Heejin Lee

Ultra-processed food intake, genetic polymorphisms, and the risk of obesity in a pooled analysis of three prospective cohorts

Obesity is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases and mortality. This study aimed to examine the associations between ultra-processed food intake and the risks of obesity and weight gain, and to evaluate whether these associations differed by polygenic scores for obesi...

Associations of nova-defined ultra-processed food intake and cardiometabolic health among Korean adults from 2007 to 2023

The consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has been increased worldwide. Given its association with adverse health outcomes, monitoring long-term trends in UPF intake is important. However, evidence among Asian adults on UPF intake and health outcomes is limited. We analyzed...