The packaged food industry should be more upfront about the ingredients they use to make products. It is a question of public health, say experts.
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A measured discussion on ultra-processed foods in a recent edition of The Conversation, which arrives at the following conclusion: "As well as confusing the public on what food is and isn’t healthy, ultra-processed food hype may also distract attention from much-needed government action to restrict food industry marketing and sales of the types of foods we already know are bad for health – foods higher in sugar, salt, saturated fat and calories. Perhaps in the future, convincing evidence might show that some specific types of food processing can cause severe health problems. But until then, sensationalist messages and misleading claims about ultra-processed food are very real problems." https://lnkd.in/exQjgJQV
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🌱 Navigating the plant-based aisle can be a challenge! Despite the surge in demand for plant-based foods, obstacles like limited availability, misleading health claims, and processed options persist. Supermarkets play a vital role in addressing these hurdles by enhancing visibility, providing accurate nutritional information, and ensuring a consistent supply of wholesome plant-based options. Let's work together to make nutritious plant-based foods more accessible and enjoyable for all! #PlantBased #HealthyLiving #SupermarketChallenges 🛒🥦
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In this week's PCD, research shows how California government integrated nutritional requirements into the county food vendor contracting process as a way to improve the nutritional quality of foods it purchases, sells, and serves. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/48KWwrz
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One of the major criticisms that people have upon coming to the United States is the quality of food. Especially Europeans, when they come to America, are oftentimes really surprised to learn just how ultra-processed the American diet actually is. But even though most people intuitively understand that processed foods aren’t as good for them as whole foods, up until now, there’s been a real lack of scientific studies to confirm that suspicion. There have been some studies that have linked ultra-processed food to poor health, but there hasn’t been a comprehensive review that can provide a broad assessment of all the evidence in this arena. And so, in order to bridge that gap, researchers conducted a study and recently published it in the pages of the British Medical Journal. It’s titled: Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: an umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses. This is the largest peer-reviewed study of its kind. Researchers took 14 different studies that have already been published in the past three years, and they conducted a meta-analysis on them to determine the link between ultra-processed foods and adverse health effects. And what they found was fascinating, so let’s go through it together. https://lnkd.in/eFBmygZx
6 Popular Ultra-Processed Foods to Immediately Stop Eating | Facts Matter
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🍽️ Introducing 'Food for Thought'! 🧠 We are: - Exploring what our food is made of and why it matters. - Unraveling the mysteries of nutrition and its impact on our bodies. - Peeling back the layers of how packaged foods are made. - Delving into what the government is doing to regulate the industry and protect consumers. In this series we aim to separate fact from fiction about what's in our food. - Busting myths surrounding nutrition and health. - Shedding light on the process behind packaged food production. - Exploring government regulations and their impact on consumer safety. This will enable you to be able to: - Understand the ingredients that make up our favourite foods. - Learn how to decode nutrition labels for better decision-making. - Dive deep into all things packaged food and beverage! Join us on this journey as we debunk myths, untangle confusion, and serve up facts about packaged food and beverages. Jay Mota Raveena Singh #FoodForThought #Empowerment #TeachDontScare #MythBusting
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“We live in a food environment that encourages people to eat as much as possible,” says Dr. Marion Nestle. “Fighting those overwhelming messages and mustering up resistance is next to impossible!” The history of the “consume more” movement, says Nestle, “came about as a remedy to diseases of deficiency.” The message was so successful that Healthline now estimates that “42 percent of Americans are obese and two-thirds are overweight.” In her book, “Food Politics,” Dr. Nestle demonstrates the impact of the 900-billion-dollar-plus food industry and its ability to influence our health. Dr. Nestle says, “Our over-efficient food industry must do everything possible to persuade people to eat more – more food, more often, and in larger portions – no matter what it does to waistlines or wellbeing.” We invited Dr. Marion Nestle, whom Forbes magazine listed as the number-two most powerful foodie in the world, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about food. --- Please become a Patreon subscriber and support the production of this program, with a $1 pledge https://goo.gl/ypXyDs The views discussed in this video are the opinions of our guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Oh Boy Productions or this show. Any images in this video are for fair use only, as we are a journalism outlet that seeks to illustrate the topic or guest involved. ctm476 #weightloss #nutrition #diet Patreon The Vancouver Sun Calgary Herald Edmonton Journal Winnipeg Sun Toronto Star Ottawa Citizen Montreal Gazette Conversations That Matter Oh Boy Productions Food Politics New York University
Eat more: That’s the message (w/ Dr. Marion Nestle, food and nutrition professor)
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Traveling abroad has been an eye-opener in so many ways—especially when it comes to food! It's incredible to see how fresh and unprocessed basic foods are in other countries, and how thoughtfully grocery stores are organized. This experience really highlights a contrast with the U.S. food system. On a positive note, the FDA's recent initiative to reduce sodium levels in packaged and processed foods by 20% is a step in the right direction. This goal reflects an understanding of the need to combat diet-related chronic diseases, which have been on the rise. However, there’s still a long road ahead. The U.S. food industry has long been driven by large corporations and big business interests, which has had significant implications for public health, including contributing to chronic diseases like cancer. It's refreshing to see progress, but it's clear that systemic changes are needed to better prioritize health and well-being. 🌱🥦 Let's continue pushing for more health-conscious food policies and practices! #Health #FoodSystem #FDA #PublicHealth #Nutrition Centivox FDA American Osteopathic Association American Academy of Family Physicians https://lnkd.in/gW76EYMT
US FDA seeks fresh curbs on sodium levels in packaged, processed foods
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We are at the point where the food industry is being compared to the nicotine industry- pushing a product that kills. “What happened between 2010, 2019 is poor diet overtook tobacco as the leading cause of early death on planet earth.” …. Acknowledging the impact of ultra processed foods on health does not mean we have to feel ashamed of our food choices, or judge other peoples’. It means we have to hold food industries accountable, and also acknowledge that these foods are often the least expensive. It means we can feel empowered to go back to the kitchen and cook food, knowing there is a hidden cost to the convenience of ultra processed foods. It’s also important, as the NPR segment points out, to distinguish between food processing and ultra processed foods. They are not the same, and they don’t have the same health consequences.
What the rise of ultra-processed foods means for our health and society
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Ultra processed food can play havoc with your Thyroid. Interesting discussion here. #thyroid #Thyroidectomy #hashimotos #hypothyroid
We are at the point where the food industry is being compared to the nicotine industry- pushing a product that kills. “What happened between 2010, 2019 is poor diet overtook tobacco as the leading cause of early death on planet earth.” …. Acknowledging the impact of ultra processed foods on health does not mean we have to feel ashamed of our food choices, or judge other peoples’. It means we have to hold food industries accountable, and also acknowledge that these foods are often the least expensive. It means we can feel empowered to go back to the kitchen and cook food, knowing there is a hidden cost to the convenience of ultra processed foods. It’s also important, as the NPR segment points out, to distinguish between food processing and ultra processed foods. They are not the same, and they don’t have the same health consequences.
What the rise of ultra-processed foods means for our health and society
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Manager Dairy, nutrition, health and sustainability (Dutch Dairy Association) and chief editor Voeding Magazine.
Confused by food labels? You're not alone! New research shows how conflicting info on products (like olive oil) can mess with your food choices. Simple labels might be better than complex ones like #NutriScore to avoid confusion https://lnkd.in/e-W92CQx
Unveiling the impact of front-of-pack nutritional labels in conflicting nutrition information – A congruity perspective on olive oil
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