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Preschool children who eat more ultra-processed foods show higher levels of anxiety, aggression, and behavioral difficulties.

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Many children today eat more ultra-processed food than in the past. Researchers have examined what this development could mean for children’s well-being.

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By Pooja Toshniwal Paharia A large Canadian cohort study suggests that preschool diets high in ultra-processed foods may be associated with slightly higher behavioral symptom scores in early childhood ...

A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found an association between ultra-processed foods in early childhood, and behavioral and emotional development. Specifically, the team found ...