The food industry's strategy relies on ultra-processed meals that are cheap, easy to prepare, and delicious. Why would it change to a healthier model?
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The food industry has staked its business model for decades on developing ultra-processed meals that are cheap, easy to prepare — and let's face it — delicious. Kevin Hall is investigating how this type of food could be affecting people in previously unknown ways. Read more. By Nicholas Florko
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