In the first part of the book, Moss visits the research, production, and marketing divisions of sugary food producers. The executives decide to continue selling these products to grow their businesses, regardless of health consequences. In secret meetings, food industry executives discuss the problem of their reliance on salt, sugar, and fat contributing to obesity. Government also faults the food industry. Obesity from overeating could explain the epidemic of major diseases, and their ensuing social and economic costs. Growing obesity rates over recent decades have resulted in shocking statistics, with millions of consumers looking to blame someone for their health outcomes. The food industry could face legal and political consequences comparable to those faced by tobacco companies. Manufacturers then advertise these products to consumers, including children, much like the advertising of tobacco. The key ingredients in most processed foods are salt, sugar, and fat. Through industrial processes, food companies remove nutritious components and substitute cheaper, harmful ingredients.
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