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processed food industry

Premature death associated with consumption of ultra-processed foods: A study

Recent studies have shown that ultra-processed foods (UPFs), ready-made or heat-treated industrial preparations made from ingredients obtained from food or synthesized in laboratories, are gradually replacing traditional foods and dishes made from fresh and minimally processed components. Although Brazilians consume far fewer of these products than citizens of high-income countries, a study in the American …

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Energy consumption in Texas has reached a record as temperatures rise

Energy consumption in Texas has reached a record as temperatures rise

Overhead power lines were seen during record temperatures in Houston, Texas, USA, February 17, 2021. REUTERS / Adrees Latif Register now and get FREE unlimited access at Reuters.com Register June 6 (Reuters) – Texas demand for electricity is set to break its historic record this week, testing the network’s resilience after this year’s generation problems …

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