U.S., May 31 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06996262) titled 'Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Processed Food' on May 19.
Brief Summary: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain a primary cause of chronic disability and mortality globally, with cardiometabolic risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, and diabetes significantly contributing to their development. Poor nutrition is recognized as a modifiable key risk factor for CVD, representing a crucial area for prevention strategies. While current research often emphasizes overall dietary patterns and quality in CVD prevention, the spectrum of food processing, ranging from minimally processed to ultra-processed foods (UPFs), can pr...