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> ultra processed foods aren't inherently unhealthy

…but they are statistically associated with worse health outcomes.

Their nutrient profile, additives’ effects on eating behavior, and how human metabolism responds to engineered foods lead to harm for humans.



There are foods which are processed to add nutrients.

Imagine I took raw sugar cane then added vitamin d, calcium, vitamin c and some electrolytes to make a sports drink.

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Parent comment is begging you to understand that correlation is not causation. That you infer it to imply causation leaves you less well-informed about the world.




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