Why Is American Food So Unhealthy?
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Pizza, potato chips, burgers and donuts: just a few samples of unhealthy American food favorites. So what's to blame? Fat, sugar, salt and ultra-processed foods are all culprits. Here, we break down exactly why the American diet is so unhealthy.
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