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My Chat with Surgeon Dr. Marty Makary, Author of Blind Spots (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_725)

The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad

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The Impact of Food Choices on Health and Government Mispriorities

This chapter examines the detrimental effects of government food distribution on the health of the Pima Indians, who faced rising obesity and diabetes rates after being forced to rely on unhealthy processed foods. It contrasts their plight with a neighboring Mexican group that maintained a healthier lifestyle, while criticizing government priorities in health funding.

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