Re: Consumption of ultra-processed foods and cancer risk: results from NutriNet-Santé prospective cohort
This is a very impressive, high powered prospective cohort study for exploring the association between population dietetics and cancers. The authors must be complemented for producing this type of database into the public domain.
The incidence of malignancy is on the rise and becoming a significant public health problem throughout the globe. The epidemiological trends clearly indicate cancers are now common in a relatively young population.
Our dietetic habits have changed tremendously in the last two decades. Junk food is now becoming fashionable, particularly for the young population.
I always think whether food is essential for survival or to satisfy our taste buds. A large section of population has changed its attitude towards food and made it as a mode of entertainment.
In India, unscientific processing of foods is widely prevalent. We are not sure about the quality of food additives. The regulatory agencies, although doing a good job, are not sufficient to optimize the standards and quality of food substances.
Taking into account the increasing burden of both communicable and non-communicable disorders, the time has come that our governments should take tough and harsh measures to ensure high standards in food.
Competing interests:
No competing interests
19 February 2018
Rajesh Verma
Professor
Rajesh Verma
Department Of Neurology
Professor, Department Of Neurology,, King George Medical University,
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Re: Consumption of ultra-processed foods and cancer risk: results from NutriNet-Santé prospective cohort
This is a very impressive, high powered prospective cohort study for exploring the association between population dietetics and cancers. The authors must be complemented for producing this type of database into the public domain.
The incidence of malignancy is on the rise and becoming a significant public health problem throughout the globe. The epidemiological trends clearly indicate cancers are now common in a relatively young population.
Our dietetic habits have changed tremendously in the last two decades. Junk food is now becoming fashionable, particularly for the young population.
I always think whether food is essential for survival or to satisfy our taste buds. A large section of population has changed its attitude towards food and made it as a mode of entertainment.
In India, unscientific processing of foods is widely prevalent. We are not sure about the quality of food additives. The regulatory agencies, although doing a good job, are not sufficient to optimize the standards and quality of food substances.
Taking into account the increasing burden of both communicable and non-communicable disorders, the time has come that our governments should take tough and harsh measures to ensure high standards in food.
Competing interests: No competing interests