Ultra-Processed Foods and Health Issues Quiz

What percentage of calories consumed in the U.K. come from ultra-processed foods?

Which health issues are associated with the consumption of ultra-processed foods according to the text?

What are ultra-processed foods designed to be like?

What percentage of all deaths globally are caused by non-communicable diseases?

How many people in the U.K. are reported to be obese?

What are investors advocating for in the food sector according to the text?

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.