For Healthcare Professionals Only.
Journal: British Medical Journal
Validity Period (for CME): January 2026
(click to expand) Information for Doctor CME Category 3A (Self-study)
CME points will be awarded to doctors who submit claims for reading papers from Refereed Journals recommended by SMC or listed in PubMed. Papers must be published within the last 2 years. Claims from other publications, such as newsletters, magazines or non-refereed journals, will be rejected. This article serves as a concise overview of the key insights extracted from the original article. Hence, ensure to cite the actual research paper in your CME Cat. 3A claim. Link to the paper is provided in the footnotes. For more information, visit: [Criteria], [List]
(click to expand) Information for Pharmacist CPE Category 3A (Reading)
CPE points will be award to pharmacists who submit claims for reading papers from the list of journals recommended by the SPC if they wish to minimise the rejection of claims for reading non-recognised materials. This article serves as a concise overview of the key insights extracted from the original article. Hence, ensure to cite the actual research paper in your CPE Cat. 3A claim. Link to the paper is provided in the footnotes. For more information, visit: [Main], [Guide, Page 26], [List]
Overview of Ultra-Processed Foods
- Defined via the Nova classification, ultra-processed foods include a broad array of ready-to-eat products such as snacks, soft drinks, instant noodles, and pre-made meals.
- These products are characterized by high levels of additives and minimal whole foods, enhancing taste, texture, and shelf life at the expense of nutritional quality.
- Consumption of ultra-processed foods varies globally, with high intake in the United States and Australia (58% and 42% respectively), compared to lower intake in countries like Italy and South Korea (10% and 25% respectively).
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