Healthy eating in America today is like trudging through deep snow. Policy, food environment, and system changes can clear a path for people to make it possible for them to eat well to prevent disabilities, reduce healthcare costs, and live longer, healthier lives. Dr. Wootan will explore how in-store marketing, advertising, disinformation campaigns, portion sizes, restaurant foods, and defaults often encourage unhealthy eating and eating too much. The session will outline promising policy and environmental approaches that can help to reshape the food system and make healthier choices easier, especially for low-income families.
