Published Aug 31, 2021
The Great Protein Fiasco
"The Great Protein Fiasco" unravels the complex legacy of Cicely Williams' work in identifying kwashiorkor, critiques Nestlé's aggressive formula marketing, and exposes enduring myths about protein deficiency, all while examining how colonialist views and misguided nutrition science have shaped global health policies.
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