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industrially manufactured food items, often incorporating emulsifiers, artificial colors and flavours. Evidence now indicates that the production process of UPFs closely mirrors that of cigarettes as manufacturers optimise the &#8220;doses&#8221; of these products to stimulate the body&#8217;s reward pathways.<\/p>\n<p>The research, undertaken by experts from Harvard, the University of Michigan, and Duke University, indicates that so-called &#8220;health washing&#8221; of marketing claims on UPF products\u2014such as being &#8220;low fat&#8221; or &#8220;sugar-free&#8221; similar to cigarette filters in the 1950s\u2014is stalling regulation efforts. Such claims dilute the concept of health benefits and contribute to increased consumption.<\/p>\n<p>It appears that UPFs share more traits with cigarettes than they do with minimally processed fruits or vegetables. Considering the substantial public health risks associated with UPFs, researchers propose regulations similar to those implemented on tobacco products.<\/p>\n<p>Critics, however, caution against overreach in these comparisons and call for a further understanding before drawing far-reaching conclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text \">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2>Comment by Allen Carr&#8217;s Easyway<\/h2>\n<p>This research is a crucial step in highlighting the often overlooked dangers posed by UPFs. It&#8217;s high time that the associated public health risks are universally acknowledged, leading to robust regulatory measures that protect consumers. By drawing parallels with crippling substance addictions such as tobacco, the criticality of the situation comes to light. 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