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Understanding the Junk Food Cycle
- The "junk food cycle" shows companies produce ultra-processed, highly calorific foods because biological appetites drive demand.
- Without government intervention, companies struggle to shift to healthier foods as they risk losing market share.
Framing Food Policy to Politicians
- To convince politicians, frame healthy food policies as aligned with protecting choice and business profits.
- Emphasize investing in public health as investing in the nation's greatest asset: the health of its population.
Confusing Portion Sizes and Overconsumption
- Portion sizes on packaging confuse consumers as food companies design products to promote overconsumption.
- Healthier eating is tied to access, time, and money, making whole foods consumption difficult for many.