Ultra-processed foods: a concept in need of revision to avoid targeting healthful and sustainable plant-based foods

Messina, Mark; Sievenpiper, John L.; Williamson, Patricia; Kiel, Jessica; Erdman, John W.

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“…NOVA oversimplifies and inadequately assesses the nutritional attributes of soya‐based alternatives. We maintain our view that NOVA misrepresents soya burgers and soy milk, which can be valuable components of plant‐based diets (Messina et al ., 2023).…”

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Bibliometric analysis of the impact of ultra‐processed foods on the gut microbiota

Baspakova,

Bazargaliyev,

Kaliyev

et al. 2024

Int J of Food Sci Tech

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SummaryThe escalating demand for ultra‐processed foods poses a growing concern due to its potential adverse effects on human health. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research and review articles investigating the intricate relationship between ultra‐processed foods and the gut microbiota. Employing rigorous search strategies across Scopus and Web of Science databases, we identified 211 English‐language articles. Utilizing Biblioshiny and R‐tool Bibliometrix, we analysed publication and citation trends, prominent contributors, collaborative networks, and influential journals. Our investigation reveals a consistent upward trajectory in both publications and citations over the past 42 years. Notably, the articles by Chassaing et al. (2015) and Thomas et al. (2011) stand out with the highest citation counts, highlighting their impact in research and review domains. The United States emerges as a key player, leading in both citations and productivity. "Nutrients" emerges as a dominant journal in disseminating knowledge in this field. Importantly, our analysis extends beyond bibliometrics to glean insights into the actual impact of ultra‐processed foods on the gut microbiota. Synthesizing findings from the reviewed articles, we observe a nuanced relationship between ultra‐processed food consumption and alterations in the gut microbiota composition. While the specific "dry" impact remains a focal point, our results underscore the need for targeted research to elucidate the molecular and functional implications of these dietary patterns on gut microbial communities. This 42‐year bibliometric journey underscores the increasing awareness and concern surrounding the impact of ultra‐processed foods on the gut microbiota. The rising trend in publications and citations, coupled with our nuanced insights, emphasizes the continued significance of this field. Researchers, policymakers, and health professionals will find our study valuable for understanding the evolving landscape and addressing the broader implications of modern dietary trends on human health.

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Bibliometric analysis of the impact of ultra‐processed foods on the gut microbiota

Baspakova,

Bazargaliyev,

Kaliyev

et al. 2024

Int J of Food Sci Tech

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“…Of course, not all researchers declaring associations with UPF manufacturers make claims to adversely influence policy processes. Nevertheless, UPF-related research has become highly politicised and the integrity of the claims presented by researchers associated with UPF manufacturers demands close scrutiny.It was therefore surprising that in a letter in reply to my Commentary, published in this issue of the journal, Messina et al accuse me of using 'classic ad hominem reasoning' in describing this phenomenon (3) . This is an extraordinary accusation and it is incorrect as there was no personal attack anywhere in my Commentary.…”

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“…It was therefore surprising that in a letter in reply to my Commentary, published in this issue of the journal, Messina et al . accuse me of using ‘classic ad hominem reasoning’ in describing this phenomenon ( 3 ) . This is an extraordinary accusation and it is incorrect as there was no personal attack anywhere in my Commentary.…”

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The need for particular scrutiny of claims made by researchers associated with ultra-processed food manufacturers

Lawrence

2023

Public Health Nutr.

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Letter to the EditorThe need for particular scrutiny of claims made by researchers associated with ultra-processed food manufacturers Dear EditorThank you again for your invitation for me to provide a Commentary on ultra-processed foods (UPF) (1) . In this Commentary, I referred to challenges the UPF concept presents to researchers with declared associations with UPF manufacturers. The interplay between nutrition research and commercial interests is a widely recognised phenomenon in the commercial determinants of health literature. For example, it has been reported that findings from systematic reviews of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and weight gain in which the researchers' declared interests with UPF manufacturers were less likely to be counter to the sponsor's interests than reviews on the same topic where no interests were declared (2) . Of course, not all researchers declaring associations with UPF manufacturers make claims to adversely influence policy processes. Nevertheless, UPF-related research has become highly politicised and the integrity of the claims presented by researchers associated with UPF manufacturers demands close scrutiny.It was therefore surprising that in a letter in reply to my Commentary, published in this issue of the journal, Messina et al. accuse me of using 'classic ad hominem reasoning' in describing this phenomenon (3) . This is an extraordinary accusation and it is incorrect as there was no personal attack anywhere in my Commentary. It is also baseless for reasons which include: 1. Messina et al. misrepresent the Commentary's purpose This article has been co-published with permission in British Journal of Nutrition and in Public Health Nutrition.

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The need for particular scrutiny of claims made by researchers associated with ultra-processed food manufacturers

Lawrence

2023

Br J Nutr

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The author is a Board member of Food Standards Australia New Zealand. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the positions of any organisation with which he is associated. The author receives funding from the Australian Research Council Discovery Project; DP190101323, 'Reforming evidence synthesis and translation for food and nutrition policy'. He declares that there are no conflicts of interest.

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Ultra-processed foods: a concept in need of revision to avoid targeting healthful and sustainable plant-based foods

Cited by 3 publications

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Bibliometric analysis of the impact of ultra‐processed foods on the gut microbiota

Bibliometric analysis of the impact of ultra‐processed foods on the gut microbiota

The need for particular scrutiny of claims made by researchers associated with ultra-processed food manufacturers

The need for particular scrutiny of claims made by researchers associated with ultra-processed food manufacturers

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