The aim of this article is to discuss what the prominent tactics of the food industry which could have influenced "health" and "wellbeing" negatively and how to address the preventive strategies in this regard in public health approach. Food industry is resorting to a variety of "tactics" to increase its activities on the market. The similarity of the combination of food and beverage and tobacco industry and the "tactics" they use is remarkable. The ethical violations used within these "tactics" may have the risk to affect certain groups including children and young people. Industrial tactics in the scientific literature include introduction of harmful products, misleading marketing campaigns, targeting of children and other vulnerable groups, corporate lobbying, material contributions, and negative approaches to informatics/scientists.Prevention or elimination of the activities of the food industry which could have a negative impact on the individual/community health is crucial. Based on public regulations, all responsible components should act in accordance with the precautionary principle of public health.
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