
How Ultra-processed Foods affect Health in Canada
Using data from 2015 Canadian Community Health Survey – Nutrition, this research commissioned by Heart & Stroke describes how much ultra-processed food is consumed by adults in Canada and by whom. It also reveals that high intake of ultra-processed foods and beverages is significantly associated with the prevalence of multiple chronic conditions. Lastly, this research suggests that the consumption of ultra-processed foods displaces nutritious whole or minimally processed foods and dishes from the diet.
Resource Information
Date
June 27, 2019
Author
Nardocci M, Polsky J, Moubarac JC.
Type
Report
Setting
Community-at-large
Age
Adults (18-64), Older Adults (65 and over)
Topic
Chronic Disease Prevention, Food Additives, Healthy Eating, Healthy Weight | Obesity, Nutrients
Language
English
Jurisdiction
Local/Municipal/Regional, Provincial, National, International
Tags
adults, chronic disease prevention, dietary intake, food system, healthy eating, nutrients, obesity, policy, processed foods, sodium, sugar, sugar-sweetened beverages, weight