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Scientists Propose that Ultra-Processed Foods be Classified as Addictive Substances

An analysis commissioned by the BMJ argues that ultra-processed foods may be addictive Behaviors around ultra-processed food may meet the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder Classifying ultra-processed foods as addictive might open novel approaches to treating food addiction and policies intended to combat it Ultra-processed food addiction is estimated to occur in 14% of […]