A Dietitian's Take on Politics, Privilege, and Nutrition Messaging
In this episode of Pocket Snacks, we're discussing the new dietary guidelines released last week. Nutrition is inherently political, and I call out the role of privilege in nutrition accessibility. The episode delves into the history and current state of the dietary guidelines, highlighting their strengths and shortcomings, particularly focusing on language, marketing, conflicts of interest, and the lack of emphasis on social determinants of health. I critique the new guidelines' recommendations, emphasizing the need for a balanced, evidence-based approach that supports real people and their varied nutritional needs.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Host Background
00:14 The Political Nature of Nutrition
00:41 Overview of the New Dietary Guidelines
02:31 Historical Context of Dietary Guidelines
05:06 Critique of the New Guidelines
07:58 Conflicts of Interest in Nutrition
10:00 Personal Reflections on Nutrition and Integrity
11:41 Marketing and Misleading Narratives 13:36 Social Determinants of Health
18:47 Alcohol Recommendations and Personal Insights
27:46 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
Additional Resources:
The Nutrition Tea Substack - "The Food Pyramid is Back"
Dr. Jessica Knurick's Substack - "The New Dietary Guidelines and the 'Flipped Pyramid'"
Maintenance Phase Podcast - "Ultra-processed Foods"
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines and MyPlate
2025-2030 Uncompromised Dietary Guidelines for Americans - Center for Science in the Public Interest
The New York Times - "Several of Kennedy's Dietary Advisers Have Ties to Meat and Dairy Interests
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