Ultra-processed Foods Nutrition Debate
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What food scientists really think of the ultra-processed foods panic
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Dr. Matt Teegarden and Dr. Susanne Bügel argue that the NOVA system is oversimplified on ultra-processed foods.
They say the system treats vastly different foods as nutritionally equivalent simply because they undergo a similar level of processing.
One study found a correlation between UPF consumption and accidental death — a statistical oddity that likely indicates residual confounding.
The idea that all ultra-processed foods are inherently unhealthy ignores an inconvenient truth: Some UPFs contribute meaningfully to a balanced diet.
Fortified cereals provide essential micronutrients, plant-based milks cater to those with dairy intolerances.
A smarter classification system could help public health officials provide more accurate dietary guidance.
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