Characterizing Ultra-Processed Foods by Energy Density, Nutrient Density, and Cost

Characterizing Ultra-Processed Foods by Energy Density, Nutrient Density, and Cost

Background: The NOVA food classification scheme divides foods into ultra-processed, processed, unprocessed, and culinary ingredients. Ultra-processed foods contribute >60% of energy to diets in the US.Objective: To characterize ultra-processed foods by energy density, nutrient density, and mo...

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Main Authors: Shilpi Gupta, Terry Hawk, Anju Aggarwal, Adam Drewnowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
NOVA classification
energy density
NRF9.3
monetary cost
ultra-processed foods
unprocessed foods
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnut.2019.00070/full

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