I’ve been thinking about the long-term flow-through effects of nutrition through an EA lens. Specifically: would a systemic shift away from highly processed foods be one of the most effective ways to protect human capital? If we view diabetes as a ‘gateway’ to chronic illness, the ripple effects—lost productivity for breadwinners and the ‘caregiver burden’ on families—are massive. I’m curious if anyone has seen a cost-effectiveness analysis on preventative nutrition vs. late-stage medical intervention.
I’ve been thinking about the long-term flow-through effects of nutrition through an EA lens. Specifically: would a systemic shift away from highly processed foods be one of the most effective ways to protect human capital? If we view diabetes as a ‘gateway’ to chronic illness, the ripple effects—lost productivity for breadwinners and the ‘caregiver burden’ on families—are massive. I’m curious if anyone has seen a cost-effectiveness analysis on preventative nutrition vs. late-stage medical intervention.
I love this and would agree that it warrants further research.