Food, Elixir of Life

Explore the profound impact of nutrition on health and disease prevention in this 50-minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Delve into cutting-edge research revealing how whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and multiple sclerosis. Discover the potential for healthy eating to lower healthcare costs and learn about innovative proposals for insurance coverage of nutritious foods. Join experts Dan Glickman, Dariush Mozaffarian, Isabelle Kamariza, and Victoria Maizes as they discuss the latest developments in nutrition science, global food access challenges, policy innovations, and strategies for promoting healthier food choices. Gain insights into topics such as food subsidies, the role of the food industry, veganism and vegetarianism, nutrition research, and public education initiatives. Recorded at Aspen Ideas: Health, this thought-provoking conversation offers valuable perspectives on the future of food as medicine and its potential to transform global health outcomes.

Intro
What we know
Diet
Research
Access to Food
Global Problems
Policy Innovation
Subsidies
Policy
Food Industry
Vegan Vegetarianism
Nutrition Research
Educating People
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