1 Overview Flashcards
(46 cards)
What is the general definition of UPF?
(1) Wrapped in plastic
(2) Has at least 1 ingredient not found in homes
What other rule of thumb works?
If it comes with a health claim it’s likely UPF
What other characteristic do UPFs have?
deceptive marketing
What else?
Bogus court cases
What else?
Secret lobbying
What else?
Fraudulent research
What is the Industrial Food System powered by?
The flow of money
What percent of the average diet in the US and UK is UPF?
60%
What damage do UPFs do?
Increases cancer rates
What else?
Increases mental illness and metabolic disease
What else?
Drives inequality, poverty and early death
What else?
Damages the planet
Reduces biodiversity & is the 2nd largest contributor of greenhouse gas
What contrary things does it create?
Malnutrition and obesity
What risks come with UPFs regardless of weight gain?
Dementia, IBD
What is obesity typically blamed on?
A lack of willpower.
What does that miss?
That industrialized food circumvents willpower.
How much has obesity in school children increased in UK in 30 years?
700%
n?What is another manifestation of high UTF diets in childre?
They are shorter than others.
Why?
Because they are malnourished.
What type of disease is obesity?
A commerciogenic disease.
What is a commerciogenic disease?
Caused by marketing and addictive food additives.
Who did Van Tulleken partner with in UPF research?
University College London Hospital
What technique does he recommend?
Keep eating UPFs while you learn how bad they are.
What is a basic thing you can do to understand UPFs?
Read packaged food labels
