Q: Is it true there are foods that are designed to be addictive? – Joy D., Annapolis, Md.

A: It’s true, some food manufacturers engineer products to contain (from their point of view) the optimal balance of sugar and high fructose corn syrup. Then you feel maximum “crave” and keep eating, drinking and buying more of their products. It’s what they call your bliss point! We kid you not; they aim for that sweet spot that keeps you coming back for more. It’s why you’ll find sugar in spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, ketchup, yogurt and — watch out for this! — low-fat, processed frozen foods that say “healthy” or “lean” on the package.