Existing highly processed food (HPF) classification systems show large differences in the
impact of these foods on biochemical risk factors for disease. If public health nutrition is to …

Numerous association studies and findings from a controlled feeding trial have led to the
suggestion that “processed” foods are bad for health. Processing technologies and food …

Background High ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption is associated with the
development of various diet-related non-communicable diseases, especially obesity and …

The production and consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) has increased
considerably during the last years worldwide. Collective evidence shows the association …

Background Food systems are complex networks of supply and demand value chains that
have profound effects on human health, environmental sustainability, and economic …

Dramatically increasing trends in consumption of ultra-processed foods have been reported
across the globe. Public concern about the health consequences of ultra-processed foods is …

The NOVA classification of food items has become increasingly popular and is being used in
several observational studies as well as in nutritional guidelines and recommendations. We …

Information on the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) in relation to an adherence
to the Mediterranean diet (MD) is limited. Our aim was to assess UPF consumption in a …

The increase in the availability of processed and ultra-processed foods has altered the
eating patterns of populations, and these foods constitute an exposure factor for the …

The substitution of minimally processed food and culinary home preparations for ready-to-
eat products is increasing worldwide, which is overlooked as a cause of concern. The …