The Ultra Processed Foods Debate: Are They Causing Negative Health Outcomes?
Research on ultra-processed foods (UPF) has greatly increased over the past few years as has media coverage on the topic. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) will address the scientific question: “What is the relationship between dietary patterns with varying amounts of ultra-processed foods and growth, body composition, and risk of obesity.”
Tune into this episode with Dr. Joanne Slavin to learn about:
· The role of processed foods/food processing in the diet
· Various definitions of UPF
· DGAC’s process for addressing scientific questions
· Why processing and UPF has emerged as an issue
· Current, prominent research studies on UPF
· Consumer attitudes and beliefs, realities of UPF in the diet
· Expert recommendations for healthy dietary patterns
· Food technology’s role in providing a nutritious, safe, sustainable food supply
· Resources and references
Full shownotes, transcript and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/261)
