== Criticisms of the nutritional value and health risks of french fries ==
== Criticisms of the nutritional value and health risks of french fries ==
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According to Healthline.com's 2017 article ''The 15 Unhealthiest Junk Foods in America'': "In spite of their popularity, these deep-fried potatoes are very unhealthy."<ref>[https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/unhealthiest-junk-foods ''The 15 Unhealthiest Junk Foods in America''], Healthline.com, 2017</ref>]]
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According to the website Healthline.com's 2017 article ''The 15 Unhealthiest Junk Foods in America'':
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{{Cquote|French fries are one of the most popular fast food items around.
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In spite of their popularity, these deep-fried potatoes are very unhealthy.
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Studies have linked deep-fried foods to inflammation, heart disease and impaired artery function, among other health problems.
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What’s more, fries are extremely high in calories and fast-digesting carbs.<ref>[https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/unhealthiest-junk-foods ''The 15 Unhealthiest Junk Foods in America''], Healthline.com, 2017</ref>}}