EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 33 MIN
Ep 28: When Politics Shape Our Plates
from The BMI Podcast · host Dr. Drew Crawford
Episode 28: When Politics Shape Our PlatesAbout This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explores how America’s health crisis is tied to more than personal choices. It’s rooted in the food pyramid, inflation, and politics. He explains how decades of guidelines shaped by lobbying and economics have made cheap, processed foods the norm, while chronic disease rates keep climbing. The conversation challenges us to rethink whether the system was ever designed to make us truly healthy.About Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:InstagramFacebookX (Twitter)LinkedInWebsiteThe BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.
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Episode 28: When Politics Shape Our PlatesAbout This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explores how America’s health crisis is tied to more than personal choices. It’s rooted in the food pyramid, inflation, and politics. He explains how decades of guidelines shaped by lobbying and economics have made cheap, processed foods the norm, while chronic disease rates keep climbing. The conversation challenges us to rethink whether the system was ever designed to make us truly healthy.About Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:InstagramFacebookX (Twitter)LinkedInWebsiteThe BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.
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