High UPF diets linked to higher fat inside thigh muscles, experts flag

A diet high in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are correlated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of the amount of calories consumed or level of physical activity, according to new research. It suggests that more intramuscular thigh fat can also increase the risk for knee osteoarthritis. 

These findings were presented at the ongoing annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America in the US (December 1–5).