Project Description

Client Instruction – APA Format Medical Research Paper

Title: The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on Metabolic Health

🔹 Objective:

Write a 1–2 page research paper examining how consumption of ultra-processed foods affects metabolic health. Focus on links to conditions such as obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes.

🔹 Paper Requirements:

• APA 7th edition formatting

• Length: 1–2 pages, double-spaced (excluding title page and references)

• Minimum 3 recent peer-reviewed sources (within the last 5–7 years)

• Times New Roman, 12 pt font, 1-inch margins

• Include APA-style in-text citations and a reference list

🔹 Suggested Structure:

1. Title Page (APA format)

2. Introduction – Define ultra-processed foods and their prevalence in modern diets

3. Body

   • Evidence linking ultra-processed foods to poor metabolic outcomes

   • Mechanisms (e.g., inflammation, excess sugar, altered gut microbiome)

   • Public health concerns and dietary recommendations

4. Conclusion – Summarize key points and possible interventions

5. References – APA formatted