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However, evidence from randomised controlled trials evaluating the effect of UPF reduction on postprandial glucose responses and glycaemic variability in young adults is limited. The Ultra-Processed Food Reduction Intervention and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (ULTRA-CGM) trial aims to evaluate the effects of a UPF-reducing dietary intervention on postprandial glucose responses and glycaemic variability in healthy Korean young adults.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods and analysis<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This is a parallel, two-arm randomised controlled trial enrolling 50 participants (aged 20\u201339 years) with UPF intake \u226525% of daily energy. 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