UPF

American  

abbreviation

1. ultraviolet protection factor: the effectiveness of clothing fabrics in protecting the skin from the sun’s ultraviolet UVA and UVB radiation, rated on a scale of increasing protectiveness, the number being the ratio of the radiation dose needed to produce minimal redness when wearing the fabric compared to the dose needed to produce the same redness when not wearing it.

   A shirt with a UPF of 50 will reduce your ultraviolet exposure by 50 times (98% UV blockage).

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Etymology

Origin of UPF

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The authors detail how UPF companies use a range of strategies to increase sales and block policies designed to protect consumers.

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While the authors acknowledge scientific debates about Nova and UPF definitions -- including the need for more long-term trials, clearer mechanisms, and recognition of product subgroups with differing nutritional qualities -- they emphasize that further research should not delay immediate public health action.

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The third paper shows that the sharp rise in UPF consumption is being driven primarily by global food corporations rather than individual behavior.

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The authors call for a global public health movement to protect policy-making from industry interference, end ties between industry and health organizations, and strengthen networks advocating for reduced UPF consumption.

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Professor Karen Hoffman, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, says, "Just as we confronted the tobacco industry decades ago, we need a bold, coordinated global response now to curb the overproportionate power of UPF corporations and build food systems that prioritize people's health and well-being."

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