Study proves that UPFs cause weight gain…or does it?

Study proves that UPFs cause weight gain…or does it?

From Nutrition Diva by QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel

February 25, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 853

About this episode

The episode discusses a recent study on ultra-processed foods and their impact on weight gain, questioning the conclusions drawn from the research.

853. A recent study on ultra-processed foods seems to be yet another nail in the coffin for UPFs. But all is not as it seems. References Effect of ultra-processed food consumption on male reproductive and metabolic health Related Episodes: Maybe “hyperpalatabilty” isn’t the problem after all The surprising links between UPFs and diet quality | Nutrition Diva Find a transcript here. New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself!  We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age , Diabetes , Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health ! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age .  Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. Follow Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips.  Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.com Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Monica Reinagel

Topics covered

  • ultra-processed foods
  • weight gain
  • diet quality
  • nutrition
  • health

Keywords

  • ultra-processed foods
  • weight gain
  • diet quality
  • nutrition
  • health study

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