Ultra-processed foods: how functional is the NOVA system?

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Authors

Véronique Braesco · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Clermont-Ferrand

Isabelle Souchon · Université d'Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse

Patrick Sauvant · Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Typhaine Haurogné · Nutrition, Obésité et Risque Thrombotique

Matthieu Maillot · Nutrition, Obésité et Risque Thrombotique

Catherine Féart · Université de Bordeaux

Nicole Darmon

Abstract

Although assignments were more consistent for some foods than others, overall consistency among evaluators was low, even when ingredient information was available. These results suggest current NOVA criteria do not allow for robust and functional food assignments.

Topics & Keywords

Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling Consumer Packaging Perceptions and Trends Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Volume 76, Issue 9, pp. 1245-1253

DOI: 10.1038/s41430-022-01099-1

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