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“These days the biggest issue is how many calories you consume. So all of this stuff distracts people from thinking about calories.”

Quote by Marion Nestle

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Marion Nestle is a distinguished professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health at New York University. She is a prominent author and activist in the field of nutrition and public health, known for her extensive research and advocacy on food politics and the food industry's impact on public health. more

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