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Test Shows Junk Food's Alarming Impact on Human Cognition


Published on 2025-04-30 11:28:02 - Futurism
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  • In a one-of-a-kind new study, researchers have linked diets high in fat and sugar with lower cognitive skills
  • suggesting that sort of "junk food" may be bad for our brains as well as our bodies. As psychology researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia explain in a new paper published in the International Journal of Obesity, findings from a unique battery of virtual reality (VR) tests suggest that younger people who eat a lot of junk exhibit poorer spatial navigation and memory s

A recent test conducted by 60 Million Consumers, a French consumer advocacy group, revealed alarming levels of potentially harmful chemicals in popular junk foods, including Pringles, Lay's chips, and M&M's. The study found that these products contained high levels of phthalates and mineral oils, substances linked to health issues such as cancer, infertility, and metabolic disorders. Phthalates, used to soften plastics, were detected in 17 out of 18 products tested, while mineral oils, which can contaminate food through packaging, were found in all 18 products. The highest levels of these chemicals were found in Pringles, prompting the group to call for stricter regulations on food packaging and ingredients to protect public health.

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