Food-as-medicine execs respond to Kellogg CEO’s ‘let them eat flakes’ remarks

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Top Story How Food-as-Medicine Execs Are Responding to Kellogg CEO's 'Let Them Eat Flakes' Remarks Kellogg CEO Gary Pilnick recently encouraged families struggling to put food on the table to turn to cereal as their go-to dinner option. Food-as-medicine executives are none too thrilled about his comments — they argue that the remarks underscore the dire need to increase public education about affordable, healthy meal planning. Sponsored Content Happening Today! How Physician Practices Can Boost Revenues with Turnkey Weight Management Program Presented by MedCity News & Build My Health Join this webinar today at 2p ET, where will discuss several topics related to weight management including: an overview of GLP-1 weight loss medication, automation in a subscription-based weight management program, and the rise of provider-to-consumer (PTC) models. Sign Up Here! Early Bird Gets the Savings Join us for expert-led panel sessions featuring speakers from Morgan Health, Delta Air Lines, GE HealthCare, Alfie Health, Visana and more. "The conference provides a boutique platform for investors and entrepreneurs to gather, acquire insights, and exchange ideas about progress in the healthtech ecosystem." ~ Dennis Depenbush, President, MHIN and New Ventures, BCBS Kansas. Get Your Early Bird $300 Savings Now [Ends 3/29]

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