If the United States reduced obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer's Japanese levels, we would save approximately $600 billion a year, about 50% of Medicare's projected long term deficit or $5,000 per family annually. Current policy worsens the problem. 42 million Americans rely on SNAP or common purchases include sugary drinks, Candy and chips. 78% of SNAP recipients are enrolled in Medicaid and 90% of Medicaid spending goes to chronic disease. These incentives raise health care costs and undermine health. This must change. (06:04–06:12)
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Asserts that 42 million Americans on SNAP commonly purchase unhealthy foods.
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