What We’re Showing
This graphic shows the share of ultra-processed food in adults’ diet across select countries, based on data from the British Medical Journal via BBC.
Key Takeaways
- In America and the UK, more than half of adult’s caloric intake are from ultra-processed foods that contain colorings, chemicals, and sweeteners not found in domestic kitchens.
- Ultra-processed foods are linked to numerous health conditions, spanning from heart disease and obesity to cancer.
- Globally, one billion people globally are estimated to be obese, rising significantly over the past several decades.
Dataset
| Country | Share of Adults’ Diet |
|---|---|
| U.S. | 58% |
| UK | 57% |
| Australia | 40% |
| South Africa | 39% |
| Mexico | 30% |
| Japan | 28% |
| Chile | 28% |
| Brazil | 22% |
| South Korea | 21% |
| Indonesia | 18% |
| Italy | 18% |
Data sources
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/what_is_ultra-processed_food
