Professor Carlos Monteiro Highlights Ultra-Processed Foods’ Health Risks at ICO 2024, Calls for Tobacco-Style Regulations

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Published Apr 16, 2025, 07:03 PM

Recent studies and expert analyses have highlighted the health risks associated with ultra-processed foods, which have become a dominant part of global diets. According to Professor Carlos Monteiro, speaking at the International Congress on Obesity 2024, these foods contribute to increased risks of chronic diseases and may have a negative impact comparable to smoking. There is a growing call for regulatory measures similar to those used for tobacco, including warning labels and advertising bans, to curb their consumption. Evidence also suggests that diet and lifestyle factors, including the intake of sugar and ultra-processed foods, could be major contributors to lung cancer. A British doctor’s 30-day exclusive consumption of ultra-processed food demonstrated expected adverse health effects, reinforcing concerns about their impact. Despite their widespread consumption, ultra-processed foods are often mistakenly perceived as healthy, underscoring the need for greater public awareness and policy intervention.

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Oftentimes, ultra-processed foods are mistaken for being healthy. Here's why they're actually bad for us https://t.co/xI9MZ5wp0k

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British Doctor consumes Ultra processed food only for 30 days straight - it has exactly the impact you would expect. https://t.co/NSGtGAxFc3

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Ultra-processed foods are dominating global diets, pushing healthier options aside and increasing chronic disease risks. Prof. Carlos Monteiro at #ICO2024 called for urgent tobacco-style regulations like warning labels and advertising bans. 🌍🍎 ➡️ https://t.co/nhU72C4j0C https://t.co/NpGSctLKoT

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Professor Carlos Monteiro Highlights Ultra-Processed Foods’ Health Risks at ICO 2024, Calls for Tobacco-Style Regulations

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