The Jordan Harbinger Show 713: Marion Nestle | How Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat
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Aug 18, 2022 Marion Nestle, a leading expert in food politics and author of several influential books, dives into the ways food companies manipulate research. She reveals how funding biases health studies, often skewing results to align with corporate interests. Nestle shares alarming statistics from her research showing that 156 out of 168 studies funded by food companies favored the sponsors’ positions. The conversation also addresses misleading marketing tactics and the public’s ongoing confusion about nutrition, urging consumers to stay informed and critical.
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Coca-Cola's Influence
- Coca-Cola was revealed to be involved with the Democratic Party through Wikileaks emails.
- These emails showed Coca-Cola's attempt to influence public opinion about their products, even in Australia.
Food Companies Prioritize Profit
- Food companies prioritize profits over public health.
- Their main goal is to generate profits for stockholders, not to act as social service agencies.
Undue Influence of Food Companies
- Food companies exert undue influence, similar to pharmaceutical companies.
- This influence affects recommendations and isn't always in consumers' best interests.
