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Nutritionist Advocates Balance Amid UK’s UPF Crisis

1/14/2025

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Dr. Federica Amati, a leading nutritionist, urges a balanced approach to ultra-processed foods (UPFs) such as Weetabix and baked beans. Although these foods are associated with health risks, she insists they don’t all need to be eliminated. With over 65% of UK calories stemming from UPFs, the obesity crisis, particularly in children, continues to escalate.

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Dr. Federica Amati, a leading nutritionist, urges a balanced approach to ultra-processed foods (UPFs) such as Weetabix and baked beans. Although these foods are associated with health risks, she insists they don’t all need to be eliminated. With over 65% of UK calories stemming from UPFs, the obesity crisis, particularly in children, continues to escalate.