The claim
“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.”
Findings from a survey included in a special edition of the American Journal of Public Health
Our verdict
True
Multiple independent sources confirm that a survey of 2,000 U.S.
What we found
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.
The evidence
3 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
StatNews article states that a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found 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.
statnews.com· StatNews article reports survey findings - Background
Cornell Chronicle reports that more than 60% of respondents agreed that ultra-processed foods are addictive and major causes of obesity, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
news.cornell.edu· Cornell Chronicle article confirms majority agreement - Background
The survey was part of a special edition of the American Journal of Public Health focusing on ultra-processed foods and policy recommendations.
statnews.com· Survey context from AJPH special edition
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