Assertion

French fries contain toxic chemicals, such as acrylamide, that are also found in cigarettes.

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The guest explains that French fries contain toxic chemicals, such as acrylamide, that are also found in cigarettes.

Context for Assertion

The context of this assertion is about understanding the potential health risks of certain foods, such as French fries.

Concepts for Assertion

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nutrition
health risks
French fries

Evidence for Assertion

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ELI5
  • The researchers looked at acrylamide levels in different fried foods.
  • They found that acrylamide is present in French fries.
  • However, they measured the amounts and compared them to the levels found in cigarettes.
  • They discovered that the acrylamide levels in fries are much lower than in tobacco smoke.
  • This means that while fries contain some acrylamide, they are not as toxic as cigarettes.
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Study Type:Other Study
DOI:N/a
Expert Opinion/Editorial
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Publication 01/01/1970

Assertion from content

The World’s Top Fat Loss & Muscle Building Experts Convinced me of These 13 Things This Year
“If you look at seed oils when you cook them, when you heat them, and specifically you look at French fries, like at McDonald's or In-N-Out, or any fast food joint, they're going to cook in seed oils.”