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Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind Food That Isn’t Food

byChris van Tulleken

Physician Chris van Tulleken investigates ultra-processed food by eating a diet dominated by it while examining the science and industry behind modern products. He explains formulations engineered for convenience, shelf life, texture, and consumption, and explores possible effects on appetite, metabolism, weight, and health. Researchers, factories, marketing, and regulation reveal a food system that shifts responsibility onto individuals while shaping the choices available to them. The book argues that the problem is not personal weakness or one nutrient, but a commercial environment in which highly processed substances have become the default diet.

Publisher

Norton & Company Limited, W. W.

Publication date

2023

Format

Print edition

Pages

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ISBN

9781324036722