research agenda is needed to address current research limitations and gaps.

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The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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