Ultra-Processed Foods and Health Issues Quiz

• Ultra-processed foods make up more than half of calories consumed in the U.S. and U.K., and 20-40% in other high- and middle-income countries, leading to health issues like diabetes, obesity, and cancer.
• The U.K. food industry is lucrative, contributing $34 billion to the economy and employing over 400,000 people, with more than half of household calories coming from ultra-processed foods.
• Ultra-processed foods are designed to be tasty, high in salt, fat, and sugar, and aggressively marketed, especially to children.
• Consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to an increased risk of cancer, obesity, and type-2 diabetes according to studies.
• Non-communicable diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, which are linked to unhealthy diets, tobacco use, alcohol, and inactivity, account for 74% of all deaths globally.
• In the U.K., 1 in 4 people are obese, and healthier foods are twice as expensive as less healthy options, leading to food insecurity.
• Investors are advocating for mandatory reporting of health and sustainability metrics by food sector companies to drive positive change and transparency in the industry.

Test your knowledge on ultra-processed foods and their impact on health, including the links to diabetes, obesity, and cancer. Explore the role of the food industry, the risks associated with consuming ultra-processed foods, and the initiatives for promoting healthier diets and transparency.