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Part Six:

The Obesidemic Environment and Commercial Influence.

(About 12 minutes)

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Preface to Part Six We've known for a long time that Carbohydrates are Fattening

He who pays the piper calls the tune. nutrition science, political decisions, McGovern Report, new paradigm

Framingham Heart Study - Results Many successes plus some “black swans”.

Women's Health Initiative Proves that the Standard American Diet isn't healthy

Women's Health Initiative. Failure or Success.

Dr Elizabeth Nabel Don't stand against the paradigm

NZ Ministry of Health: Childhood Obesity Plan Physical Activity plus high hopes - designed to fail

The Obesidemic Environment created to promote sales - Obesity is encouraged

The Influence of Sugar Australia Sugar Industry Sponsorships in Australia are widespread

The British Nutritional Foundation Registered charity, reliable and trustworthy? Commercial foundation

Weetbix in NZ Schools? Sold as "healthy" low fat food for children. Sugar added.

Milo - Energy for NZ Kids? Sugar is energy - You MUST exercise

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