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Who's to Blame for Obesity, Severity of COVID-19?

The Lempert Report: Three researchers argue the food industry has a hand in the two pandemics. The Lempert Report: Three researchers argue that the food industry has a hand in the two pandemics facing the world today.

Phil Lempert

August 6, 2020

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Contributing editor Phil Lempert, known as The Supermarket Guru, provides commentary on issues affecting food and food retailing.

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