Today, we welcome back to the show Shawn Stevenson, the author of the USA Today National bestseller Eat Smarter and the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter. He’s also creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each month. In this episode, Krista + Shawn sit down for a candid discussion on obesity and food addictions, and the ways in which food manufacturers manipulate food in the United States. They also discuss how to better support your family’s health + wellness journey, including the shocking food consumption trends on the rise among children. Shawn recently published his family cookbook, Eat Smarter, which features 100+ delicious recipes to transform your health, fitness + connection! We also talk about: The latest statistics on obesity  Shawn’s approach of targeting behavioral change The severe consequences of obesity  Food manufacturers manipulating our food What are cravings  Foods that have glyphosate Childhood health + obesity today Creating microcultures intentionally The science behind eating together  Resources:  Instagram: @shawnmodel Facebook: The Model Health Show YouTube: @TheShawnModel   Episode Related Resources: Episode 475. Something is Wrong with Health in America with Shawn StevensonSponsors:Seed | Visit seed.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 to redeem 30% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Stitch Fix | Go to Stitchfix.com/almost30 and you’ll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix. Nutrafol | Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code ALMOST30.BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month.Chomps | Go to Chomps.com/ALMOST30 for 20% off your first order and free shipping. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com!Almost 30 is edited by Marielle Marlys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices