by metabolicmatrix | Nov 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Global health and environmental costs of food industry are $10tn a year – UN ‘Price tag’ of non-communicable diseases, malnutrition, poverty and harm to planet is 10% of global GDP, says UN food agency The health and environmental damage caused by food production...
by metabolicmatrix | Oct 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Abstract The nutrition literature and authoritative reports increasingly recognise the concept of ultra-processed foods (UPF), as a descriptor of unhealthy diets. UPFs are now prevalent in diets worldwide. This review aims to identify and appraise the studies on...
by metabolicmatrix | Oct 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Social, clinical, and policy implications of ultra-processed food addiction BMJ 2023; 383 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2023-075354 (Published 09 October 2023) Conceptualising ultra-processed foods high in carbohydrates and fats as addictive substances can...
by metabolicmatrix | Oct 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Nutritional psychiatrist Felice Jacka: ‘The global food system is the leading cause of early death’ The Australian scientist on the links between ultra-processed foods and decreased brain health, and the effect of government policy and industry resistance. Felice...
by metabolicmatrix | Oct 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Ultra-processed food linked to higher risk of depression, research finds US study finds association between large amounts of ultra-processed food, especially artificial sweeteners, and depression Consuming large amounts of ultra-processed food, especially drinks...
by metabolicmatrix | May 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Many of the foods we produce cause a burden on the public purse because of health issues. This is not sustainable.” Sir Mohammad Jaafar, Kuwaiti Danish Dairy #davosagenda #stakeholdercapitalism @CNBC @_HadleyGamble pic.twitter.com/fMrgIgSdsg— World Economic...