The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett The Junk Food Doctor: "This Food Is Worse Than Smoking!" & "This Diet Prevents 60% Of Disease!" - Chris Van Tulleken (Ultra-Processed People Author)
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Oct 23, 2023 
In a thought-provoking discussion, Dr. Chris Van Tulleken, an infectious diseases doctor and BBC science presenter, tackles the alarming rise of ultra-processed foods. He reveals that 80% of diets consist of substances masquerading as food, often posing health risks greater than smoking. The conversation covers how junk food creates a public health emergency, the addictive tactics of food companies, and the misleading claims of 'health' foods. With obesity projected to impact half the global population soon, Dr. Van Tulleken advocates for systemic changes in food access and awareness.
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UPF's Deadly Impact
- Ultra-processed food (UPF) is the leading cause of early death globally, surpassing tobacco.
- A Western industrial diet, high in UPF, is responsible for a pandemic of diet-related diseases.
Brother's Obesity Struggle
- Chris van Tulleken's brother struggled with obesity, highlighting the addictive nature of UPF.
- Nagging him to lose weight proved counterproductive, as it made him own the problem less.
Willpower vs. Environment
- Willpower is largely a proxy for poverty; those with fewer resources have less choice in their diets.
- The 1975 obesity surge across demographics points to the food environment, not personal failing.
