Carlos Augusto Monteiro
Carlos Augusto Monteiro is a prominent Brazilian epidemiologist associated with the University of São Paulo's School of Public Health. Renowned for his influential work in nutrition and public health, he developed the NOVA classification system, which categorizes foods based on their processing levels. His groundbreaking research, particularly on ultraprocessed foods, highlights the health risks associated with these products, advocating for stricter regulations and increased taxation on such items. Notably, Monteiro has been recognized among the world's most cited researchers and has significantly shifted the conversation around food responsibility from individual choices to the actions of the food industry.
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Carlos Augusto Monteiro is a coauthor of the study on ultraprocessed foods and an emeritus professor of nutrition and public health.
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Carlos Augusto Monteiro is an emeritus professor in the school of public health at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil.
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Carlos Augusto Monteiro is an influential epidemiologist who created the term 'ultraprocessed' to categorize food products.
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