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Big Food vs. Your Health: The Power Struggle

Food, We Need To Talk

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The Food Industry's Influence on Nutrition

This chapter explores the significant impact of the food industry on dietary guidelines and nutrition research, revealing biases introduced by funding sources. It discusses the historical shifts in agricultural policy since the 1980s and how they contributed to the obesity epidemic by promoting overproduction and unhealthy eating environments. Additionally, the chapter examines marketing strategies and supermarket designs that further lead consumers towards unhealthy food choices.

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