Reformulation of ultra-processed products in Colombia after the introduction of public health regulations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The surge in ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and its association with the upsurge in non-communicable diseases in Colombia have motivated the implementation of multifaceted strategies to enhance the food landscape. These interventions include maximum sodium content in UPF, the introduction of front-of-package warning labeling (FOPL), and the implementation of taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages and UPF with excess sodium, sugars, and/or saturated fat content. These measures can effectively incentivize the reformulation of UPF, an area where empirical evidence remains limited within the country. Thus, this study aims to describe the changes in the content of nutrients between 2015 and 2024, when strategies promoting the reformulation of UPF were implemented.

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SUBMITTER: Cadena EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12312579 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature