Why are American snacks so addictive? The science behind the craving
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4 min read
According to a 2023 study from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, one in eight adults aged 50 to 80 show signs of addiction to ultra-processed foods. This highlights a growing public health concern and prompts a deeper question: why are American snacks so addictive, and how do food manufacturers engineer them to be irresistible?
