Chapter
The Politics of the Food Industry
47:32 - 51:35 (04:03)
The intersection of food and politics is complex, with the food industry often wielding more influence than science on what we eat and how we view health. By shifting the blame to individuals rather than examining systemic issues, the "obesity epidemic" unfairly stigmatizes and marginalizes larger bodies.
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Research in the field of nutrition is still emerging and it is difficult to establish accurate guidelines.
47:32 - 49:01 (01:29)
Summary
Research in the field of nutrition is still emerging and it is difficult to establish accurate guidelines. Influence from the food industry in creating these guidelines has shifted the blame from consuming sugar to a lack of exercise, leading to the obesity epidemic.
ChapterThe Politics of the Food Industry
EpisodeThe Food Pyramid
PodcastMaintenance Phase
A frank conversation about the food and diet industry, why society looks down on fat people and why the release of the food pyramid wasn't necessarily a rare story of science prevailing over industry as it is believed to be.
49:01 - 51:35 (02:33)
Summary
A frank conversation about the food and diet industry, why society looks down on fat people and why the release of the food pyramid wasn't necessarily a rare story of science prevailing over industry as it is believed to be.