Big Food marketing machine has convinced parents on the merits of their swill, now normalized and convenient for your children’s increasing consumption.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Health Headlines Commentary for December 8, 2017

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Canadians, especially kids, get half their daily calories from ultra-processed foods

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News release: Time to curb our appetite for ultra-processed food

Commentary by Dr. Yoni Freedhoff

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