Make America Healthy Again…Like, When Exactly?

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has garnered tremendous attention and amassed a huge following since its inception in the 2010s. Advocates of the movement frequently reference a desire to return to an earlier time in American history—when life was simpler, food was more wholesome, and overall wellness was supposedly at its peak. But were Americans truly healthier in decades past? And does looking to the past genuinely promote better health, or is it merely a distraction that keeps us mired in nostalgia? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we explore the complexities of the MAHA movement and examine whether we should truly desire to return to a bygone era of American health.  Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortalsWe’ve got MERCH! Check it out HEREDon’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!Things we talked about and additional reading: RFK Jr on MAHASh-Boom by The Crew CutsIconic American Foods in the 1950s Artificial Trans Fats No Longer Recognized as Safe Fair Packaging and Labeling Act of 1967 Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004Folic Acid Fortification and Neural Tube DefectsVital Statistics of the US 1954Mortality Trends in the US 1954-1963Mortality in the US 2023 154 Million Lives Saved by Vaccines Deaths from Pneumonia Over Time How The Autism Diagnosis Has Changed Over Time Dietary Fiber’s History Social Determinants of HealthSocioeconomic Status and Fruit and Vegetable IntakeSocioeconomic Status and Beliefs About HealthThe Importance of Health Care AccessNutrition Quality and Household IncomeFor feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at [email protected] free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice**This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**