| Author (Corporate) | European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service |
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| Series Title | At a Glance: Scientific Foresight: What if...? |
| Series Details | October 2018 |
| Publication Date | October 2018 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog, Overview |
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The link between high consumption of trans fats, sugar and salt, found in high amounts in processed food, and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), type 2 diabetes and various cancers is well established. In the current food market, calorie-rich, processed food, wrapped with ambiguous labels, is readily available, cheap and heavily promoted. But what if consumers could be prompted to make healthier food choices? |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/ATAG/2018/624259/EPRS_ATA(2018)624259_EN.pdf |
| Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Culture, Education and Research, Health |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
