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Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition, and Health, Revised and Expanded Edition (California Studies in Food and Culture) 2nd Edition

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"A courageous and masterful exposé."—Julia Child

"If you eat, you should read this book."—Eric Schlosser, author of
Fast Food Nation

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"A courageous and masterful exposé."—Julia Child

"If you eat, you should read this book."—Eric Schlosser, author of
Fast Food Nation

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of California Press; 2nd edition (October 15, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 510 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0520254031
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0520254039
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.09 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.25 x 9 inches
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Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, which she chaired from 1988-2003. She also holds appointments as Professor of Sociology at NYU and Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. Her degrees include a Ph.D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition, both from the University of California, Berkeley. She has held faculty positions at Brandeis University and the UCSF School of Medicine. From 1986-88, she was senior nutrition policy advisor in the Department of Health and Human Services and managing editor of the 1988 Surgeon General's Report on Nutrition and Health. Her research examines scientific, economic, and social influences on food choice.

She is the author of three prize-winning books: "Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health" (2002, revised edition, 2007), "Safe Food: The Politics of Food Safety" (2003, revised edition, 2010), and "What to Eat" (2006). "Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine" was published in September 2008 and in paperback in 2010. Her book with Dr. Malden Nesheim, "Feed Your Pet Right," was published by Free Press/Simon & Schuster in May 2010. "Why Calories Count: From Science to Politics," also co-authored with Dr. Nesheim, is scheduled for publication in March 2012.

She writes a monthly Food Matters column for the San Francisco Chronicle, and blogs daily (almost) at www.foodpolitics.com. She also twitters @marionnestle.

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Food Politics is direct, clear, and well-supported. It is a historical account of Corporate America’s shameless political gamesmanship.It outlines the ongoing tussle between the food industry, government, political parties, regulators, investigative reporters, and the consuming public. The book’s format resembles more of a textbook. But Nestle is a Professor of Nutrition so let's let her do her thing. I'm glad she did. I received a lot of great value in terms of perspective, nuances (especially in FDA regulation), and history.Nestle's tone is unabashedly critical of the “cozy” relationship between big food and government. Over matters of dietary guidance (i.e. pyramid and guidelines), interested parties battle over semantics such as “choose,” “limit,” and “eat less.”In this book, you'll get an infusion of "inside" perspective about the process of dietary advice roll-outs. The process of giving dietary advice to influence consumer behavior is knotty and fraught with conflicts of interests.Nestle dives into paid sponsorships, and the disheartening relationships between non-profits (i.e. American Heart Association, American Dietetic Association) and big business. The book is an indictment of the “smug relationships” between agribusiness and government regulators.Upon learning of all the conflicts of interests, which includes "revolving doors" (executive leaders from business and government swapping career positions) and relentless lobbying, you will be left with an icky, trust-no-one feeling. It could help stir anger for social-justice advocates.If you're into food policy and practice (especially relevant to the '80's and 90's where tons of activity took place), add this to your repertoire.
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