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Shedding Light on America's Nutrition Crisis and Solutions
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This episode takes you into the heart of a Senate hearing that's ripping the lid off the devastating impact of ultra-processed foods on our children's health. We're exposing the dangerous trajectory of diabetes and obesity rates, and offering a clear, practical guide to navigating the murky waters of food choices with the help of the Nova classification system.
The stakes are high as we confront the ripple effects of dietary decisions on both mental and physical health, stretching from food insecurity in Oklahoma to the contentious minimum wage debate in California's fast-food sector. The episode traverses the complex terrain of living costs, sustainable wages, and the job market's unexpected twists. But it's not all grim – we're also spotlighting a ray of light with the Friendly Bench Program, an innovative solution to the loneliness epidemic. By the end of this journey, you'll have a new perspective on the intimate link between what we eat, how we live, and the collective well-being of our communities.
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1. Shedding Light on America's Nutrition Crisis and Solutions (00:00:00)
2. Food Insecurity and Bernie Sanders (00:00:05)
3. Insecurity, Wages, and Battling Loneliness (00:10:59)
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