A 16-year-old girl's death in Uttar Pradesh, reportedly linked by her family to a diet of junk food, has prompted medical experts to clarify the risks. Neurologists and gastroenterologists state that while excessive consumption of ultra-processed foods can harm long-term gut health and metabolic well-being, it is unlikely to directly cause acute intestinal perforation or adhesions. Experts emphasize that such severe complications often have other underlying medical causes, cautioning against oversimplification and fear-mongering regarding diet alone.