The mismatch between biological needs and the modern food industry

The food industry has developed ultra-processed products that disrupt the natural composition of food and take advantage of human cravings for sugar, salt, and fat to drive overconsumption and boost profits. This has contributed to rising obesity rates, nutrition-related chronic diseases, and environmental damage. Popkin, Ng, & Taillie (2025) highlight how addressing these issues requires strong political action and implementing health-focused food policies to mitigate the harmful effects of ultra-processed foods on human and planetary well-being. [NPID: ultra-processed foods, nutrition, obesity, overconsumption, chronic diseases, public health, food policies, environment, sugar, industry practices

Year: 2025

Reference: Popkin, B., Ng, S. W., & Taillie, L. S. (2025). The mismatch between biological needs and the modern food industry. Nature Food. https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-025-01129-8

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