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‘Processed’ food is not inherently unhealthy: ‘These concepts need to be dissociated’ – FoodNavigator.com
Current food classification systems for ‘processed’ food are confusing and can be misleading, a new study argues. “It is over simplistic to assume that processed…
Classification systems that categorise foods according to their level of processing have been used to predict diet quality and health outcomes, shape dietary guidelines and inform product development. However, fresh research highlights a lack of consensus over how processed food is defined.
Currently terms surrounding processed foods are not consistently defined and can mean different things to different people, limiting how these terms can then be used effectively in policies or advice. Definitions…
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