Scientists calling for warnings, ad bans on ultra-processed foods

Researchers say ultra-processed foods that are high in fats, starches, sugars and additives now make up 73% of the U.S. food supply, even though they are linked to health issues like diabetes, obesity, cancer and depression. Scientists say these foods should be regulated with tobacco-style warnings and advertising bans. Trish Cotter, global lead for the Food Policy Program at Vital Strategies, joined CBS News to discuss ultra-processed foods.

[tmoneystickyrice]

Instead of warning labels how about just getting these ingredients banned like in other countries.

[fonducci]

These warnings and bans should have come a long time ago.

[strawpiglet]

If they actually cared they’d first stop subsidizing corn syrup and they’d ban the pesticides Europe bans, just for a start.

[Lyssa]

BAN it!!! Stop putting profits before people!!!

[HB-ykut]

My thought is… if it is so unhealthy it should not be manufactured in the first place.

[googleuser]

Ban it. Force companies to change the food we eat. That would be amazing.

[boracho]

Our food is banned in other countries. Imagine that

[Starfish]

Geez, it only took them four decades to start doing this

[Finnleigh.Jackson]

The veggies and fruits sections in grocery markets should be much larger and unprocessed food should be much CHEAPER not more expensive than junk food.

[missoffline]

73% of the food supply is shocking numbers! No wonder it's hard, or nearly impossible, to have a healthy diet.

[TheWizard]

It's sick how money rules. This shouldn't even be a debate... feeding people poison for profit is wrong.

[derrickscott]

Cutting way back on ultra-processed/fast food is one of the best things I ever did for my depression. In retrospect, my worst episodes coincided with when I ate that junk for most of my meals. Since I started making a lot more of my own food from fresh ingredients, I've improved my mood, lost weight, lowered my blood pressure, saved money and found joy in cooking as a hobby. A healthier diet requires more time but is worth it as an investment in yourself.

[mrbellvearn]

This should be grounds for class action lawsuits.

[KiaGreenEyes]

Those foods are cheaper than the whole foods we SHOULD be eating. Make whole foods affordable!!!

[laneyluneva]

Food and health companiies blame the consumer, that they should eat in "moderation." Meanwhile, those same food companies formulate the food to be as addicting as possible. It's shameful.

[isabellataliamicallef]

It’s about time 😭 I’m sick of being treated like I’m crazy for wanting to eat real food

[devilally]

Sue the FDA for allowing this sh!t in the first place!

[lukeskywalker]

3 minutes of air time for your health. That's all you'll get folks. Now let's run a commercial for McDonalds

[marchmadness]

This is the exact reason why the human body going through complications

[sarahlo]

Why did the lady being interviewed seem like she was just asked to appear on the show 5 min before it aired lol?