Parents and young people: share your concerns about ultra-processed foods (UPFs)

"This month, the Lancet published the world's largest review on the health threats of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), showing that they are replacing fresh food on every continent and are exposing millions of people to long-term harm. Globally one in 10 children are considered obese, as junk food overwhelms childhood diets. Previous research has shown how susceptible children are to junk food advertising."

"Parents and young people, are you concerned about the level of UPFs in your diet? Is it easy and affordable to find fresh food and eat healthily where you live? What changes do you think would help encourage healthy eating habits? We're particularly interested in hearing from parents in low- and middle-income countries where the rise in childhood obesity is steepest."

"You can share your concerns about ultra-processed foods (UPFs) using this form. Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of the feature and we will delete any personal data when we no longer require it for this purpose."

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are replacing fresh food on every continent and exposing millions of people to long-term harm. Globally, one in ten children is considered obese as junk food overwhelms childhood diets. Children are especially susceptible to junk food advertising, increasing unhealthy consumption. Parents and young people are invited to report concerns about UPF levels, access to affordable fresh food, and barriers to healthy eating. Contributions can be submitted securely and anonymously, with personal data deleted when no longer required. The rise in childhood obesity is steepest in low- and middle-income countries.

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