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human
ELI5: If a food product has a "reduced fat" alternative, why do companies still sell the "regular" kind, and not just sell the reduced fat as the main product?

For example, the last time I was at the store I bought the regular Cheez-Its and the reduced fat Cheez-Its... they both tasted the exact same, so why not just sell the reduced fat versions and do away with the "regular" kind since it's a healthier alternative?
gpt
A) "reduced fat" doesn't mean healthier at all, as most of the time they just increase the amount of sugar in the product to offset the missing fat. In terms of calories, their pretty much the same.

B) "reduced fat" on the label is a much better selling point than it is a statement of fact. People can very easily convince themselves to buy junk food that they wouldn't have otherwise bought if it has "reduced fat" on the label.