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Say NO to JUNK Food | Dr. Mark Hyman & Jim Kwik

5 Jun 2022 · 1 min

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In this segment of the interview between Dr. Mark Hyman and Jim Kwic, the speakers cite multiple research studies conducted in prisons and juvenile detention centers that replaced sugary, processed "junk" foods with healthier options. The data show striking behavioral improvements among incarcerated youth: a 25% drop in assaults, a 21% decline in antisocial behavior, a 75% reduction in the use of restraints, and a complete (100%) elimination of suicides over a 12‑month period involving roughly 3,000 youths. The conversation underscores the claim that diet quality directly influences aggression, mental health, and overall safety in correctional environments, positioning nutrition as a powerful, non‑pharmacological intervention.

You're saying that there's no such thing as junk food. There's just like junk and then there's food, right? There's been amazing, elegant studies done in prisons and juvenile delinquent centers.
And then another study looked at 12 months with these kids, 3,000 incarcerated youth, replaced junk food with healthy options, and they were— and they got rid of sugary and processed food. And there was a 25% reduction in assaults, 21% reduction in antisocial behavior, a 75% reduction in the use of restraints, and get— Wow. And get this, 100% reduction in suicides. And suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death between kids between 10 and 19.