294: MAHA: A Call to Action – Dr. Kevin Klatt
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Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) is a public health-oriented slogan and initiative aimed at addressing the health challenges facing Americans led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Scientists, medical professionals and public health officials have criticized the movement, citing concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s past remarks and views regarding vaccines and public health.
Tune in to this episode to learn about:
● a nutrition and public health expert’s reflection on the first 6 months of MAHA
● funding cuts to various nutrition programs, research and landmark trials such as the Diabetes Prevention Program
● the administration’s focus on food dyes, seed oils and the FoodPyramid
● how health professional societies are responding so far
● opportunities for meaningful changes in public health nutrition
● what the new DGAs might look like
● resources for more information
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