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Sugar, Ultra-Processed Foods & Mental Health (Adult Population)

The CNP Sugar, Ultra-Processed Foods & Mental Health Research Category consolidates research exploring the interdependent relationship between dietary intake, sugar, 'ultra-processed foods' (UPFs), and mental health in the adult population. To view each original study on the open internet, click “Original.” To view the CNP-written abstract summary, click “CNP Summary.” While only some of the CNP-written abstract summaries are available below for free, all abstract summaries are available to CNP members through the CNP Library Membership.

RESEARCH SUMMARIES

2017

A combined high-sugar and high-saturated-fat dietary pattern is associated with more depressive symptoms in a multi-ethnic population: the HELIUS (Healthy Life in an Urban Setting) study

CNP Research Summary can be found in the CNP Library Membership

2011

Habitual sugar intake and cognitive function among middle-aged and older Puerto Ricans without diabetes

2020

Fructose and uric acid as drivers of a hyperactive foraging response: A clue to behavioral disorders associated with impulsivity or mania?

CNP Research Summary can be found in the CNP Library Membership

2019

Sugar rush or sugar crash? A meta-analysis of carbohydrate effects on mood