San Francisco Sues Food Companies Over Ultra-Processed Foods
PBS NewsHourJanuary 3, 20267 min87,870 views
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- 🏛️ San Francisco has filed the first lawsuit of its kind against 11 top food companies, alleging they knowingly sell ultra-processed foods that are harmful to health.
- đź“Š An estimated 60% of food consumed in the U.S. is ultra-processed, contributing to chronic diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
The Addictive Nature of Ultra-Processed Foods
- 🧠Ashley Gearhardt, a psychology professor studying addiction, agrees that ultra-processed foods can trigger core signs of addiction, including loss of control and intense cravings.
- 🎯 These foods are engineered using an
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