Marion Nestle emphasized the rarity of high-level discussions about the food system's impact on chronic disease, saying, 'This is the first time that I've heard anybody at that level talk about issues related to the food system in general and chronic disease in particular in a very, very long time.'
The connection between food and chronic disease has gained renewed attention, particularly in HHS Secretary-designate Robert F. Kennedy’s agenda, 'Make America Healthy Again,' targeting harmful ingredients like dyes and oils.
A Pennsylvania teenager sued Coca-Cola and other large food companies, accusing them of 'engineering' addictive ultra-processed products marketed to children, highlighting public concern over corporate influence on health.
Discussions on addressing obesity reflect a shift in viewing it as a medical condition rather than a lifestyle choice, demonstrated by the rising popularity of GLP-1 drugs among the public.
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