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Understandings of ultra-processed foods: a qualitative interview study of UK adults with responsibility for household food activities

2025-08-21 public and global health Title + abstract only
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BackgroundThere is accumulating evidence that ultra-processed foods are associated with many non-communicable diseases. In the United Kingdom, ultra-processed foods account for more than half of mean daily energy intake. There is limited evidence describing how individuals make sense of ultra-processed foods in their daily lives. We aimed to explore: public perceptions of ultra-processed foods and their relationship to health; how these are shaped by different information sources; whether percep...

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