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Would you volunteer to eat exclusively ultra-processed foods for a research experiment? ...with Dr Samuel Dicken

Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AO

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Would you volunteer to eat exclusively ultra-processed foods for a research experiment? ...with Dr Samuel Dicken

In this conversation, Professor Clare Collins interviews Dr Samuel Dicken from University College London about ultra-processed foods, the definitions and results of his research study that compared what happened when people were fed only ultra-processed OR minimally processed diets for 8 weeks. Their discussion highlights how much ultra-processed foods people now usually eat, association with health issues, and the need for better research and practical guides to help people. Dr Dicken shares insights from his study, which showed significant differences in weight loss and health outcomes between the two dietary patterns, emphasising the importance of addressing the food system, food manufacturing, reformulation and strategies to help people eat healthily.

Link to Dr Dicken's research study here

More on ultra-processed foods: No Money No Time Ultra-Processed, Ultra-Common: What are Australians Eating?

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What is healthy eating?

Eating healthy is making sure you enjoy a wide variety of foods from each of the five major food groups daily, in the amounts recommended. The five major food groups as recommended by the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating are:

  1. vegetables and legumes/bean
  2. fruit
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  5. milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives, mostly reduced fat.

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