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Story summary
- Research shows that food perceptions impact overeating more than labels like "ultra-processed foods" (UPFs).
- A study with over 3,000 UK adults reveals that beliefs about food significantly influence eating behavior.
- Nutritional content and sensory qualities predict 78% of overeating.
- Classifying foods as UPFs offers little insight into enjoyment and overeating.
- Critics suggest a personalized nutrition approach, emphasizing food literacy and understanding eating motives.
