How Healthy Is Italy's Food? Debunking Myths and Unveiling Truths
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2024 study published in the journal *Nutrients*, less than one-third of foods in the Italian food system are hyper-palatable, significantly less than in the United States. This raises a critical question for many food enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals: how healthy is Italy's food, truly?