Unsavory truth
Subtitle: how food companies skew the science of what we eat
By: Marion Nestle
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 310
ISBN-13: 9781541697119
Subjects: Moral and ethical aspects; Nutrition policy; Food; Marketing; Food industry and trade; Research
Description: "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"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-290) and index.