"Discover the impact of ultra-processed foods on your body. This study compares the effects of consuming Coca-cola, Lu 'little schoolboy' chocolate biscuit, eggs, and apples on blood glucose and heart rate in two volunteers. Results show that ultra-processed foods cause a significant spike in blood glucose and heart rate, while healthy foods maintain stable levels. Learn how your dietary choices affect your health with detailed glucose and heart rate curves."
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[...] Selected Foods Day PUT: 100g of Coca-cola Day 2 ? Healthy food: 100g of eggs Day 3 ? PUT: 100g of Lu 'little schoolboy' chocolate biscuit Day 4 ? Healthy food: 100g of apple 2.4. Analysis and expected results The data will be presented in a table first, then two graphs will be created for each individual with glucose curves and heart rate curves. According to our current knowledge, the PUT should lead to a greater increase in blood sugar and heart rate compared to healthy foods. [...]
[...] **Time is expressed in minutes from the first measurement (e.g. T+15min). All foods were measured. 100g of each food was given to each volunteer. The 4 foods were given on different days, and the fasting conditions were well respected by the volunteers. 3.2. Table n°2: Heart Rate Note: *The heart rate measures were collected in beats per minute (bpm). **The time measurement is expressed in minutes from the first measurement (e.g. T+15min). 3.3. [...]
[...] Explanations Two voluntary individuals will be tested in the morning on an empty stomach. The cessation of food intake must be done 12 hours before the start of the tests the evening before, except for water. All foods will be measured precisely using a nutritional balance. The experiment will take place over 4 consecutive or non-consecutive days for the two individuals. In the morning on an empty stomach around 8 am, the two volunteers will be tested for the first time on an empty stomach then after ingestion (T+15). [...]
[...] Conclusion This type of experimentation is very interesting in a school context, as students, we are used to consuming ultra-processed products, even just to fuel our midday and 4 pm breaks when we are in class. The problem is that PUTs are easily accessible and can help in such circumstances, in addition to a cost that is often very low. Nevertheless, it is essential that we start taking care of ourselves from now on, and this is done through our ability to make healthy food choices. [...]
[...] To what extent does the consumption of ultra-processed foods affect our health? - Scientific Experimentation This project allows us to approach nutrition, human physiology, experimental research, and data analysis while developing a critical spirit towards industrial food. 1. Objective of the Experience Ultra-processed foods (UPF) are industrial foods (or non-natural foods) such as biscuits, cereals, or prepared dishes, which contain many additives (colorants, preservatives, emulsifiers, etc.) and may have a poor nutritional balance. These products are practical and attractive to consumers, but they are often poor in good nutrients and do not really nourish, in addition to having a very bad impact on the body. [...]
