This study compares the effects of ultra-processed versus unprocessed foods on body composition, revealing that participants consuming ultra-processed foods gained weight and body fat despite similar exercise levels, with notable differences in energy consumption and hormonal responses.
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00:18 Start
01:10 Measured: body composition, DEXA body fat percentage, muscle mass, body weight,
bloodwork.
02:35 Processed food participants gained weight.
05:00 All participants exercised 20 min/day.
05:20 Ultra-processed meals cost $106/wk and unprocessed food cost $150/wk.
07:00 Overconsumption of energy took place in the morning and lunchtime.
07:55 Processed foods are eaten faster.
09:55 Ultra-processed food participants ate 500 more calories/day.
10:20 Ultra-processed foods are low in or devoid of protein.
12:50 Bodyfat increased by .4 kg during processed phase and decreased by .3 kg in
unprocessed.
13:50 Fat mass and body weight increased in the processed food phase.
14:50 Glucose homeostasis and insulin level differences were minimal.
16:22 PYY increased and ghrelin decreased in the unprocessed phase.
17:34 Adiponectin, total cholesterol, C reactive protein, T3 decreased during the
unprocessed phase.
19:00 Exercise likely equalized insulin/glucose differences between the groups.
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