Association of ultra-processed food intake with risk of inflammatory bowel disease: prospective cohort study

Abstract

To evaluate the relation between intake of ultraprocessed food and risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).21 low, middle, and high income countries across seven geographical regions (Europe and North America, South America, Africa, Middle East, south Asia, South East Asia, and China).116087 adults aged 35-70 years with at least one cycle of follow-up and complete baseline food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) data (country specific validated FFQs were used to document baseline dietary intake). Participants were followed prospectively at least every three years.