Gabby Headrick, Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Milken Institute School of Public Health and GFI Affiliate Faculty shares nutritionist perspectives on the MAHA Commission.
“So many people know what a healthy diet is, and they know what should be on their plate every night,” says Headrick, who has researched this issue. “But the vast majority of folks just truly do not have the money or the time to get the food on the plate. The evidence suggests that if we cut folks’ social benefit programs, such as access to health care and food, we are going to see detrimental impacts. And it’s going to cause an increased burden of preventable disease.”