📰 The Bombshell Report 💥
A shocking study titled “The Corporate Capture of Nutrition Profession in the USA. The Case of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics” has exposed the alarming level of corruption within major health institutions. Brace yourselves, as the findings are truly jaw-dropping! 🤯
The report reveals that a staggering 86% of authors or co-authors have financial ties to major pharmaceutical companies when reporting drug trials in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine. 😲 But that’s not all! Approximately one-third of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ revenue comes from none other than big food companies and pharmaceutical giants like Pfizer, Nestlé, Kraft, Kellogg’s, and Abbott Nutrition. 🤑
💰 Follow the Money Trail 💸
Speaking of Abbott Nutrition, did you know they have a monopoly on infant formula in the US? 😮 And get this – the primary ingredient in most commercial infant formulas is corn syrup solids, followed by soy protein, rice syrup solids, and maltodextrin. Essentially, junk food for our precious little ones! 😢
But wait, there’s more! The report also highlights the revolving door between these corporations and major health organizations like the FDA, CDC, and NIH. Employees from companies like Monsanto, Bayer, Abbott, and Pfizer often become board members or policy leaders within these influential institutions. 🤯
🥣 Whole Grains: The Illusion of Health 🌾
Remember when whole grains were touted as a healthy choice? Well, leaked emails from 2016 reveal a campaign by General Mills persuading Academy members to publish favorable research, creating the illusion that their ultra-processed foods were nutritious. 😲 Kellogg’s even had a website marketing their processed snacks and treats as “heart-healthy” and “whole grain” for school lunch programs! 🥤
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reinvests in and holds stock in companies like General Mills, PepsiCo, and Nestlé. 😳 Talk about a blatant conflict of interest when the very association creating nutrition guidelines has a vested interest in the success of these unhealthy products! 🤯
🍽️ The Processed Food Epidemic 🍕
A staggering 67% of the calories that kids consume now come from ultra-processed foods, according to a JAMA report published in fall 2021. 😱 And it’s not just the little ones – adults are also heavily impacted, with a whopping 57% of their calories coming from these nutrient-poor, highly processed foods.
This trend is deeply concerning, especially when we consider the link between poor nutrition and the underlying health conditions that made COVID-19 so deadly for many individuals. An overwhelming majority of those who were severely affected by the virus had pre-existing conditions directly related to consuming the very foods that these associations promote and profit from. 😷
💊 Pharma’s Influence on Medical Research 💉
But the corruption doesn’t stop there. The pharmaceutical industry has also managed to infiltrate medical research, with the New England Journal of Medicine reporting that 86% of scientific studies have authors or scientists with direct financial ties to pharmaceutical companies. 💰
This cozy relationship raises serious questions about the integrity of drug trials and the potential for biased results favoring the interests of these corporations. How can we trust research when the very people conducting it have a vested interest in promoting certain products or treatments? 🤔
🧑⚖️ Politicians in the Pockets of Big Pharma 💵
Even our elected officials are not immune to the influence of deep-pocketed corporations. In 2020, it was reported that both Democratic and Republican candidates for the House and Senate received millions of dollars from pharmaceutical companies – $6.7 million and $7 million, respectively. 😲
With such substantial financial contributions, it’s hard not to wonder how this might sway policy decisions and legislation related to healthcare and drug pricing. Are our representatives truly working in the best interests of the people, or are they beholden to the corporations lining their pockets? 🤨
🤑 Billion-Dollar Propaganda Machine 💰
In a shocking revelation, it was disclosed that the Biden administration paid major news networks a staggering $1 billion in 2020 and 2021 to promote a certain health measure that was widely recommended at the time. 😮 Networks like CBS, ABC, CNN, and CNBC were all recipients of this massive advertising campaign, essentially turning them into propaganda outlets for the administration’s agenda.
While the motivations behind this move may have been well-intentioned, it raises serious concerns about the integrity of our news sources and the potential for media manipulation on a grand scale. 📺
🚨 Time for Transparency and Action 🚨
Friends, it’s time to demand transparency and hold these institutions accountable. We need to disentangle the financial incentives from corporations that prioritize profits over public health. Join the call for change and safeguard our well-being from the clutches of corruption! 💪
Where is the coalition of activists that went after Joe Rogan for his controversial statements? Why aren’t they directing their efforts towards exposing the blatant conflicts of interest within the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and other health organizations? 🤷♂️
It’s time to shine a light on these unethical practices and demand that our health institutions prioritize evidence-based research and policies that truly benefit the public, not the bottom lines of corporations. 💥
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