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mk  ·  4733 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Joe Schwarcz: McNugget Chemistry
It was mentioned in a comment under the American clip: the kids in the American video are much younger, and they do seem to be lead by the first kid that raised his hand.

Personally, I eat McDonalds or any other chain fast food about 2-3 times per year. I also won't eat sugar substitutes like Splenda. We get organic, milk, meat and eggs, and some organic produce. The FDA doesn't determine whether or not something like Splenda, or hormones given to cows or chickens increases rates of cancer, diabetes, or heart disease. The FDA does not protect you when it comes to the effects of lifetime consumption of foodstuffs.

Probably the most harmful thing about nuggets is the salt. Also, when you are eating nuggets, you aren't eating something else.