7NEWS Spotlight investigates the hidden dangers in modern foods tonight on Channel 7, with Liam Bartlett examining ultra-processed foods, food labelling and the risks that may be sitting in everyday supermarket choices.
The special arrives as Australian households continue to balance cost, convenience and health at the checkout. With packaged meals, snacks and lunchbox staples now part of many weekly shops, the investigation is aimed squarely at what families are buying, how products are labelled and how much shoppers can really tell from the front of a packet.
Hosted by Liam Bartlett, the episode takes viewers from Australian supermarket aisles to the United States as it looks at how ultra-processed food became embedded in modern diets.
Experts featured in the program argue Australians may be consuming more ultra-processed food than they realise, with the episode looking at products found in cupboards, supermarket trolleys and children’s lunchboxes.
The investigation also looks at the history of ultra-processed foods and the role of tobacco companies, while speaking with researchers, doctors and families dealing with health consequences linked to modern food choices.
Another focus is whether Australia’s food labelling system gives shoppers enough clear information when they are comparing products quickly in store.
When to watch 7NEWS Spotlight
7NEWS Spotlight airs tonight, Sunday 6 September, at 8.45pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.
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