"Ultra-Processed People" (2023) delves into the troubling prevalence of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in modern diets and their links to health problems like obesity, cancer, and dementia. The book exposes how these foods, including microwave meals, cereals, and snack bars, not only compromise our health but also our environment and societal norms. It explores the evolution of UPFs, critiques the role of food advertising, and offers strategies to mitigate our consumption and transform our food culture.
An Economist Best Book of 2023
A Financial Times Best Food and Drink Book of 2023
Chris van Tulleken, an associate professor at University College London and an infectious diseases doctor with a medical degree from Oxford and a PhD in molecular virology, is renowned for his extensive research and broadcasting work. He collaborates with organizations like UNICEF and the World Health Organization on studies related to corporate influences on child nutrition. Additionally, van Tulleken is an author and broadcaster, having co-authored "Operation Ouch!" (2017) and won two BAFTAs1 for his educational programming on BBC television and radio.
British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA): the British equivalent of the Oscars and Emmys, celebrating achievements in acting, directing, writing, and production.
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