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Trust Misguided: The Pyramid of Processed Food
Strategic mergers in the 1990s allowed cigarette companies to leverage their expertise in addiction and lobbying to influence the food industry. They redirected their scientific resources towards creating ultra-processed foods, effectively transforming diets. By manipulating trust in authoritative institutions, they established the food pyramid, which falsely promoted carbs and sugar as healthy while demonizing animal-based fats. This intentional campaign led to significant dietary shifts, resulting in children consuming up to 70% ultra-processed food today, highlighting the pervasive impact of corporate interests on public health.