Jheniffer Da Silva Sousa

Mrs. Jheniffer Da Silva Sousa


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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

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RLRodrigo Soares Pereira Lima
Rodrigo Soares Pereira Lima
JSJheniffer Da Silva Sousa
Jheniffer Da Silva Sousa
DSDallyla Jennifer Morais de Sousa
Dallyla Jennifer Morais de Sousa
JMJorddam Almondes Martins
Jorddam Almondes Martins
IPIrislene Costa Pereira
Irislene Costa Pereira
FTFrancisco Leonardo Torres-Leal
Francisco Leonardo Torres-Leal
In this narrative review, we synthesize current epidemiological and mechanistic evidence on the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption, obesity, and breast cancer (BC) risk. The global increase in UPF intake has been linked to substantial metabolic alterations, including weight gain, insulin resistance, low-grade chronic inflammation, and hormonal imbalances—factors that contribute to a tumor-promoting microenvironment. Given the established role of obesity in breast carcinogenesis, understanding the intermediary role of UPFs is critical. Articles were selected from PubMed, SciELO, and ScienceDirect databases using descriptors related to ultra-processed foods, obesity, and breast cancer. The synthesis of current evidence supports the view that excessive UPFs consumption represents a modifiable and preventable risk factor for obesity and BC, underscoring the need for integrated strategies in dietary guidance, public health policy, and cancer prevention.