Breaking the Dietary Rules: Fats, Nutrition, and Healthy Eating with Nina Teicholz
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The Flaws of Dietary Guidelines
This chapter examines the challenges and corruption within nutrition science, particularly the historical shifts in dietary recommendations regarding fats and carbohydrates. It critiques the influence of prominent figures like Ansel Keys and explores the unintended consequences of low-fat diets on public health, including rising obesity rates. The discussion highlights the complex interplay between scientific evidence, corporate interests, and the need for transparency in dietary policy-making.
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