Hyderabad, May 22 -- A new study led by scientists from the Hyderabad-based Indian Council of Medical Research -National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) has highlighted a concerning association between frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and elevated blood pressure among urban young adults in Hyderabad.

The findings revealed that students with higher intake of ultra-processed foods rich in fat and salt had nearly three times higher odds of elevated blood pressure compared to those with lower intake.

The paper titled "Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Patterns and Their Association with Blood Pressure Among Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study," examined the dietary habits and blood pressure profiles among 311 undergra...