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The expansion of multinational food and beverage companies, or ‘Big Food’, is a key factor behind rising obesity rates and unhealthy consumption.
Regulatory measures may be needed to address the influence of 'Big Food' on public health.
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The ongoing expansion of multinational food and beverage companies, or ‘Big Food’, is a key factor behind these trends.
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The claim is based on a broad observation of industry impact on public health.
Source
Big Food: Critical perspectives on the global growth of the food and beverage industry
Simon Williams et al. · 2018
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