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Ultra-processed foods now make up 60% of calories in Western diets; linked to chronic disease

USA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 1950 World Cuisines

Key Facts

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    Ultra-processed foods (UPF): industrial formulations with 5+ additives, high in sugar, salt, fat

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    Nova classification (2009): Group 4 UPFs linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, cancer

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    India's packaged food market: β‚Ή4 trillion; FSSAI Front-of-Pack labelling aims to reduce junk food consumption

🍎 Did you know? India is one of the fastest-growing junk food markets; obesity has tripled in India since 1975

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World Cuisines

Origin

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA

Year / Era

1950

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Ultra-processed foods now make up 60% of calories in Western diets

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