Consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados e o risco de mortalidade: uma revisão sistemática

ABSTRACT Introduction and Objectives: Ultra-processed foods are determined by the level of processing. There has been a relationship between their consumption and several risk factors for diseases related to these foods, such as cardiovascular disease. These factors can corroborate the illness and increase the risk of mortality of the adult population. The objective of this systematic review was to verify the contribution of the consumption of ultra-processed foods to the risk of mortality. Methods: Through PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science, scientific databases, studies that examine the relationship between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and the risk of mortality up to February 2021 were systematically researched. Results and Conclusion: Evidence analysis was performed using robust tools to assess the risk of bias and methodological quality. A total of five studies were included. The consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with a higher risk of mortality from all causes, proportional to their consumption (in the largest quartiles of consumption, greater risks were found).