The Dr. Hyman Show America's Eating Habits And The Rise Of Fast Food Around The World
Feb 21, 2020
Sales of soda and processed foods are plummeting in the West but skyrocketing in developing regions. This troubling trend is driven by the aggressive tactics of Big Food and Big Agriculture, which are reshaping diets and displacing traditional, healthy foods. Dr. Hyman reveals the consequences of globalized junk food on health and exposes the alarming rise of ultra-processed products. He also discusses innovative solutions and the importance of advocating for healthier food systems worldwide.
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Globalized Junk Food
- The Western diet, filled with processed foods and fast food, isn't just a first-world problem.
- It's being exported globally, causing a rise in chronic diseases worldwide.
Yum! Brands' Global Expansion
- Yum! Brands, owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, now makes over 60% of its profits outside the US.
- In Ghana, where KFC is seen as a status symbol, obesity has skyrocketed by 650% since 1980.
Obesity in Developing Nations
- Obesity is a growing problem, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
- Two-thirds of the world's obese population live in these countries, often facing both malnutrition and obesity.
