date:Jun 26, 2014
r international non-communicable disease policy. Despite the common reliance on industry self-regulation and public-private partnerships, there is no evidence of their effectiveness or safety. Public regulation and market intervention are the only evidence-based mechanisms to prevent harm caused by the unhealthy commodity industries.
Examples of ultra processed foods cited include burgers, pizza, pasta, nuggets and biscuits, sugared drinks and snack products.
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