Unsavory truth how food companies skew the science of what we eat
(2018)

Nonfiction

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PUBLISHED
[S.l.]: Basic Books, 2018
DESCRIPTION

320 p

ISBN/ISSN
9781541617322 r5yuz89
LANGUAGE
English
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America's leading nutritionist exposes how the food industry corrupts scientific research for profit 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

General adult

Format: eBook

Mode of access: World Wide Web

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