The food industry and the government are both under fire for the fattening of America. Some groups are laying the obesity epidemic and the potential for chronic health issues at the feet of the food processing and fast food industries. There are others who feel that the industry should move towards producing foods with lower sodium, less fat and fewer calories as part of a commitment to reducing this problem.
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