Curbing appetites for ultra-processed foods
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Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a range of health implications, but the level of consumption remains high. We spoke to researchers at Imperial College London to find out why.
The causes of overweight and obesity are often multifaceted and driven by both genetic and environmental factors. At a basic level, obesity and overweight result from an energy imbalance in the amount of calories consumed and expended. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the rate of obesity has tripled worldwide since 1975, alongside an increase in the prevalence and consumption of micronutrient-poor and ultra-processed foods. Rising food prices and political inertia to promote healthier food options mean many families are reaching for the cheapest – and often least healthy – products, posing considerable implications for their long-term health. Children in particular are consuming high amounts of ultra-processed foods, leaving them at greater risk of maintaining unhealthy eating pattern...
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