Are ultra-processed foods too tasty? Toward a metabolic framework for diet and obesity
Abstract
A recent lawsuit against "hyper-palatable" ultra-processed foods has amplified controversies over its effects on obesity-related chronic disease. Addressing this public health crisis requires a new framework, centered on the metabolic effects of food.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
Nutrition
Genetics
and Disease
Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
Publication details
- Journal / source
- PLoS Medicine
- Publisher
- Public Library of Science (PLoS)
- Volume
- 23
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- e1005025–e1005025
- Publication date
- 3 April 2026
- Language
- EN