Highly processed foods have been shown to lead to weight gain and are thought to drive intake through several mechanisms. Recent research suggests that the effect of combining fats and carbs on appetite might be more than the sum of their individual effects. Highly processed foods, accordingly, might simulate increased intake via the ratio of macronutrients.

Link to episode on neuroscience of appetite regulation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3RzV9vS_FA

Study Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2018.06.010
Errata: Hu et al. was published in 2018.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro to Ultra-Processed Foods
00:51 Mouse Study on Macronutrients & Food Intake
01:34 Fat-to-Carb Ratio May Affect Food Intake
02:15 Brain Effects of Diet
03:26 Key Points
03:51 Study Limitations
04:23 Outro

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