Israetel: Food companies maximize revenue rather than intentionally making consumers obese
Dr. Mike Israetel · THIS One Thing All Fit People Know — | Mike Israetel · Nov 13, 2024 · at 25:59
Exercise scientist Dr. Mike Israetel and Codie Sanchez discuss whether fast food companies intentionally engineer unhealthy food options.
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“Corporations do not want you to be fat. Not in the least. It turns out there's no, they want to be rich. And how do they get rich? They give you what you tell them you want. Not verbally with your dollars.”
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