Food Manifest 





Key Update A new three-paper series in The Lancet warns that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are displacing traditional diets worldwide, driving obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and premature death. Authored by 43 global experts, including India’s Dr Arun Gupta and Prof Srinath Reddy, the series calls for immediate policy action. Experts stress that personal choices alone
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Introduction A government-funded study has shown that ultra-processed and fried foods rich in advanced glycation end products (AGEs) cause chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, an ICMR Centre for Advanced Research in Diabetes, conducted the study, marking the first of its kind in India. It found that low-age
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Key Development A recent U.S. study published in Thorax has raised concern among health experts by linking ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption to a 41% increased risk of lung cancer. The researchers found that adults who consumed the highest amounts of UPFs—such as packaged bread, soda, instant noodles, ice cream, sugary cereals, and processed meats—were significantly
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Eating too much ultra-processed food (UPF) may increase your risk of dying early, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Researchers from Brazil and other countries studied data from eight nations, including the UK and the US, and found a strong link between UPF and premature death. What Are Ultra-Processed
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Report The UK government has launched a new plan to fight obesity by working together with supermarkets and food companies. Instead of creating strict laws, the government is asking these businesses to help people make healthier food choices, like offering discounts on healthy items, adjusting store layouts, or using loyalty points to encourage better options.
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