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The consequences of this shift have been profound. Farmers receive only a fraction of the food dollar spent—around 15 cents—while the remainder goes to corporate entities. This consolidation has fostered an environment where consumer knowledge about food is obscured, and misleading dietary information is rampant.
One significant issue arises from this corporate control: the food industry's lobbying efforts have influenced nutrition guidelines in favor of their products, dissuading government recommendations to reduce meat and dairy consumption and instead encouraging the consumption of these foods in moderation. With a political system heavily influenced by food lobbyists, the cycle of cheap abundance continues, often at the expense of public health.