Mapping ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in India: a formative research study

• Main Authors: Suparna Ghosh-Jerath (Author), Neha Khandpur (Author), Gaurika Kumar (Author), Sahiba Kohli (Author), Meenu Singh (Author), Inderdeep Kaur Bhamra (Author), Fernanda H Marrocos-Leite (Author), K Srinath Reddy (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) which have additives such as artificial colours, flavours and are usually high in salt, sugar, fats and specific preservatives, are associated with diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In India, there are no standard...