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
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,575
Power
6$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Cabo Verde 1 7.00 0.28% +0% 555,987 1,575 $2,100 6$
Totals 1 555,987 1,575 $2,100 6$
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Recent Mentions

Cabo Verde Cabo Verde: Carlos Monteiro leads the Ministry for Youth and Sports, which is considered strategic for human capital development. 7

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: OE 2026 prioriza segurança, estabilidade e confiança da população, afirma Olavo Correia

Cabo Verde Cabo Verde: Carlos Monteiro is the Minister Adjunct to the Prime Minister for Youth and Sports who will preside over the closing act of the forum. 8

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: ​Boa Vista acolhe o Fórum “Pensar os Desportos Náuticos na ilha da Boa Vista”

Brazil Brazil: Carlos Monteiro is a professor who coined the concept of ultraprocessed foods and shared the article on social media. 7

O Globo: Ultraprocessados podem causar dependência semelhante ao uso de drogas, defendem pesquisadores

Cabo Verde Cabo Verde: Carlos Monteiro presided over the presentation of the future High Performance Sports Center in Espargos. 9

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Projecto do futuro Centro de Alto Rendimento Desportivo apresentado na ilha

Cabo Verde Cabo Verde: Carlos Monteiro, the Minister of Youth and Sports, advocated for new paradigms in the construction of school sports facilities. 8

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Ministro defende novos paradigmas na construção de de recintos desportivos escolares

Switzerland Switzerland: Carlos Monteiro is a Brazilian public health expert who introduced the Nova classification system for food processing. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Sind hochverarbeitete Lebensmittel per se ungesund?

Cabo Verde Cabo Verde: Carlos Monteiro, the Director Nacional de Pescas e Aquacultura, finds the conclusions of the studies very pertinent. 7

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Parque tecnológico, agência e fundação. Reforço institucional da economia azul deve passar por aqui, dizem estudos

Cabo Verde Cabo Verde: Carlos Monteiro, president of Techpark, mentioned that the incubation area being developed could be key to finding digital solutions for microfinancing in the archipelago. 7

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Banco de Cabo Verde sugere microfinanças digitais, Techpark mostra ferramentas