49 pages 1 hour read

Chris van Tulleken

Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind Food That Isn't Food

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023

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Essay Topics

1.

To what extent should UPF be considered an addictive substance? How is it similar to and different from substances that are deemed addictive?

2.

Consider van Tulleken’s objections to UPF. To what extent can a form of nutritionism be reconciled with the NOVA scale?

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How would a tax on UPF be effective or equitable? Discuss this in the context of the relationship between poverty and UPF consumption.