Calls Grow for Tobacco-Style Warnings on Ultra-Processed Foods

Leading nutritionist urges stringent measures against UPFs as they dominate diets and fuel chronic diseases.

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) now make up over half of daily caloric intake in the UK and US.
Experts link UPFs to numerous health risks, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
Prof Carlos Monteiro advocates for heavy taxation on UPFs and bans in schools and hospitals.
Public health campaigns and advertising restrictions are proposed to curb UPF consumption.
Critics argue that comparing UPFs to tobacco oversimplifies the issue, citing food's essential role.