Food industry weighs in on ultra-processed food debate
The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) has responded to a recent report that aimed to establish a relationship between ultra-processed foods and obesity.
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The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) has responded to a recent report that aimed to establish a relationship between ultra-processed foods and obesity.
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