The Claim

Individuals in the highest quintile of Food Compass 2.0 scores have a 24% lower risk of all-cause mortality compared to those in the lowest quintile, based on data from 47,099 U.S. adults.

Source: Food Compass 2.0 is an improved nutrient profiling system to characterize healthfulness of foods and beverages

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In plain English

People with the highest Food Compass 2.0 dietary scores have a 24% lower risk of dying from any cause compared to those with the lowest scores, according to data from nearly 47,100 U.S. adults.

See the scientific wording

Food Compass 2.0 scores are associated with a 24% lower risk of all-cause mortality in individuals in the highest quintile compared to the lowest, based on data from 47,099 U.S. adults.

Why this might work

Eating healthier foods reduces harmful substances in the blood, which lowers chronic inflammation and improves how the body uses energy. This protects organs from damage and prevents them from failing over time.

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What the research says

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  1. Study: Food Compass 2.0 is an improved nutrient profiling system to characterize healthfulness of foods and beverages

    People who ate healthier foods according to the Food Compass 2.0 scoring system were 24% less likely to die from any cause over time than those who ate less healthy foods — and the study directly found this.

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