Ultraprocessed foods have become a growing concern in New Zealand, with many Kiwis unaware of the true ingredients and health risks associated with consuming them. A new series of investigations aims to shed light on these grocery items loaded with sugar, salt, and saturated fat.
Recent restrictions on marketing and importation of ultraprocessed foods are part of efforts by nutritionists to curb their consumption. The measures come as studies increasingly link regular eating of these foods to various health issues, including type 2 diabetes and mental health disorders.
As concerns grow, calls for stricter regulations to limit the proliferation of ultraprocessed foods are on the rise. With the ongoing series, senior reporter Brittany Keogh will delve into the world of these unhealthy products, exploring what they are, what they’re doing to our health, and what can be done to address this issue.
Source: https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360516916/do-you-really-know-whats-your-food