The Jordan Harbinger Show 713: Marion Nestle | How Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat
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Aug 18, 2022 
Marion Nestle, a leading expert in food politics and author of several influential books, dives into the ways food companies manipulate research. She reveals how funding biases health studies, often skewing results to align with corporate interests. Nestle shares alarming statistics from her research showing that 156 out of 168 studies funded by food companies favored the sponsors’ positions. The conversation also addresses misleading marketing tactics and the public’s ongoing confusion about nutrition, urging consumers to stay informed and critical.
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Framing Research Questions
- Food companies often frame research questions to favor their products.
- Instead of asking "Is our product good?", they ask "How is it good?"
Industry-Funded Study Results
- Marion Nestle tracked 168 industry-funded studies on her blog.
- 156 showed results favorable to the sponsors, revealing a clear bias.
Identifying Biased Studies
- Predict study results by identifying the funding source.
- Funding often dictates the outcome, especially with health claims.
