Lung cancer risk linked to what one eats, according to new study

Rome, July 31 -- A new study suggests that an increased risk of lung cancer may be linked to consumption of ultraprocessed foods.

Ultraprocessed foods contain ingredients "never or rarely used in kitchens, or classes of additives whose function is to make the final product palatable or more appealing," according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Those ingredients - found in items such as sodas, chips, packaged soups, chicken nuggets and ice cream - can include preservatives against mold or bacteria, artificial colouring, emulsifiers to stop separation and added or altered sugar, salt and fats to make food more appealing, reports CNN.

People who eat the most ultraprocessed foods are 41 percent more likely to ...