Carlos Monteiro
SwitzerlandresearcherMaleb. 19476.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Carlos Monteiro coined the description ultra processed food (UPF) and warned that such foods should carry tobacco-style warnings.
One crunchin’ chicken sandwich at a time, Ireland is becoming a fast food nation – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-19
Carlos Monteiro coined the term 'ultra-processed food' and critiques the capitalist food system.
Sollten wir hochverarbeitete Lebensmittel meiden?Switzerland· 2026-06-01
Carlos Monteiro is the Minister Adjunct to the Prime Minister for Youth and Sports who will preside over the opening act of the forum.
Boa Vista acolhe Fórum Juvenil da Acção Climática
Cabo Verde· 2026-03-02Carlos 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.
Chilling headlines about so-called ‘UPFs’ keep coming. What do Irish shoppers need to know? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-08
Carlos Monteiro presided over the event announcing São Filipe as the Capital Cabo-verdiana da Juventude 2026.
São Filipe assume desafio Capital Cabo-verdiana da Juventude e compromete-se em elevar fasquiaCabo Verde· 2026-02-07
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.
Газираните сокови и брзата храна го зголемуваат ризикот од дури 12 болести
North Macedonia· 2026-02-05Carlos Monteiro is the Minister for Youth and Sports who will officially preside over the ceremony.
São Filipe foi escolhida para ser Cidade Capital Cabo-verdiana da Juventude 2026Cabo Verde· 2026-02-04Carlos Monteiro is a Brazilian public health expert who coined the term ultra-processed foods.
Sind hochverarbeitete Lebensmittel ungesund? Fakten im ÜberblickSwitzerland· 2026-02-02
Carlos Monteiro led the official visit of the Cabo Verdean delegation.
Cabo Verde assina Memorando de Entendimento com o SC Braga para reforço da cooperação desportivaCabo Verde· 2026-01-28
Carlos Monteiro is the Minister of Sports in Cape Verde, advocating for the development of sports as a national priority.
Carlos Monteiro, Ministro do Desporto O sucesso do desporto cabo-verdiano não se pode medir pelo resultado das selecçõesCabo Verde· 2026-01-11
Carlos Monteiro emphasized the importance of investment in the national handball team's development.
Selecção inicia estágio em Portugal com ambição de pódio no Africano do RuandaCabo Verde· 2025-12-24
Carlos Monteiro highlighted the historical moment for beach volleyball in Cabo Verde during the opening of the international event.
Receber etapa mundial de voleibol de praia dará mais créditos a Cabo Verde – ministroCabo Verde· 2025-12-12
Carlos Monteiro is the Minister of Sports representing the government.
Cabo Verde conhece hoje adversários para o Mundial2026Cabo Verde· 2025-12-05
Carlos Monteiro, professor of public health nutrition at the University of São Paulo, warns that profit-driven corporations are driving changes in dietary habits.
‘One bite and he was hooked’: from Kenya to Nepal, how parents are battling ultra-processed foods | Global development
United Kingdom· 2025-12-04
Carlos Monteiro from the Port of Aveiro discussed the impact of energy management on urban quality of life.
Redes e literacia para uma transição energética sustentável | Conteúdo comercial
Portugal· 2025-12-01
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'.
Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warnUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-19
Carlos Monteiro is an emeritus professor known for his research on ultra-processed foods.
Die Wissenschaft darum wird zur IdeologieSwitzerland· 2025-11-19
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.
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Saudi Arabia· 2025-11-19Carlos Monteiro is the lead author and a professor of nutrition and public health at the University of São Paulo.
Forskare kräver skärpta kostråd mot ultraprocessad mat
Sweden· 2025-11-19
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.
Ultraprocessados estão substituindo a comida de verdade, alerta estudo; cientistas pedem ação global
Liechtenstein· 2025-11-19
Carlos Monteiro is a Brazilian epidemiologist and professor who coordinated a series of articles on the impact of ultraprocessed foods on human health.
Pesquisadores pedem ação urgente contra avanço de ultraprocessados em nova série na Lancet
Brazil· 2025-11-19
Carlos Monteiro is the Minister of Sports who will preside over the central ceremony of the National Day of Cape Verdean Sports.
Praia acolhe comemoração central do Dia Nacional do Desporto Cabo-verdianoCabo Verde· 2025-11-08Monteiro is a world reference in food and nutrition, creator of the NOVA classification and influential in labeling policies and combating ultra-processed foods.
Relatório lista os 107 cientistas brasileiros que mais influenciam decisões no mundo; veja quem sãoBrazil· 2025-11-06
Monteiro is a world reference in food and nutrition, creator of the NOVA classification and influential in labeling policies and combating ultra-processed foods.
Relatório lista os 107 cientistas brasileiros que mais influenciam decisões no mundo; veja quem sãoBrazil· 2025-11-06Carlos Monteiro advocated for the modernization of artisanal fishing to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.
“As políticas das pescas têm sido impostas, mas agora queremos trabalhar da base para o topo” – ApescCabo Verde· 2025-11-05
Carlos Monteiro is a member of the Board of Directors of the Port of Aveiro and the Port of Figueira da Foz.
Aveiro recebe nova edição do Encontro Energia e Território | Conteúdo comercialPortugal· 2025-11-02
Carlos Monteiro is the Minister of Sports who will preside over the ceremony honoring the women's football team.
Selecção feminina chega hoje a Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-10-29Carlos Monteiro is the Minister Adjunct to the Prime Minister for Youth and Sports who will be present at the signing ceremony of the contract for the remodeling of the Municipal Polivalente in Cidade das Pombas.
Governo e Câmara do Paul assinam contrato para remodelação do Polivalente Municipal da Cidade das PombasCabo Verde· 2025-10-25Carlos Monteiro highlights the need to strengthen the impact of the Fishing Agreement on local communities.
DNPA defende reforço do impacto do Acordo de Pescas nas comunidades locaisCabo Verde· 2025-10-23Carlos Monteiro is a nutritional epidemiologist and emeritus professor at the University of São Paulo in Brazil.
How America Got Hooked on Ultraprocessed Food
United States· 2025-10-16
