The Dr. Hyman Show Why Do Our Tax Dollars Support Unhealthy Food?
Feb 24, 2020
Taxpayer dollars are inadvertently funding the production of unhealthy processed foods. Agricultural subsidies for wheat, corn, and soy support this cycle, while food stamp policies make poor-quality options available to low-income families. Efforts to reform these systems face resistance from various groups, including anti-hunger organizations. The conversation highlights the need for urgent policy changes to improve public health and curb the influence of unhealthy food marketing. A deeper understanding of these issues can pave the way for a healthier future.
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SNAP's Health Impact
- The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps alleviate hunger but doesn't address health issues.
- People on SNAP are more likely to have diseases due to a lack of nutrition guidelines and lobbying by the soda industry.
Politicized Dietary Guidelines
- The US Dietary Guidelines are influenced by politics, hindering objective scientific recommendations.
- The Trump administration restricted scientific considerations, limiting studies to those after 2000 and only government-funded ones.
FDA's Lax Regulations
- The FDA allows ingredients like azodicharmitamide, a yoga mat material, in food.
- Using this ingredient in Singapore leads to hefty fines and jail time.
