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Teen's 15-Year Chicken Nugget Diet Leads to Health Crisis

9/29/2025

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Stacey Irvine, a British teenager, has eaten only chicken nuggets for 15 years, causing health issues.
At 17, she collapsed at work and was diagnosed with anemia and swollen veins in her tongue.
Nutrition expert Nancy Copperman notes the diet lacks essential vitamins and calls it a "beige diet," urging a balanced intake and involving children in meal prep.

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Story summary

Stacey Irvine, a British teenager, has eaten only chicken nuggets for 15 years, causing health issues.
At 17, she collapsed at work and was diagnosed with anemia and swollen veins in her tongue.
Nutrition expert Nancy Copperman notes the diet lacks essential vitamins and calls it a "beige diet," urging a balanced intake and involving children in meal prep.