David Kessler on Why Junk Food Is America’s Nicotine
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Regulating the Unregulated: Food Safety and Health
This chapter explores the implications of past regulatory actions on low-tar cigarettes as a framework for understanding the complexities of regulating ultra-processed foods and refined carbohydrates. It highlights the health challenges posed by these ingredients, drawing parallels to nicotine addiction and chronic diseases. The discussion also emphasizes the need for regulatory bodies, like the FDA, to reassess the safety standards of processed foods amidst increasing health concerns.
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