• 261: Ultra Processed Foods & Dietary Guidance: Where is the Research to Date? – Dr. Joanne Slavin

  • Apr 10 2024
  • Length: 52 mins
  • Podcast
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261: Ultra Processed Foods & Dietary Guidance: Where is the Research to Date? – Dr. Joanne Slavin

  • Summary

  • The Ultra Processed Foods Debate: Are They Causing Negative Health Outcomes?

    Research on ultra-processed foods (UPF) has greatly increased over the past few years as has media coverage on the topic. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) will address the scientific question: “What is the relationship between dietary patterns with varying amounts of ultra-processed foods and growth, body composition, and risk of obesity.”

    Tune into this episode with Dr. Joanne Slavin to learn about:

    · The role of processed foods/food processing in the diet

    · Various definitions of UPF

    · DGAC’s process for addressing scientific questions

    · Why processing and UPF has emerged as an issue

    · Current, prominent research studies on UPF

    · Consumer attitudes and beliefs, realities of UPF in the diet

    · Expert recommendations for healthy dietary patterns

    · Food technology’s role in providing a nutritious, safe, sustainable food supply

    · Resources and references

    Full shownotes, transcript and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/261

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