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When people make decisions, they are often influenced by how a choice is described rather than by the facts alone. Imagine a food labeled as ninety percent fat-free; it sounds healthier than the same food labeled as ten percent fat, even though the two statements mean exactly the same thing. Researchers call this the framing effect. Knowing about it can help shoppers pause, compare the actual numbers, and avoid being swayed by clever wording.

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