Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN Forum)

Fardet Anthony

France

Hello,

My main concern with the report is the lack of clear propositions regarding food processing which is essential. Indeed, populations adhering the most to ultra-processed foods exhibit the highest risks of chronic diseases, especially in Western countries and big cities of emerging countries.

Therefore I propose that the concept of ultra-processed foods be more present in the report, as devlopped by Monteiro and collaborators with the international NOVA food classification according to degree of processing.

Besides, fractionating and recombining ingredients to create these ultra-processed foods is energy-consuming for no real health benefit: there is therefore a link with sustainibility.

Therefore I think this issue is essential and should adressed and developped in the report.

Available I remain,