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We know that there is not one single treatment approach that works for every person with obesity, however there is one type of approach we can use when discussing weight with every person: trauma-informed care (TIC). TIC is an approach that recognizes the possibility that many people may have a history of trauma exposure, and how this past or ongoing trauma such as abuse, neglect or food insecurity can shape a person's relationship with food, body and health behaviors.

Data show that 64% of adults in the U.S. reported they had experienced at least one type of adverse childhood experience (ACE) before age 18 and nearly one in six adults reported they had experienced four or more types of ACEs. Compared to women with 0 ACEs, women with 4+ ACEs are 62% more likely to have obesity, 41% more likely to report a hypertension diagnosis, and 36% more likely to report a diabetes diagnosis.

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

1. · why TIC is so important
2. · how TIC is different from motivational interviewing
3. · benefits of TIC to patients and practitioners
4. · the obesity-trauma connection
5. · weight stigma and diabetes distress
6. · adverse childhood experiences
7. · shared decision making
8. · resources for health professionals and the public

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Are processed foods truly undermining our health, or are they an essential part of a safe, nutritious, and affordable food supply? Should the way we classify foods based on processing outweigh decades of national dietary guidelines—or are these systems flawed from the start? And what happens to public health policy when decisions hinge on classifications that may not be scientifically sound?

Tune in to this episode to learn more about:

· how UPFs are defined

· the NOVA classification system

· how much of our diet is UPF

· benefits of UPFs in the diet

· how and why the current public discourse on UPFs is "superficial"

· growing global distrust of science

· how the food industry is responding to criticisms around UPFs

· actions the food industry has taken to improve products

· how the food industry gains insights into consumer preferences

· the roles and responsibilities of food companies to educate and inform consumers

· collaboration between the food industry and policymakers

· what the future of UPFs might look like

· resources for more information

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In this episode, we explore the FoodMinds Conscious Consumption Index, revealing insights into consumer sentiment on healthy and sustainable food systems. Despite growing familiarity with the topic, less than half of consumers report purchasing healthy, sustainable options regularly. What's driving this gap between awareness and action? Join us as we explore how people are thinking about healthy, sustainable foods. We'll discuss how definitions of sustainable foods are evolving, the generational differences in engagement, and the main drivers and barriers to purchasing. Discover why price, taste, and skepticism about marketing claims are significant obstacles, and learn how stakeholders—from companies to individuals—can help transform our food systems.