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- Title
The problem of ultra-processed food in healthcare settings.
- Authors
Winter, George
- Abstract
The article discusses the significant impact of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on public health, particularly in healthcare settings. It defines UPFs as industrial formulations with many ingredients processed through industrial methods, which dominate energy intake and contribute heavily to free sugars in the UK diet. It highlights concerns from healthcare professionals about their contribution to obesity, diabetes, and other health issues among patients.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; PACKAGED foods; FOOD consumption; FAMILY medicine; CONVENIENCE foods; MEDICAL care; FOOD handling; HOSPITALS; FOOD industry; TYPE 2 diabetes; DENTAL caries; COMPULSIVE eating; PUBLIC health; OBESITY
- Publication
British Journal of Nursing, 2024, Vol 33, Issue 13, pS6
- ISSN
0966-0461
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjon.2024.0203