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[–] xep@discuss.online 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Here's one pathway, and I'm sure there are more:

Ultra-processed food are high in carbohydrates, refined sugars, and industrially processed oils. When consumed, they are quickly and easily absorbed by the body causing a rapid increase in blood glucose, easily proven by a CGM. The body responds by producing insulin. High insulin levels contribute to fat cells stocking lipids and also the replication of fat cells.

which are harmless part of human food that has existed for thousands of years

There are almost no whole foods that exist which contain all three major macronutrients, but this is not uncommon in UPFs. Personally, I would just avoid UPFs entirely.