
The Genius Life 435: Is Big Food Poisoning Us? A Dietitian’s Perspective on Chronic Disease in America | Brigid Titgemeier, RD
Nov 6, 2024
Brigid Titgemeier, a Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian and health advocate, discusses the alarming rise of chronic diseases in America. She highlights how food industry influences corrupt dietary guidelines and stresses the need for stricter food safety regulations, especially concerning children's health. Brigid emphasizes the struggle to navigate misleading nutritional information while advocating for whole food diets. She critiques the poor school food systems that contribute to health issues and calls for community involvement in creating healthier eating environments.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Congressional Concerns on Nutrition and Health
01:50 • 10min
Navigating the Complex Landscape of Dietary Guidelines
12:09 • 2min
Unraveling Dietary Misinformation
14:29 • 9min
The Impact of Nutrition on Chronic Disease and Government Spending
23:55 • 2min
Bipartisan Health Advocacy and Media Misrepresentation
26:12 • 12min
Barriers to Embracing Whole Foods: A Societal Challenge
38:29 • 2min
Navigating Nutrition: Challenges and Changes
40:20 • 23min
Rethinking School Food Systems
01:03:01 • 24min
