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"textContent": "A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found an association between ultra-processed foods in early childhood, and behavioral and emotional development. Specifically, the team found that higher ultra-processed food consumption is linked to behavioral and emotional difficulties including anxiety, fearfulness, aggression or hyperactivity.",
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