06/02/2026
👩⚕️ UPFs (ultra-processed foods)
UPFs are foods that have been highly processed. However, many processed foods are still nutritious. Examples include breakfast cereals fortified with iron and vitamins, plant-based milks with added calcium, and hummus containing citric acid. These foods can contribute important nutrients such as carbohydrates and fibre.
It’s important to avoid labelling foods as “good” or “bad”, as this messaging can be damaging — especially for children. Instead, we need to look at the bigger picture and offer foods from all food groups, with some foods eaten more frequently than others.
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