About this episode

The episode discusses the connection between ultra-processed food consumption and thigh muscle fat infiltration as observed on MRI.

Host Dr. Refky Nicola is joined by Dr. Zehra Akkaya, Dr. Gabby Joseph, and Dr. Thomas Link to explore new research connecting ultra-processed food consumption with thigh muscle fat infiltration on MRI. Together, they unpack how dietary patterns may impact muscle quality, metabolic health, and the future role of nutritional radiology in patient care. Ultra-processed Foods and Muscle Fat Infiltration at Thigh MRI: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Akkaya et al. Radiology 2026; 319(1):e251129.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Refky Nicola

Guests: Dr. Zehra Akkaya, Dr. Gabby Joseph, Dr. Thomas Link

Topics covered

• ultra-processed foods
• muscle fat infiltration
• MRI
• dietary patterns
• metabolic health
• nutritional radiology

Keywords

• ultra-processed foods
• muscle fat
• MRI
• dietary patterns
• metabolic health
• nutritional radiology
• Osteoarthritis Initiative

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Organizations: Radiology

Books & works: Ultra-processed Foods and Muscle Fat Infiltration at Thigh MRI: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative, Akkaya et al. Radiology 2026; 319(1):e251129

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