Higher health risks associated with consuming ultra-processed foods indicated by ICMR, says Union Minister
The Indian Council of Medical Research has warned that high consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to serious health issues like obesity and diabetes. The government is now promoting new dietary guidelines to help citizens identify and limit these food products.
Why it matters
Public health awareness regarding processed food consumption is critical for addressing the rising burden of non-communicable diseases in India.
The Indian Council of Medical Research has indicated that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is associated with higher risk of adverse health outcomes, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav has stated in the Lok Sabha.
Replying to an unstarred question by Congress MP from Puducherry V. Vaithilingam on Union government’s position on the recent study showing the impact of higher consumption of UPFs on health, the Union Minister said that based on available global scientific evidence, the ICMR has given an indication on the adverse health outcomes, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and mental disorders.
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