UPFs have been linked to poor health, including an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Ultra-processed food (UPF) is linked to harm in every major human organ , global experts have warned.