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Ultra-Processed Food: A Recipe for Ill Health?
Ultra-processed foods contain chemicals that regulators say are safe, but there is emerging evidence of a link between some of these chemicals and cancer, diabetes and strokes.
The UK is facing a chronic illness epidemic, with diabetes rates at record levels and cancers in young people rising steeply. Now, there’s growing evidence suggesting this could be linked to the food we eat. Ultra-processed convenience foods contain chemicals that UK regulators say are safe, but Panorama investigates emerging scientific evidence of a link between some of these chemicals and cancer, diabetes and strokes.
Last on
Fri 16 Jun 2023
04:10
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Luke Mendham |
| Researcher | Verity Portas |
| Executive Producer | Mike Lewis |
| Executive Producer | Leo Telling |
| Editor | Karen Wightman |
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Mon 5 Jun 2023 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD- Mon 5 Jun 2023 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Mon 5 Jun 2023 23:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Wales HD & Wales only
- Fri 16 Jun 2023 04:10
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