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Rapid projects support government departments to understand the scientific evidence underpinning a policy issue or area by convening academic, industry and government experts at a single roundtable. The summary meeting notes seek to provide accessible science advice for policymakers. They represent the combined views of roundtable participants, and are not statements of government policy.

The first note summarises an expert roundtable which discussed the evidence base for plausible biological mechanisms for health impacts of ultra-processed foods (UPF) and outstanding research priorities in this area. The second note summarises another expert roundtable which discussed epidemiology and clinical trials in relation to health impacts of ultra-processed food. Both roundtables were held in November 2023.