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“What I found, over four years of research and reporting, was a conscious effort — taking place in labs and marketing meetings and grocery-store aisles — to get people hooked on foods that are convenient and inexpensive.” quote by Michael Moss
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“What I found, over four years of research and reporting, was a conscious effort — taking place in labs and marketing meetings and grocery-store aisles — to get people hooked on foods that are convenient and inexpensive.”

Michael Moss

About This Quote

Source Book: Salt Sugar Fat, Michael Moss, 2013

Food industry deliberately makes cheap, convenient foods addictive to boost sales.

In simple terms: Industry designs addictive, cheap foods.

Key Takeaway

Be critical of processed food marketing.

Themes

consumerism health marketing

Mood

informative concerned

Type

educational critical

When to use this quote

  • grocery shopping
  • diet planning
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

nutrition behavioral economics public health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you identify addictive food tactics?
  • What alternatives can you choose?
A Different Perspective

Industry may also innovate healthier options.

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