Study finds a significant relationship between the highest intake of ultra-processed foods, especially sweets, and an increased risk of developing glaucoma among Spanish university graduates, highlighting the importance of dietary quality for ocular health.
By Pooja Toshniwal PahariaApr 8 2024Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients , researchers examined the relationship between ultra-processed food intake and glaucoma incidence among Spanish university graduates.
About the study In the present observational, prospective cohort study, researchers investigated whether consuming UPF increases the incidence of glaucoma among university graduates in Spain. The researchers excluded individuals with glaucoma or ocular hypertension at baseline and those with energy intake values beyond predetermined limits. They used Cox regression models to determine the hazard ratios , adjusting for sociodemographic variables, lifestyle and dietary variables, and medical history. Sociodemographic variables included age, sex, educational attainment, and body mass index.
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