Research
Adherence
Dietary guidelines should prioritize the NOVA classification (degree of processing) over nutrient profiling to effectively reduce diet-related disease.
Advocate for or follow dietary guidelines that emphasize eating fresh meals and avoiding ultra-processed products, rather than focusing solely on macronutrient ratios or calorie counts.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Compelling and consistent evidence from studies conducted in Canada and by independent research teams all over the world shows that the main issue with food, nutrition, and health is not nutrients, as has been assumed, but the nature, purpose, and degree of food processing.
Why this rating
Based on expert consensus, international guidelines (Brazil), and observational data.
Source
How to enhance the good health and well-being of Canadians:
Jean‐Claude Moubarac et al. · Canadian Food Studies / La Revue canadienne des études sur l alimentation · 2022
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