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Matthew Lysiak | Fiat Food: Money Magic & The American Diet
Ozempic Marketing, Tufts Food Compass, Pediatric Obesity Guidelines
In early 2023, a coordinated media and medical push promoted Ozempic as a solution for what was described as a "genetic brain disease" causing obesity. During the same period, the Tufts Food Compass released rankings claiming Froot Loops were healthier than eggs, and the American Pediatric Association lowered the age for weight loss drug eligibility to 11. These events are characterized as a synchronized marketing campaign involving pharmaceutical sponsors and academic institutions.
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