The NOVA classification system for food is a framework developed by researchers to categorize and analyze foods based on the extent and purpose of their processing. It was created by researchers at the Center for Epidemiological Studies in Health and Nutrition at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, and it has been widely used in nutrition research and policy discussions. The NOVA system classifies foods into four main groups: Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods These…