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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 21 MIN

Why ultra-processed foods are so addictive

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New research from Auckland University reveals why it's not entirely our own fault for loving junk foodThe marketers of ultra-processed foods have taken a leaf out of the tobacco industry's playbook to make their foods more addictiveFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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