The Dr. Hyman Show Calley Means: The Obesity Crisis, Ozempic, ADHD and Food Industry Lies
Jan 31, 2024
Calley Means, founder of TrueMed and co-author of Good Energy, shares his insights on the intertwining of the food and pharmaceutical industries and public health. He discusses the alarming rise of childhood obesity and the misconceptions around calorie counting versus food quality. Delving into policy reform, Calley advocates for reshaping nutrition guidelines and the need for grassroots movements to combat industry influence. His experiences with Congress highlight the urgency of addressing systemic health crises and promoting preventive care over medications.
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Rigging Institutions of Trust
- The pharmaceutical and healthcare industry is the largest funder of government, think tanks, academic research, and media outlets.
- Their goal is to rig institutions of trust to promote their interests, even if it means harming public health.
Heritage Foundation and Coca-Cola
- Calley Means' most alarming observation at The Heritage Foundation was their disregard for the impact of food on declining health.
- They took money from Coca-Cola to oppose policies limiting sugary drinks for poor children.
Industry Funding and Bias
- The food industry funds nutrition schools 12 times more than the NIH, leading to biased research.
- Medical groups, like the American Diabetes Association, accept money from Coca-Cola, hindering efforts to address the root causes of diabetes.
