The Dependence on Unhealthy Food: A Global Issue

Every seventh inhabitant of the Earth is dependent on harmful food. Researchers have analyzed data from 36 countries and concluded that 14% of the adult and 12% of the child population on Earth experience addiction to ultra-processed products. According to experts, such food causes addiction because it contains a large amount of fats and carbohydrates. The consumption of these ingredients triggers the release of dopamine, similar to nicotine and alcohol. Scientists propose labeling products that can cause strong addiction.