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UPF [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Dietetics
- Mental Disorders
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ultra-processed food addiction
1, record 1, English, ultra%2Dprocessed%20food%20addiction
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ultraprocessed food addiction 2, record 1, English, ultraprocessed%20food%20addiction
correct, noun
- UPF addiction 3, record 1, English, UPF%20addiction
correct, noun
- highly processed food addiction 4, record 1, English, highly%20processed%20food%20addiction
correct, noun
- ultra-processed FA 5, record 1, English, ultra%2Dprocessed%20FA
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Yale Food Addiction Scale(YFAS) measures remain the most common empirical approach for operationalizing UPF addiction.... the YFAS(YFAS 2. 0) parallels the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(5th edition; DSM-5) approach for diagnosing SUDs [substance-use disorders]. Specifically, individuals can meet for UPF addiction by endorsing at least two of the 11 symptoms of SUDs with respect to their intake of UPFs(e. g., use despite negative consequences, persistent unsuccessful attempts to cut down, withdrawal), plus clinically significant impairment(e. g., interference with role obligations) or psychological distress. 6, record 1, English, - ultra%2Dprocessed%20food%20addiction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ultra-processed; ultraprocessed; highly processed: Being, consisting of, or relating to a food product whose form and substance have gone through multiple processes of modification along with the addition of such ingredients as sugars, salt, fats, and artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors. 7, record 1, English, - ultra%2Dprocessed%20food%20addiction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
addiction: The word "addiction" is sometimes considered stigmatizing. 8, record 1, English, - ultra%2Dprocessed%20food%20addiction
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ultraprocessed FA
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Diététique
- Troubles mentaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dépendance aux aliments ultratransformés
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20aux%20aliments%20ultratransform%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dépendance aux aliments ultra-transformés 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20aux%20aliments%20ultra%2Dtransform%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
- dépendance aux aliments hautement transformés 3, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20aux%20aliments%20hautement%20transform%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
- addiction aux aliments ultratransformés 4, record 1, French, addiction%20aux%20aliments%20ultratransform%C3%A9s
see observation, feminine noun
- addiction aux aliments ultra-transformés 5, record 1, French, addiction%20aux%20aliments%20ultra%2Dtransform%C3%A9s
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D'après une étude [...], les produits alimentaires hautement transformés sont capables de susciter une dépendance au même titre que la nicotine, la cocaïne ou l'héroïne [...] Cette enquête a impliqué l'examen de 281 études menées dans 36 pays distincts, et les résultats indiquent qu'environ 14 % des adultes présentent une dépendance aux aliments hautement transformés. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9pendance%20aux%20aliments%20ultratransform%C3%A9s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aliment ultratransformé : Plat, collation ou boisson issus de l'industrie agroalimentaire, dont le processus de fabrication, en plusieurs étapes, comprend l'ajout de plus de cinq ingrédients, additifs et/ou composés chimiquement modifiés. 6, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9pendance%20aux%20aliments%20ultratransform%C3%A9s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
addiction aux aliments ultratransformés; addiction aux aliments ultra-transformés : Au Québec, l'emploi du mot «addiction» est critiqué comme synonyme non standard de «dépendance», mais son emploi est accepté ailleurs dans la francophonie. Il peut également être parfois considéré comme stigmatisant. 7, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9pendance%20aux%20aliments%20ultratransform%C3%A9s
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-04-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ultra-processed food
1, record 2, English, ultra%2Dprocessed%20food
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- UPF 2, record 2, English, UPF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- highly processed food 3, record 2, English, highly%20processed%20food
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some foods are highly processed or ultra-processed. They most likely have many added ingredients such as sugar, salt, fat, and artificial colors or preservatives. Ultra-processed foods are made mostly from substances extracted from foods, such as fats, starches, added sugars, and hydrogenated fats. They may also contain additives like artificial colors and flavors or stabilizers. Examples of these foods are frozen meals, soft drinks, hot dogs and cold cuts, fast food, packaged cookies, cakes, and salty snacks. 4, record 2, English, - ultra%2Dprocessed%20food
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Techniques industrielles
- Hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aliment ultratransformé
1, record 2, French, aliment%20ultratransform%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- UPF 2, record 2, French, UPF
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- aliment hautement transformé 3, record 2, French, aliment%20hautement%20transform%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Que sont les aliments ultratransformés? Il s'agit de produits fabriqués en usine à partir de matières premières telles que le blé, le maïs, la viande réformée et d'autres, que l'on décompose pour en extraire des sous-produits, qui sont ensuite transformés à leur tour. On ajoute à ces substances des quantités élevées de sucre, de sel et de gras, mais aussi des additifs industriels (émulsifiants, saveurs artificielles, colorants, etc.) afin de les rendre plus savoureux, augmenter leur durée de conservation ou rehausser leur apparence. 4, record 2, French, - aliment%20ultratransform%C3%A9
Record 2, Key term(s)
- aliment ultra-transformé
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-02-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Water Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Union des Ports de France
1, record 3, English, Union%20des%20Ports%20de%20France
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- UPF 1, record 3, English, UPF
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Transport par eau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Union des Ports de France
1, record 3, French, Union%20des%20Ports%20de%20France
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- UPF 1, record 3, French, UPF
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Union des Ports de France (UPF) est l'association professionnelle représentant les exploitants de ports français. Elle rassemble ainsi 47 membres actifs qui regroupent les établissements gestionnaires de ports français de commerce et de pêche ainsi qu'un certain nombre de criées situés en métropole et dans les départements et territoires d'outre-mer : grands ports maritimes et fluvio-maritimes, ports autonomes, chambres de commerce et d'industrie, sociétés d’économie mixte et sociétés d'exploitation portuaires. 2, record 3, French, - Union%20des%20Ports%20de%20France
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-05-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management (General)
- Military Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- unit personal file
1, record 4, English, unit%20personal%20file
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- UPF 1, record 4, English, UPF
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unit personal file; UPF : designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 4, English, - unit%20personal%20file
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Administration militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dossier individuel à l'unité
1, record 4, French, dossier%20individuel%20%C3%A0%20l%27unit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- DIU 1, record 4, French, DIU
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dossier individuel à l'unité; DIU : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 4, French, - dossier%20individuel%20%C3%A0%20l%27unit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-09-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Employment Benefits
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Unified Pension File
1, record 5, English, Unified%20Pension%20File
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- UPF 1, record 5, English, UPF
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Avantages sociaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Fichier unifié des pensions
1, record 5, French, Fichier%20unifi%C3%A9%20des%20pensions
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- FUP 1, record 5, French, FUP
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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