The UN Decade of Nutrition, the NOVA Food Classification, and the Trouble with Ultra-Processing
University of São Paulo, Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health Address: Av. Dr Arnaldo 715, São Paulo 01246-904, Brazil Center for Epidemiological Research in Nutrition and Health, University of São Paulo Address: São Paulo, Brazil Département de Nutrition, Université de Montréal Address: Montréal, Canada Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo Address: São Paulo, Brazil
This commentary discusses the UN's Decade of Nutrition (2016-2025) and emphasizes the importance of understanding food classification to improve public health and well-being. It outlines the NOVA food classification system, which categorizes foods based on the extent and purpose of processing, highlighting the issue of ultra-processed foods.
Policy and Regulation, Marketing and Regulation, Norms, Preferences and Behaviour
Carlos Augusto Monteiro Geoffrey Cannon Jean-Claude Moubarac Renata Bertazzi Levy Maria Laura C. Louzada Patrícia Constante Jaime
Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP).
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Carlos Augusto Monteiro: carlosam@usp.br
doi: 10.1017/S1368980017000234