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Blindness Caused by a Junk Food Diet

Harrison R, Warburton V, Lux A, Atan D (2019) Ann Intern Med. Dec 3;171(11): 859-861. doi: 10.7326/L19-0361. Epub 2019 Sep 30.

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Abstract:

Background: Popular media have highlighted the risks for poor cardiovascular health, obesity, and cancer associated with junk food, but poor nutrition can also permanently damage the nervous system, particularly vision.

Objective: To alert clinicians of the visual complications of a diet restricted to junk food.

Case Report: A 14-year-old boy presented to his family practitioner with tiredness. He was a “fussy eater” but was otherwise well and took no medications. Tests detected macrocytic anemia and low vitamin B₁₂ level but no antibodies to intrinsic factor or tissue transglutaminase. He was treated with vitamin B₁₂ injections and dietary advice....

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The study is th subject of these two news articles:

< Harris J et al 2021 - Misperceptions about added sugar, non-nutritive sweeteners and juice in popular children's drinks

Harvey, Boksa (2014) - Additive effects of maternal iron deficiency and prenatal immune activation on adult behaviors in rat offspring >

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