Published Mar 27, 2019

Why Being Sick and Overweight Is Not a Personal Choice

Explore the complex ties between health and food policy with Dr. Sonia Angell, as she delves into the systemic issues of processed food consumption, the impact of social determinants on health, and the crucial role of community-focused initiatives for public wellness and regulatory reform.

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- What is considered highly processed food?
  Asked by 46 people
- What is the impact of our food system?
  Asked by 38 people
- How does food processing affect weight loss?
  Asked by 17 people
- How does our society impact our health?
  Asked by 13 people
- What are the complexities of nutrition?
  Asked by 8 people
- What are healthy alternatives to processed foods?
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- Why is processed food considered bad?
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- How did dietary guidelines evolve?
  Asked by 6 people
- Who controls food guidelines?
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- Tell me about The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D.
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- What are highly processed foods?
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- How bad is sugar for your health?
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- What influences our decision-making?
  Asked by 4 people
- Why are ultra-processed snacks bad for health?
  Asked by 3 people
- How did television influence food culture?
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