The Dr. Hyman Show Corruption In The Food Industry And The Challenge With Our Dietary Guidelines
Jan 27, 2020
Explore the hidden dangers of our food system, where lobbying drives policies that harm public health. Discover how misleading dietary guidelines and regulatory failures impact our well-being. Unpack the troubling rise of antibiotic resistance and the need for clearer food labeling. Learn from Chile's effective marketing regulations aimed at improving children's health, sparking hope for global reforms. Join the call for advocacy to create a healthier food environment for all.
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Food System Crisis
- The food system is the biggest global crisis, driving chronic disease and climate change.
- Solutions exist through policy change, agricultural practices, and consumer habits.
Lobbying Influence
- Lobbyists heavily influence food policy, with the food and agriculture industry being the biggest lobbying source.
- A few dozen CEOs control this industry, prioritizing profits over public health and the environment.
Unintended Consequences
- Initially well-intentioned policies to increase food production had unintended consequences.
- These include the rise of unhealthy processed foods and environmentally damaging agricultural practices.
