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A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that the overwhelming majority of Democrats, Republicans, and independents agreed that ultra-processed foods are addictive and a major cause of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

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June 5, 2026

Findings from a survey included in a special edition of the American Journal of Public Health

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  • Multiple independent sources confirm that a survey of 2,000 U.S.
  • adults found overwhelming agreement across Democrats, Republicans, and independents that ultra-processed foods are addictive and a major cause of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
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Multiple independent sources confirm that a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found overwhelming agreement across Democrats, Republicans, and independents that ultra-processed foods are addictive and a major cause of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

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