How the Tobacco Industry Drove the Rise of Ultra-Processed Foods

Public Health professor discusses how ultra-processed foods are a direct legacy of the tobacco industry, and are responsible for a dramatic rise in obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases across the country.
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A public health professor connects the rise of ultra-processed foods to tactics used by the tobacco industry, highlighting their role in increasing obesity and chronic diseases. This analysis sheds light on the unexpected links between food marketing and public health crises.

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