one hundred years ago. The incidence of lung cancer began to rise after the peak, and this trend persisted until the 1990s.
Although the FDA is now permitted to regulate tobacco, it does not possess the same authority to regulate
ultra-processed foods in the United States. This is in contrast to Europe, which has more stringent regulations and more rigorous testing.
The absence of regulation has resulted in a significant increase in the consumption of UPFs and a surge in their availability on the market.
However, Dr. DeVito is of the opinion that, similar to tobacco, the UPF market could be significantly impacted by