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                            "text": " we eat matters a lot for our health too. It\u2019s not just about energy intake, but how our diets supply sufficient protein, fats, and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Someone can be malnourished despite getting ",
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                            "text": "Our food choices also matter for our environmental impact. How we ensure everyone in the world has access to an affordable, nutritious diet while reducing the environmental impact of farming is one of our most pressing problems.",
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