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Some processed foods may be addictive (Level A1) — bags of chips are on display in a store

Some processed foods may be addictiveCEFR A1

20 Feb 2026

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Adapted from U. Michigan, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Ishaq Robin, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
71 words
  • New research says some processed foods can be addictive.
  • Researchers examined common snacks, sugary drinks and fast-food products.
  • These products are made to encourage repeat eating often.
  • People may find some snacks very hard to stop.
  • Authors say eating is not the same as smoking.
  • They say people should think differently about food.
  • Policy could move from blaming people to company accountability.
  • A university news release also reported the findings.

Difficult words

  • processed — food changed or prepared in a factory
  • addictive — causes people to want more and more
  • researcher — a person who studies or tests things
    Researchers
  • encourage — make someone want to do something again
  • policy — a rule or plan made by a group
  • accountability — responsibility for actions or decisions

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Discussion questions

  • Do you eat processed snacks?
  • Do you find some snacks hard to stop eating?
  • Should companies be responsible for food products?

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