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Characterizing ultra-processed foods by energy density, nutrient density, and cost

Gupta S, Hawk T, Aggarwal A, et al

Front Nutr. 2019;6:70 · 2019

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Summary

Ultra-processed foods tend to be energy-dense, low-cost, and nutrient-poor. Low energy cost could be one mechanism linking ultra-processed foods with negative health outcomes. Food-based Dietary Guidelines may need to address food processing in relation to economic aspects of food choice.

Outcomes reported

Referenced by Cambridge UPF young adults as citation 14; likely supports topic area: ultra-processed foods / UPF; nutrient cycling / nitrogen / phosphorus / eutrophication. Topics: nutrient cycling / nitrogen / phosphorus / eutrophication; ultra-processed foods / UPF Evidence type: Research article / other Source report: Cambridge UPF young adults Ref#: Cambridge UPF young adults #14 Original: Gupta S, Hawk T, Aggarwal A, et al. Characterizing ultra-processed foods by energy density, nutrient density, and cost. Front Nutr. 2019;6:70.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Food & agricultural policy
Study type
Research
Source type
Peer-reviewed research
Status
Published
Geography
United Kingdom
System type
Other
DOI
10.3389/fnut.2019.00070
Catalogue ID
IRmoq83umn-a8d985
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