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Published: August 08, 2025
Excessive ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) and poor nutrition tied to poor health
New American Heart Association Science Advisory reviews current evidence about UPFs and their impact on adverse health outcomes and outlines opportunities for research, policy and regulatory reform to improve dietary intake and overall health
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Dr. Gardner on healthy vs unhealthy diet patterns
Christopher D. Gardner, Ph.D., FAHA, is Vice Chair of the writing group on a new Science Advisory from the American Heart Association, “Ultraprocessed Foods and Their Association with Cardiometabolic Health: Evidence, Gaps and Opportunities.
He is the director of nutrition studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and the Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford University.
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Dr. Gardner on healthy vs unhealthy diet patterns
Christopher D. Gardner, Ph.D., FAHA, is Vice Chair of the writing group on a new Science Advisory from the American Heart Association, “Ultraprocessed Foods and Their Association with Cardiometabolic Health: Evidence, Gaps and Opportunities.
He is the director of nutrition studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and the Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford University.
News release
Transcript (txt)
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Dr. Gardner on shopping for healthy ingredients
Christopher D. Gardner, Ph.D., FAHA, is Vice Chair of the writing group on a new Science Advisory from the American Heart Association, “Ultraprocessed Foods and Their Association with Cardiometabolic Health: Evidence, Gaps and Opportunities.
He is the director of nutrition studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and the Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford University.
News release
Transcript (txt)
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Dr. Gardner on shopping for healthy ingredients
Christopher D. Gardner, Ph.D., FAHA, is Vice Chair of the writing group on a new Science Advisory from the American Heart Association, “Ultraprocessed Foods and Their Association with Cardiometabolic Health: Evidence, Gaps and Opportunities.
He is the director of nutrition studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and the Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford University.
News release
Transcript (txt)
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Dr. Gardner on defining healthy with labeling
Christopher D. Gardner, Ph.D., FAHA, is Vice Chair of the writing group on a new Science Advisory from the American Heart Association, “Ultraprocessed Foods and Their Association with Cardiometabolic Health: Evidence, Gaps and Opportunities.
He is the director of nutrition studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and the Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford University.
News release
Transcript (txt)
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Dr. Gardner on defining healthy with labeling
Christopher D. Gardner, Ph.D., FAHA, is Vice Chair of the writing group on a new Science Advisory from the American Heart Association, “Ultraprocessed Foods and Their Association with Cardiometabolic Health: Evidence, Gaps and Opportunities.
He is the director of nutrition studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and the Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford University.
News release
Transcript (txt)
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Dr. Gardner defines ultraprocessed foods
Christopher D. Gardner, Ph.D., FAHA, is Vice Chair of the writing group on a new Science Advisory from the American Heart Association, “Ultraprocessed Foods and Their Association with Cardiometabolic Health: Evidence, Gaps and Opportunities.
He is the director of nutrition studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and the Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford University.
News release
Transcript (txt)
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download and watch with your favorite video player!
Dr. Gardner defines ultraprocessed foods
Christopher D. Gardner, Ph.D., FAHA, is Vice Chair of the writing group on a new Science Advisory from the American Heart Association, “Ultraprocessed Foods and Their Association with Cardiometabolic Health: Evidence, Gaps and Opportunities.
He is the director of nutrition studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and the Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford University.
News release
Transcript (txt)
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Dr. Gardner on consistent guidance
Christopher D. Gardner, Ph.D., FAHA, is Vice Chair of the writing group on a new Science Advisory from the American Heart Association, “Ultraprocessed Foods and Their Association with Cardiometabolic Health: Evidence, Gaps and Opportunities.
He is the director of nutrition studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and the Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford University.
News release
Transcript (txt)
copyright American Heart Association
download and watch with your favorite video player!
Dr. Gardner on consistent guidance
Christopher D. Gardner, Ph.D., FAHA, is Vice Chair of the writing group on a new Science Advisory from the American Heart Association, “Ultraprocessed Foods and Their Association with Cardiometabolic Health: Evidence, Gaps and Opportunities.
He is the director of nutrition studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and the Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford University.
News release
Transcript (txt)
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