Teen battles obesity, diabetes: Lancet study on India’s ultra-processed food epidemic
Ravi, an 18-year-old struggling with obesity since childhood, has developed a dependence on ultra-processed foods due to aggressive marketing. These foods are high in sugar, salt, and fat, changing his brain's chemistry and leading to health issues. India must regulate production and marketing of these foods and educate the public on the dangers. Experts recommend front-of-pack labeling.