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High Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods is Associated with Lower Grades in School

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / September 16, 2025

Scientists have found that less nutritious processed foods are associated with poorer academic performances among teens Good performance at school starts with good nutrition. A study of 788 adolescents aged 12 to 17 has found that regular consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to lower academic performance. The research, published in Nutrients, shows that…

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