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June 2020 PMID 32591348

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks.

Jean Adams, Karen Hofman, Jean-Claude Moubarac, Anne Marie Thow

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Peak: 56 in Jul 2020
across 5 sources since Jun 2020

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Jun 2020 – Sep 2025

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Several posts reference the research on the dangers posed by ultra-processed foods, such as links to non-communicable diseases. Specific phrases, like 'great summary of policy options' and mentions of the NOVA scale's utility, indicate an appreciation for structured approaches to this public health challenge. The tone is generally informed and passionate, underscoring the urgency of addressing these dietary issues.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions express strong support for the publication's findings regarding ultra-processed foods.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity about the topic and its implications for public health.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some contributions are simple shares, others engage with specifics like the NOVA scale, indicating a moderate level of discourse.

ImpactHigh impact

There is a consensus that the publication might significantly influence public health policies and individual dietary choices.

Abstract in brief

  • Research indicates that ultra-processed foods and drinks are associated with a higher risk of non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.
  • This connection suggests a need for public health initiatives to address dietary patterns and promote healthier eating habits.
  • Strategies may include better food labeling, public awareness campaigns, and policies aimed at reducing the availability of ultra-processed options.
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Boyd Swinburn
@BoydSwinburn · X

Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHCcif

Jul 3, 2020 · 60 likes · 31 shares · 6,656 followers View post →
Prof Christina Pollard
@ChristinaPolla8 · X

Nova is emerging as the most conceptually coherent, operationally useful, and widely used in dietary public health research and policy. Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/kK6KVdL8fI

Jul 4, 2020 · 26 likes · 8 shares · 2,353 followers View post →
Dr Suzanne Zaremba RNutr
@SuzZaremba · X

A1: Several definitions of processed foods exist (makes it difficult when reviewing evidence!) A common scale used is the NOVA scale

Oct 19, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 1,926 followers View post →
DraCeciCastilloLancellotti
@NutrSinMarcas · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks BMJ. Esta crisis sanitaria económica y social provocada x #coronavirus generará un retroceso en selección alimentos saludables Pq final sino hay $ se comprará lo + barato..#alimentosultraprocesados https://t.co/wq51nioLMD

Jul 6, 2020 · 7 likes · 8 shares · 2,496 followers View post →
Global Health Observ
@GlobalPHObserv · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks https://t.co/xYrVSoElyy

Jul 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 3 shares · 6,541 followers View post →
Robson Rocha de Oliveira
@robsonro · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks https://t.co/P3Dx8gLvwk @SabioRenata

Jun 29, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 78 followers View post →

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Dr Suzanne Zaremba RNutr
@SuzZaremba · X

A1: Several definitions of processed foods exist (makes it difficult when reviewing evidence!) A common scale used is the NOVA scale

Oct 19, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 1,926 followers View post →
FoodResearchLab
@FoodResearchLa1 · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks : https://t.co/okjSr35SDu #Industrialfoodreformulationservice #foodreformulationservice #foodDevelopment #foodproductdevelopment #foodconceptdevelopment

Jul 22, 2020 · 1 like · 302 followers View post →
MRC Epidemiology Unit
@MRC_Epid · X

RT @MRC_Epid: The podcast accompanies the @bmj_latest #food4thought20 series paper by @jeanmadams and colleagues: Public health response t…

Jul 15, 2020 · 2 shares · 6,070 followers View post →
CEDAR
@CedarUK · X

RT @MRC_Epid: The podcast accompanies the @bmj_latest #food4thought20 series paper by @jeanmadams and colleagues: Public health response t…

Jul 13, 2020 · 2 shares · 4,286 followers View post →
MRC Epidemiology Unit
@MRC_Epid · X

The podcast accompanies the @bmj_latest #food4thought20 series paper by @jeanmadams and colleagues: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks https://t.co/NPz6IQFCBj https://t.co/q1fURd35zz

Jul 13, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 6,070 followers View post →
Soledad Falabella Luco
@solefalabella · X

RT @NutrSinMarcas: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks BMJ. Esta crisis sanitaria económica y social provocada x #cor…

Jul 11, 2020 · 8 shares · 4,079 followers View post →
Aris Christodoulou
@ArisChristod · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 8, 2020 · 31 shares · 1,272 followers View post →
Phillip Baker
@PhilBakerNZ · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 8, 2020 · 31 shares · 6,750 followers View post →
Florian Stigler
@FlorianStigler · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 8, 2020 · 31 shares · 2,541 followers View post →
Aris Christodoulou
@ArisChristod · X

RT @CaramelParsley: #Health: Public health response to ultra processed food and drinks @BMJ https://t.co/ovXqdyPkRj #ProcessedFood #Sugar #…

Jul 8, 2020 · 1 share · 1,272 followers View post →
Nick Garrett
@thepetersreview · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 8, 2020 · 31 shares · 764 followers View post →
Caramel & Parsley
@CaramelParsley · X

#Health: Public health response to ultra processed food and drinks @BMJ https://t.co/ovXqdyPkRj #ProcessedFood #Sugar #obesity #Disease #Marketing #EatRealFood

Jul 7, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 453 followers View post →
Trish Cotter
@tfcotter · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks https://t.co/znAvIQwnSS

Jul 7, 2020 · 1 like · 300 followers View post →
Cristian
@MDveter · X

RT @NutrSinMarcas: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks BMJ. Esta crisis sanitaria económica y social provocada x #cor…

Jul 6, 2020 · 8 shares · 607 followers View post →
bekho tigre . dr branemark
@branemark1 · X

RT @NutrSinMarcas: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks BMJ. Esta crisis sanitaria económica y social provocada x #cor…

Jul 6, 2020 · 8 shares · 5,342 followers View post →
Carlos P Vio
@cpvio · X

RT @NutrSinMarcas: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks BMJ. Esta crisis sanitaria económica y social provocada x #cor…

Jul 6, 2020 · 8 shares · 1,337 followers View post →
Tomás González
@gonzaleztomas · X

RT @NutrSinMarcas: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks BMJ. Esta crisis sanitaria económica y social provocada x #cor…

Jul 6, 2020 · 8 shares · 656 followers View post →
Stephan Jarpa C.
@stephanjarpa · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/2y1eja33QQ

Jul 6, 2020 · 3,647 followers View post →
Rafael González
@rafaelg_fisica · X

RT @NutrSinMarcas: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks BMJ. Esta crisis sanitaria económica y social provocada x #cor…

Jul 6, 2020 · 8 shares · 10,460 followers View post →
Elard Koch, PhD
@ElardKoch · X

RT @NutrSinMarcas: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks BMJ. Esta crisis sanitaria económica y social provocada x #cor…

Jul 6, 2020 · 8 shares · 9,205 followers View post →
DraCeciCastilloLancellotti
@NutrSinMarcas · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks BMJ. Esta crisis sanitaria económica y social provocada x #coronavirus generará un retroceso en selección alimentos saludables Pq final sino hay $ se comprará lo + barato..#alimentosultraprocesados https://t.co/wq51nioLMD

Jul 6, 2020 · 7 likes · 8 shares · 2,496 followers View post →
A/Prof Sharleen O’Reilly
@OReillySharleen · X

RT @ChristinaPolla8: Nova is emerging as the most conceptually coherent, operationally useful, and widely used in dietary public health res…

Jul 6, 2020 · 8 shares · 2,748 followers View post →
Laureate Prof Clare Collins AO
@ProfCCollins · X

RT @ChristinaPolla8: Nova is emerging as the most conceptually coherent, operationally useful, and widely used in dietary public health res…

Jul 5, 2020 · 8 shares · 12,059 followers View post →
Chantelle Vella
@HealthDisrupter · X

RT @ChristinaPolla8: Nova is emerging as the most conceptually coherent, operationally useful, and widely used in dietary public health res…

Jul 5, 2020 · 8 shares · 2,907 followers View post →
Kaleswari
@Kaleswari3 · X

RT @ChristinaPolla8: Nova is emerging as the most conceptually coherent, operationally useful, and widely used in dietary public health res…

Jul 5, 2020 · 8 shares · 354 followers View post →
Melissa Stoneham
@DrMelStoneham · X

RT @ChristinaPolla8: Nova is emerging as the most conceptually coherent, operationally useful, and widely used in dietary public health res…

Jul 5, 2020 · 8 shares · 2,219 followers View post →
Bubacarr Jobe
@BubacarrJobe · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 5, 2020 · 31 shares · 72 followers View post →
Dr Jennifer McCann
@JenniferRMcCann · X

RT @ChristinaPolla8: Nova is emerging as the most conceptually coherent, operationally useful, and widely used in dietary public health res…

Jul 4, 2020 · 8 shares · 518 followers View post →
Serene Yoong
@SereneYoong · X

RT @ChristinaPolla8: Nova is emerging as the most conceptually coherent, operationally useful, and widely used in dietary public health res…

Jul 4, 2020 · 8 shares · 756 followers View post →
Prof Christina Pollard
@ChristinaPolla8 · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 2,353 followers View post →
Prof Christina Pollard
@ChristinaPolla8 · X

Nova is emerging as the most conceptually coherent, operationally useful, and widely used in dietary public health research and policy. Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/kK6KVdL8fI

Jul 4, 2020 · 26 likes · 8 shares · 2,353 followers View post →
Dr Jason O'Rourke
@jasorourke · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 991 followers View post →
D. Rajan
@dheepa_rajan · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 1,083 followers View post →
Alison Leversha
@AlisonLeversha · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 500 followers View post →
Sophia Murphy
@foodresilience · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 1,751 followers View post →
Nazia Peer (she/her)
@PeerNazia · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 2,507 followers View post →
ECR SSM
@ECR_SSM · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 1,792 followers View post →
Simon Capewell
@SimonCapewell99 · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 3,363 followers View post →
Sadaf Lynes
@sadafzaidiuk · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 122 followers View post →
Wilma Waterlander
@wwaterlander · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 1,271 followers View post →
stefan swartling peterson
@stefanswartpet · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 11,203 followers View post →
Urska Erklavec
@UrskaErklavec · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 440 followers View post →
Equity and Health
@equityhealthdev · X

RT @GlobalPHObserv: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks https://t.co/xYrVSoElyy

Jul 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 3,465 followers View post →
Culture of Health Eq
@CofHEQ · X

RT @GlobalPHObserv: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks https://t.co/xYrVSoElyy

Jul 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,094 followers View post →
Dr. Zahra Zeinali
@zr_z · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 2,250 followers View post →
Global Health Observ
@GlobalPHObserv · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks https://t.co/xYrVSoElyy

Jul 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 3 shares · 6,541 followers View post →
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@SrglnM · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 3,229 followers View post →
Amanda Glassman
@glassmanamanda · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 26,383 followers View post →
Brenda M Killen
@bmnellik · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks https://t.co/C3K5HgCIBT - Focus on wider determinants of consumption - Increase access to convenient, palatable, & affordable minimally processed foods - Need supply & demand change at local, national, transnational levels

Jul 4, 2020 · 1,418 followers View post →
Víctor Quezada
@victorquezadan · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 703 followers View post →
Rebecca Wells
@wellsrebecca · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 2,669 followers View post →
Ilona Kickbusch
@IlonaKickbusch · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 37,102 followers View post →
Robert Marten
@MartenRobert · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 4, 2020 · 31 shares · 10,927 followers View post →
Lynnette Borissenko
@LynnetteTighe · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 3, 2020 · 31 shares · 6 followers View post →
Edgar Diabetes & Obesity Research
@EDOR_NZ · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 3, 2020 · 31 shares · 589 followers View post →
सुरेश तामाङ Sur Esh Tamang, PhD
@mailalama · X

RT @BoydSwinburn: Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHC…

Jul 3, 2020 · 31 shares · 4,295 followers View post →
Boyd Swinburn
@BoydSwinburn · X

Great summary of policy options: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/iPpIYHCcif

Jul 3, 2020 · 60 likes · 31 shares · 6,656 followers View post →
Cochrane Africa
@CochraneAfrica · X

RT @MRCza: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks. Growing evidence confirms a link between consumption of ultra-process…

Jun 30, 2020 · 1 share · 865 followers View post →
FlavourCrusader
@FlavourCrusader · X

More like ‘real food’ Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/RTcW6HxCSx

Jun 29, 2020 · 2,024 followers View post →
SAMRC
@MRCza · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks. Growing evidence confirms a link between consumption of ultra-processed food and drinks and non-communicable diseases. https://t.co/Z8m9ZA9TsO https://t.co/FWg8j8mF8w

Jun 29, 2020 · 1 share · 7,956 followers View post →
Matthew Lambert
@Matt_Nutrition · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks https://t.co/GYyQYmCmSr @bmj_latest

Jun 29, 2020 · 371 followers View post →
Mauricio Soto Duran
@msotod · X

RT @robsonro: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks https://t.co/P3Dx8gLvwk @SabioRenata

Jun 29, 2020 · 1 share · 3,168 followers View post →
Robson Rocha de Oliveira
@robsonro · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks https://t.co/P3Dx8gLvwk @SabioRenata

Jun 29, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 78 followers View post →
Burnt Out Nurse
@Mumontherun01 · X

RT @tfcotter: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks https://t.co/znAvIQwnSS

Jun 29, 2020 · 1 share · 1,523 followers View post →
Trish Cotter
@tfcotter · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks https://t.co/znAvIQwnSS

Jun 29, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 300 followers View post →
Kristof Decoster
@KristofDecoste1 · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks https://t.co/8gdIkApwmU

Jun 29, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 5,429 followers View post →
Rob Kay
@rob_robkay · X

RT @Lance63: Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks - from BMJ https://t.co/VzmfGWZZXj

Jun 28, 2020 · 1 share · 1,500 followers View post →
Lance Dyer 〓〓
@Lance63 · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks - from BMJ https://t.co/VzmfGWZZXj

Jun 28, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 4,389 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks https://t.co/ISKyjXyPvE via @jc_moubarac et al

Jun 27, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 32,257 followers View post →
Josep Vilaplana
@josep_vilaplana · X

Public health response to ultra-processed food and drinks | The BMJ https://t.co/n7VwFCuZ8P

Jun 26, 2020 · 2,261 followers View post →