Ultraprocessed foods like sugary drinks, potato chips, and ready meals can cause withdrawal symptoms similar to people trying to quit smoking, prompting a team of scientists to advocate for the labelling of certain products as "addictive."

A report published Tuesday in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that addiction to ultraprocessed food affects 14 per cent of adults and 12 per cent of children around the world.

Meanwhile, addiction to tobacco impacts 18 per cent of adults globally, the report stated.

Global's Katherine Ward reports.

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