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NOVA Classification

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Last discussed Nov 10, 2026

Food classification system by Carlos Monteiro that groups foods by degree of processing; NOVA 4 is ultra-processed.

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The Hype vs. Data on Saturated Fat, Red Meat, & Seed Oils
Dariush Mozaffarian · Nov 10, 2026

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"The main classification system that defines ultra-processed foods is called the NOVA classification... NOVA is just 'new' in Portuguese."

The Hype vs. Data on Saturated Fat, Red Meat, & Seed Oils · ▶ 1:26:24 · Nov 10, 2026
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