Metabolic Health and the Obesity Crisis

This chapter humorously critiques Mitt Romney's engagement with social issues while introducing Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, as they explore critical concepts of metabolic health and alarming statistics regarding Americans' well-being. The conversation underscores the pressing need for public health improvements, particularly in nutrition, to combat the obesity epidemic, especially in light of its association with severe COVID-19 outcomes. Furthermore, it advocates for systematic changes and government intervention to enhance health management and promote healthier lifestyles.