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Ultra-processed foods need tobacco-style warnings, says scientist

Advertisements for ultra-processed foods should be restricted, and warnings like those on cigarette packs should be used.
Selling UPFs in schools and health facilities should be banned, with heavy taxation to subsidize fresh foods.
A review linked UPFs with 32 health risks, with a scientist noting their link to serious diseases and the obesity crisis.

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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).

9 months ago·Noida, India

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.

9 months ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Scientist argues for tobacco-style warnings on ultra-processed foods

Scientist who coined the term ‘ultra-processed food’ also recommends using campaigns to raise awareness of their health risks

9 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Irish Times

Ultra-processed foods need tobacco-style warnings, says scientist who coined term

Such foods are increasingly dominating global diets and their sales should be banned in schools and health facilities, Prof Carlos Monteiro will tell conference on obesity

9 months ago·Dublin, Ireland

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