Ultra-Processed Foods: How Functional Is the NOVA System?

Ultra-processed foods: how functional is the NOVA system?

In the NOVA classification system, descriptive criteria are used to assign foods to one of four groups based on processing-related criteria. Although NOVA is widely used, its robustness and functionality remain largely unexplored. We determined whether this system leads to consistent food assignments by users. French food and nutrition specialists completed an online survey in which they assigned foods to NOVA groups. The survey comprised two li…

MAHA Report reaction: Food deserts and reliance on ultraprocessed foods

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