An extensive analysis of studies spanning 36 countries discovered that 14 percent of adults and 12 percent of children are showing signs consistent with this type of addiction.
UPFs are industrially-made foods containing ingredients that we typically don’t use in our homes. These foods artificially contain different combinations of fats and carbohydrates.
“Researchers found that UPFs, mainly those rich in refined carbs and added fats, stimulate our brains in ways that make them nearly irresistible,” the analysis in The BMJ states.
Authors in The BMJ analysis suggest that broad-based policy measures, including imposing taxes and introducing warning labels on UPFs, can help, and Indian doctors agree with this.