Watch that Bite!

Until recently, calories, salt and fat percentage were the main factors used to decide if food was healthy or not. However, in recent years, a new player has appeared: the process. The more processed the foods, the unhealthier they are. Recently, the focus of scientists has moved to the effects of ultra-processed foods. What are ultra-processed foods and are they really that unhealthy? Let’s find out more. 

Watch the video of 5:55 minutes (source: BBC News)

Questions about the video:

1. What is the definition of ultra-processed foods according to Dr. Chris van Tale ?
2. What is ‘commercial determinance’ and what does it have to do with ultra-processed foods? Use your own words.
3. What is the effect of income on the intake of ultra-processed foods?
4. What can be done to limit the effect of ultra-processed foods?

Ultra-processed foods seem to be feared when it comes to nutrition, but are they really that bad for our health? Read this article from The Guardian about what it is like not eating ultra-processed foods for a week.

Questions about the text:

1. What did the author, Cecilia Nowell, learn from the experience?
2. Why is Cecilia Nowell worried about ultra-processed foods? Mention three things.

Discussion questions:

1. What do you think about ultra-processed foods?
2. What can be done about the challenges ultra-processed foods bring to society?
3. How do you think the food industry will develop the coming years?

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