Elmo Stickers, Apples, and the Pain of Retracted Research

The video discusses the retraction of several studies by Brian Wansink, a prominent researcher in diet and nutrition. His work, which suggested simple changes could lead to healthier eating habits, was widely cited but later found to have issues such as misreporting data and problematic statistical techniques. Cornell University investigated these claims, leading to Wansink's resignation. The video emphasizes the importance of skepticism in nutrition research, highlighting that there are no easy solutions to complex problems.

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