Public Health Nutrition· 2019Q1

Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

Carlos Augusto Monteiro, Geoffrey Cannon, Renata Bertazzi Levy, Jean‐Claude Moubarac et al.

2,751citations
Q1SCImago
2019year

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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can be identified by ingredients not typically used in home kitchens, such as high-fructose corn syrup or hydrogenated oils, and cosmetic additives like flavors, colors, and emulsifiers.

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Field: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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