Determinants and Outcomes of High vs. Low Ultra-processed Feeding

Determinants and Outcomes of High vs. Low Ultra-processed Feeding

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about, test, and compare health outcomes of high vs. low-processed feeding. The main question[s] it aims to answer are:

• Does consuming a diet rich in unprocessed food improve various health outcomes? Participants will either be instructed to consume a diet rich in unprocessed food for 6 months, or consume their typical diet for 6 months. At various points in the study there will be metabolic health data collected.

If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare the low-processed group to the typical diet group to see if there are improvements in metabolic health.

Inclusion Criteria:

• rural county resident
• not meeting physical activity guidelines for adults
• consuming a typical Western diet (rich in UPF)

Exclusion Criteria:

• chronic diseases
• tobacco, vape, or illicit drug use
• overly active
• already on a restrictive diet (e.g., keto, intermittent fasting)