Industry Funding and Biases in Food and Nutrition Studies

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In this chapter, the host interviews Mary Nestle, an emeritus professor of nutrition, about the impact of industry-funded studies on the field of food and nutrition. They discuss examples of studies funded by specific food organizations and interests, highlighting the biases they can introduce. The chapter explores the broader implications of industry funding on research conclusions and provides advice on how to evaluate food-related research.

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