Ultra-processed foods in diets rise globally; need to cut production, marketing: Lancet papers

NEW DELHI: Ultra-processed foods are increasing in diets around the world and could be displacing fresh and minimally processed meals, worsening diet quality and driving the global burden of chronic diseases, according to papers published in The Lancet journal.

Through the three studies, published as part of The Lancet ‘Ultra-processed Foods and Human Health’ series, researchers argue that an immediate and decisive public health action is required to tackle ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and improve diets the world over.

They added that improving diets cannot rely on consumer behaviour alone and coordinated policies are required to cut down UPF production, marketing, and consumption — alongside of targeting high salt and sugar and improving access to healthy food.

Source: PTI News

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