Jerold Mande emphasizes that the staggering prevalence of ultra-processed foods, making up about 70% of grocery store items, is significantly linked to chronic diseases and mental health issues, which are shortening American lifespans when compared to peers.
Mande points out the alarming health decline among children, highlighting rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and conditions like fatty liver disease that were virtually unheard of in the past.
He stresses the fragmented nature of food safety oversight, noting that no single government authority is responsible for ensuring food health standards, leading to ineffective handling of public health challenges.
Furthermore, Mande criticizes the lack of funding for nutrition research, with less than 5% of NIH's budget dedicated to it, underscoring the significant influence of lobbying by the food industry.
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