Lancet Report on Ultra-processed Foods
On 19th November 2025, the Lancet published a new three-paper Series, which warns about the public health dangers posed by ultra-processed food products (UPFs).
Issues Highlighted in the Report
Decline of Traditional Meals in India
- Traditional meals in India are being rapidly replaced by ultra-processed foods (UPFs), leading to significant changes in nutrition and a rise in chronic diseases.
Rise in UPF Sales and Consumption
- India is witnessing the fastest growth in ultra-processed food sales globally.
- The retail sales of UPFs, which are industrially manufactured foods high in fat, sugar, salt, and artificial additives, skyrocketed from just $0.9 billion ....
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