The role of ultra-processed foods in plant-based diets: associations with human health and environmental sustainability.
Merel Celine DaasReina E VellingaMaria Gabriela M PinhoJolanda M A BoerW M Monique VerschurenYvonne T van der SchouwPieter Van't VeerSander BiesbroekPublished in: European journal of nutrition (2024)
Mortality risk and environmental impacts were mostly associated with the amount of plant-based foods and to a lesser extent UPF in the diet. Shifting to a more healthful plant-based diet could improve human health and reduce most aspects of environmental impact (GHGE, but not BWC) irrespective of UPF consumption.