Ultra-processed foods - British Nutrition Foundation
Ultra-processed foods are typically high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) – including sugary soft drinks, biscuits, cakes, sweets and savoury snacks. The British Nutrition Foundation supports the UK Government’s Eat Well guidance that we reduce consumption of HFSS foods.
What is ultra-processed food and what does it mean for my …
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to more than 30 different health problems, including heart disease, cancer and anxiety. In the UK, over half the calories in people's diets come from...
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods - BBC
Jul 27, 2024 · So-called ultra-processed foods (UPF) account for 56% of calories consumed across the UK, and that figure is higher for children and people who live in poorer areas.
Could ultra-processed foods be harmful for us? - BBC News
Jun 5, 2023 · The study of 200,000 UK adults found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods may be linked to an increased risk of developing cancer overall, and specifically ovarian and brain...
Ultra-processed foods - Food Standards Agency
Some processing – including some processing used in ultra-processed foods – can play an important role in food safety or nutrition, or in making food cheaper. For example: pasteurisation,...
Could ultra-processed foods be harmful for us? - BBC
Jun 5, 2023 · The study of 200,000 UK adults found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods may be linked to an increased risk of developing cancer overall, and specifically ovarian and brain...
Consumer concerns, beliefs and behaviours around ultra-processed foods
Oct 24, 2024 · In June 2024, 77% of respondents indicated that they were concerned about ultra-processed or over-processed food (Figure 4), second only to food prices (88%), but in a larger group of...
Which ultra-processed foods are good for you? - BBC Food
More than 50 percent of our energy intake in the UK comes from ultra-processed foods, according to a study reported in the British Medical Journal. These foods include industrially produced...
Ultra-processed foods: the 19 things everyone needs to know
What about food from sandwich shops, takeaways and restaurants? Almost every fast-food or sandwich chain includes some UPFs in their range – even those that have an aura of health, such as Pret...
Beyond taste and nutrient content: Ultra-Processed Foods and …
Ultra-processed food, or UPF in short, is a hot topic in public health research. Here we will explain some of the controversy around UPF and why we believe research with youth is essential. So, what is all the fuss about ultra-processed foods?