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Ultra-Processed Foods Fuel Chronic Disease in Australia

11/20/2025

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Ultra-processed foods account for almost half of Australians' diet and contribute to chronic diseases.
Co-author Prof. Mark Lawrence of Deakin University states that Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom have high consumption of ultra-processed foods.
The report notes Australia lacks sugar and soft drinks taxes.
Australia is the largest arms exporter to the United Arab Emirates, raising concerns from human rights advocates about arming militias involved in Sudan.

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Ultra-processed foods account for almost half of Australians' diet and contribute to chronic diseases.
Co-author Prof. Mark Lawrence of Deakin University states that Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom have high consumption of ultra-processed foods.
The report notes Australia lacks sugar and soft drinks taxes.
Australia is the largest arms exporter to the United Arab Emirates, raising concerns from human rights advocates about arming militias involved in Sudan.