"Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Cognitive Decline, Experts Warn"
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The article discusses the widespread consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in both rural and urban areas of India and highlights the recent ICMR-NIN guidelines advising against UPFs. It underscores the health risks associated with UPFs, such as obesity and non-communicable diseases, and calls for stronger regulatory measures, citing successful examples from countries like Chile and Mexico. The article also provides practical tips for parents to help their children avoid UPFs and emphasizes the need for policy changes to effectively combat the health issues linked to these foods.
Topics:health#child-nutrition#health-and-nutrition#india#obesity#public-health-policy#ultra-processed-foods
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