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In Salt Sugar Fat by Michael Moss, the author explores the American food industry's use of salt, sugar, and fat to make processed foods more appealing and addictive. Through visits to corporate headquarters, scientific research facilities, and marketing departments, as well as interviews with consumer advocates and industry insiders, Moss uncovers how companies manipulate ingredients and market unhealthy foods, contributing to the obesity epidemic. Sensitive topics include obesity, unhealthy food consumption, and food poisoning cases.