For too long, this essential pillar of public health has been overlooked. Diet related chronic diseases contribute to roughly 1 million deaths each year and impose enormous economic and emotional costs on our population. And A staggering 14.7 million school age children today suffer from obesity. On average, medical schools have required only about two hours of nutrition education to earn a diploma. Two hours. All despite strong evidence indicating that nutrition is a powerful tool for preventing disease. (13:18–13:27)
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Asserts that 14.7 million school-age children currently suffer from obesity.
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