Five lessons to take (or not) from the US's new inverted food pyramid
Nutritionists praise measures such as reducing sugars, refined foods and ultra-processed products, but they point out: “Our diet is much better than that of the US.”
What is the problem with ultra-processed foods?
Epidemiological data are already sufficient to justify public policies that favour traditional dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet, and limit the consumption of ultra-processed foods.
"Foods" labelled ultra-processed: from science to context
Just as the number and complexity of ultra-processed products have increased, so too must their regulation — and with tougher measures. Opinion by Pedro Carvalho.
Food engineers call for revision of criteria for ultra-processed foods
Emphasising the rise in food consumption during the festive season, the College of Food Engineering of the Order of Engineers warns that consumers' choices are not always well informed.
