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Mar 18, 2024 Dr. Walter Willett, the most cited nutritionist in the world, discusses nutrition science successes like banning trans fats, the biggest problem in our diet, conflicting information on what to eat, and more.
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Nutrition Research Challenges
- Nutrition research is challenging due to diet complexity and long timelines for outcomes.
- Public perception of constant change is fueled by media highlighting new, often unreliable findings.
Changing Dietary Advice
- Consistent advice includes eating fruits and vegetables.
- Past advice to replace butter with margarine was flawed due to trans fats.
Trans Fat Ban
- Trans fat's negative health impact was confirmed through studies and led to a ban.
- The ban involved industry pushback, advocacy groups, and grassroots efforts.