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Beverley O'Hara1, Jordan Beaumont2
1Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, England.
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'Ultra-processed' foods (UPFs) have received increasing attention in recent years, with concerns around the potential link between high intake of UPFs and adverse health outcomes. However, there is a lack of clear evidence supporting this link, and the current narrative around UPFs may lead to confusion about healthy eating. Since nurses are frequently perceived as trusted healthcare professionals and have a role in supporting healthy eating in clinical and community settings, it is important that they have an up-to-date understanding of the guidance on diet and the consumption of UPFs. This article presents an overview of the latest evidence on UPFs and provides nurses with practical approaches they can use to discuss diet and healthy eating with patients, while also reflecting on their own dietary intake.
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