Ultra-processed foods need tobacco-style warnings, says scientist
- Ultra-Processed foods are gaining popularity globally, posing health risks for chronic diseases, as stated by Monteiro.
- UPFs are replacing healthier foods, lowering diet quality, and contributing to obesity and diabetes, per Monteiro.
- Monteiro suggests banning or limiting UPF advertising, implementing warning labels, and taxing UPFs to support fresh foods.
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Expert calls for tobacco-style warnings on ultra-processed foods worldwide
A renowned medical expert has suggested that ultra-processed foods should be sold globally with tobacco-style warnings because of serious health concerns. Professor Carlos Monteiro of the University of São Paul also recommended that "heavy taxation" must be applied to such food items and revenue used to subsidise fresh produce. Monteiro is the one who coined the term ultra-processed food (UPF).
·Noida, India
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Processed foods need 'tobacco-style' warning and heavy tax, expert says
The expert behind the Nova food classification system has called for processed foods to be given a tobacco-style health warning and for adverts to be banned.
·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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