Debate on ultra-processed foods shouldn’t derail good dietary advice – Public Health Expert Briefing

The BriefingEvidence is mounting linking ultra-processed foods (UPF) to risk of chronic disease. Typically, UPF are foods that are energy-dense, high in fat, sugar and salt, low in fibre and with a long shelf life. Examples include biscuits, chips, candy, instant noodles, mass-produced bread, sweetened breakfast cereals, ready-to-eat meals and reconstituted meats. Dietary recommendations encourage people […]

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Eating Healthy at Fast-Food Restaurants: 9 Places to Try – Healthline

While most fast foods are based on cheap, unhealthy ingredients, many fast-food establishments now offer nutritious entrees and sides. Popular examples include wraps, salads, and burritos.While most fast foods are based on cheap, unhealthy ingredients, many fast-food establishments now offer healthy entrees and accouterments.The restaurants below are renowned for their wide selection of unhealthy foods. […]

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Healthy Living with Diabetes – NIDDK – National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

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Body mass index and healthy lifestyle practices among Peruvian university students: a comparative study among academic discipline – Frontiers

Background: Excess body weight and an unhealthy lifestyle are a risk factor for noncommunicable diseases. University students are susceptible to unhealthy habits and obesity. This study compared body mass index (BMI) and healthy lifestyle practices among university students from four academic disciplines: Health Sciences, Business Sciences, Human Sciences and Education, and Engineering/Architecture.Methods: A cross-sectional study […]

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