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713: Marion Nestle | How Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat

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Behind the Scenes of Food Funding

This chapter investigates the complex funding and lobbying efforts within the food industry, focusing on how trade associations promote specific agricultural products while masking corporate interests as scientific independence. It discusses the manipulative tactics used by food companies to influence public policy and consumer behavior, particularly regarding ultra-processed foods and their associated health risks. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the pervasive marketing tactics that shape consumer perceptions, urging awareness as individuals navigate an environment filled with misleading claims about food products.

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