Carlos Monteiro

Carlos Monteiro

researcher Brazil

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 (78 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
329,428
Power
6,188$
Sentiment
8.54
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 7.50 0.10% +0% 67,886,011 65,749 $2,700,000 2,615$
Cabo Verde 2 7.50 0.52% +10% 555,987 3,194 $2,100 12$
Brazil 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 211,049,527 190,995 $1,500,000 1,357$
Sweden 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 10,099,265 9,025 $530,000 474$
Switzerland 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,839 $700,000 634$
Liechtenstein 1 8.00 0.11% +0% 38,137 42 $6,900 8$
Saudi Arabia 1 9.00 0.12% +0% 34,813,871 43,463 $700,000 874$
Portugal 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 10,196,709 9,120 $240,000 215$
Totals 10 343,294,129 329,427 $6,379,000 6,189$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Cabo Verde Cabo Verde: Carlos Monteiro highlighted the historical moment for beach volleyball in Cabo Verde during the opening of the international event. 8

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Receber etapa mundial de voleibol de praia dará mais créditos a Cabo Verde – ministro

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Carlos Monteiro, professor of public health nutrition at the University of São Paulo, warns that profit-driven corporations are driving changes in dietary habits. 8

The Guardian: ‘One bite and he was hooked’: from Kenya to Nepal, how parents are battling ultra-processed foods | Global development

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Prof Carlos Monteiro, from the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil, who set up the Nova classification system for categorising food, said the growing consumption of ultra-processed foods 'is reshaping diets worldwide'. 7

BBC: Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn

Switzerland Switzerland: Carlos Monteiro is an emeritus professor known for his research on ultra-processed foods. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Die Wissenschaft darum wird zur Ideologie

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia: Carlos Monteiro, a professor at the University of São Paulo, coined the term 'ultra-processed foods' and emphasizes the urgent need for global action based on current evidence. 9

Sabq: من السكري إلى الاكتئاب.. 43 خبيرًا يحذرون من خطر الأغذية فائقة المعالجة

Sweden Sweden: Carlos Monteiro is the lead author and a professor of nutrition and public health at the University of São Paulo. 9

Dagens Nyheter: Forskare kräver skärpta kostråd mot ultraprocessad mat

Liechtenstein Liechtenstein: Carlos Monteiro is the founder of the Núcleo de Pesquisas Epidemiológicas em Nutrição e Saúde at the University of São Paulo and creator of the concept of ultraprocessed foods. 8

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão): Ultraprocessados estão substituindo a comida de verdade, alerta estudo; cientistas pedem ação global

Brazil Brazil: Carlos Monteiro is a Brazilian epidemiologist and professor who coordinated a series of articles on the impact of ultraprocessed foods on human health. 9

O Globo: Pesquisadores pedem ação urgente contra avanço de ultraprocessados em nova série na Lancet