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 (78 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Cabo Verde | 1 | 9.00 | 0.22% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,225 | $2,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 1 | 555,987 | 1,225 | $2,100 | 5$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Cabo Verde:
Carlos Monteiro announced the inauguration of the first tartan track at the Estádio Adérito Sena in São Vicente.
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Spain:
Carlos Monteiro is a Brazilian scientist known for coining the term 'ultraprocessed' to describe a type of food that has been excessively processed.
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Dominican Republic:
Carlos Monteiro proposed a system that classifies foods based on the amount of processing they undergo.
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Portugal:
Carlos Monteiro contributed to the team's victory by scoring one goal.
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Liechtenstein:
Carlos Monteiro is a researcher who highlights the need for dietary guidelines to be adapted to each country's context and culture.
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Cabo Verde:
Carlos Monteiro made this statement at the opening ceremony of the UFOA meeting.
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Liechtenstein:
Carlos Monteiro's team at Nupens created the Guia Alimentar Para a População Brasileira, which had significant impacts on food and health policies in Brazil.
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Liechtenstein:
Carlos Monteiro was chosen as one of the 50 most influential people for 2025 by The Washington Post for his work on ultraprocessed foods.
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