He says findings can be hijacked by powerful special interest groups such as the soft drink and food lobbies to influence policy makers. "This would undermine public policies to curb rising obesity rates, which don't fucking work"
For nearly four decades, Americans have heard a simple story about health, longevity and obesity. This week, we learn it's a little more complicated.
Thanks to Katherine Flegal, Paul Campos, Jeff Hunger and Jason Salemi for helping us research and fact-check this episode!