Bibliograph

Unsavory truth, how food companies skew the science of what we eat, Marion Nestle

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Unsavory truth, how food companies skew the science of what we eat, Marion Nestle

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-290) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Unsavory truth

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1057411261

Responsibility statement

Marion Nestle

Sub title

how food companies skew the science of what we eat

Summary

"Is chocolate heart-healthy? Does yogurt prevent type 2 diabetes? Do pomegranates help cheat death? News accounts bombard us with such amazing claims, report them as science, and influence what we eat. Yet, as Marion Nestle explains, these studies are more about marketing than science; they are often paid for by companies that sell those foods. Whether it's a Coca-Cola-backed study hailing light exercise as a calorie neutralizer, or blueberry-sponsored investigators proclaiming that this fruit prevents erectile dysfunction, every corner of the food industry knows how to turn conflicted research into big profit. As Nestle argues, it's time to put public health first. Written with unmatched rigor and insight, Unsavory Truth reveals how the food industry manipulates nutrition science--and suggests what we can do about it"--, Provided by publisher

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