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The Hidden History of Malnutrition, Part 2: Contextualizing Malnutrition
1:00:56 - 1:06:28 (05:31)
In this episode, three experts discuss the historical context of malnutrition, and highlight how international policies and institutions have failed to address the root causes of this issue, often with disastrous consequences.
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Despite the accuracy of field work and clinical observations, the failure of international institutions and guidelines has led to the mismanagement of malnutrition.
1:00:56 - 1:04:30 (03:33)
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Despite the accuracy of field work and clinical observations, the failure of international institutions and guidelines has led to the mismanagement of malnutrition. The inadequacy of these guidelines is demonstrated in the disappearance of the Protein Advisory Group.
ChapterThe Hidden History of Malnutrition, Part 2: Contextualizing Malnutrition
EpisodeThe Great Protein Fiasco
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Cicely Williams' groundbreaking research on malnutrition was overshadowed by the work of white male researchers, who chose to focus on other issues in the field of nutrition to avoid feeling guilty about their own role in creating health disparities.
1:04:30 - 1:06:28 (01:57)
Summary
Cicely Williams' groundbreaking research on malnutrition was overshadowed by the work of white male researchers, who chose to focus on other issues in the field of nutrition to avoid feeling guilty about their own role in creating health disparities. This systemic erasure highlights the bias in academia and research interpretation by white people.