The Ready State Podcast Dr. Jessica Knurick: Fighting Health Misinformation, Nutrition Myths, and Systemic Barriers to Wellness
Aug 7, 2025
In this enlightening conversation, Jessica Knurick, a nutrition scientist and public health expert, dives into the maze of health misinformation and the barriers to wellness. She clarifies the disconnect between individual health strategies and public health policies. Jessica highlights how misleading dietary guidelines and social media fear-mongering complicate our food choices. She addresses the unique health misinformation challenges new moms face and critiques systemic issues affecting access to healthy options, all while advocating for effective change in our food systems.
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Successes and Challenges of Public Health
- Public health has had successes, like safe food and water, but struggles with chronic disease prevention due to environmental and systemic factors.
- Our built and food environments often do not support healthy lifestyle choices, impacting chronic disease rates.
Public Health vs Individual Choices
- Public health shapes the conditions that influence individual choices before they're made.
- Systems like agricultural policies favor profitability over health, making healthy foods less accessible.
Dietary Guidelines: Myths & Reality
- Dietary guidelines have remained consistent over decades but face criticism and low adherence.
- Influences from industry have softened some language, but the core advice is sound and evidence-based.
