Carlos Monteiro
Carlos Monteiro is a renowned Brazilian researcher and professor at the University of São Paulo's School of Public Health. He is best known for introducing the concept of ultraprocessed foods in 2009, which has had a significant impact on global nutrition research. His work has led to him being cited extensively in scientific literature, making him a leading authority in the field. Monteiro founded the Nucleus of Epidemiological Research in Nutrition and Health (Nupens) and has contributed to numerous studies highlighting the health risks associated with ultraprocessed food consumption, advocating for dietary guidelines and public health policies to address these issues.
Born on Jan 01, 1947 (79 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 8.00 | 0.48% | +0% | 555,987 | 2,686 | $2,100 | 10$ |
| Totals | 1 | 555,987 | 2,686 | $2,100 | 10$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Cabo Verde:
Carlos Monteiro is the Minister Adjunct to the Prime Minister for Youth and Sports who will preside over the opening act of the forum.
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Ireland:
Carlos Monteiro, professor of public health nutrition at the University of São Paulo in Brazil, introduced the term UPF when developing a food classification system called Nova.
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Cabo Verde:
Carlos Monteiro presided over the event announcing São Filipe as the Capital Cabo-verdiana da Juventude 2026.
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North Macedonia:
Professor Carlos Monteiro from the University of Sao Paulo is one of the authors of the series warning about the dangers of ultra-processed food.
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Cabo Verde:
Carlos Monteiro is the Minister for Youth and Sports who will officially preside over the ceremony.
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Switzerland:
Carlos Monteiro is a Brazilian public health expert who coined the term ultra-processed foods.
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Cabo Verde:
Carlos Monteiro led the official visit of the Cabo Verdean delegation.
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Cabo Verde:
Carlos Monteiro is the Minister of Sports in Cape Verde, advocating for the development of sports as a national priority.
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Cabo Verde:
Carlos Monteiro emphasized the importance of investment in the national handball team's development.
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Cabo Verde:
Carlos Monteiro highlighted the historical moment for beach volleyball in Cabo Verde during the opening of the international event.
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