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What in American society has changed so dramatically that nearly 64 percent of us are now overweight? This is a subject much discussed in the media these days. Even TLC Cable Channel offers "Honey We're Killing the Kids" a startling look at the causes of childhood obesity! Studies implicate factors such as cheap fats and sugars used in food processing, larger portions, eating out more often, decreased activity, marketing strategies, lack of nutritional education, food as entertainment and diet fads. The medical consequences of those extra calories are causing mental and physical suffering in increased numbers of children and adults from Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, gall bladder disease, stroke, orthopedic problems, and increased risk of cancer. Food production and safety concerns are also of vital interest. Listed below are some titles of books that can help you understand the facts of food composition, good nutrition, and appropriate energy intake. At the same time these authors make this subject so interesting that weight will fall off you as you read them!
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Schlosser, Eric Chew On this: Everything You Don't Want to Know About Fast Food From the same author as "Fast Food Nation." This is a behind-the-scenes look at the fast food industry. It will tell you about where fast food comes from, who makes it, what all goes into it and what happens to you when you eat it. 2006 Appears on the following book lists:  Book Trailers Autumn 2007 Nonfiction | ||||||||||||
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Kaufman, Francine Ratner Diabesity: The Obesity-diabetes Epidemic That Threatens America Diabetes, linked to increased incidence of obesity, has become the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. and more than one-third of American children born in 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime. This frightful, but hopeful, book points to changes we can make that can prevent the triggers and long term devestating effects on our health. 2005 | ||||||||||||
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Schlosser, Eric Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal “On any given day, one out of four Americans opts for a quick and cheap meal at a fast-food restaurant.” This exposé by Schlosser maintains the fast-food industry has radically transformed America's diet, landscape, economy and workforce, “Often in insidiously destructive ways.” It's your right to know what is in your food and how it is handled. 2005 Appears on the following book lists: Books to Film Food for Thought
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Critser, Greg Fat Land: How Americans Became the Fattest People in the World Alarming and disarmingly funny, Crister discusses every aspect of American life--class, politics, economics, and culture to show how these forces have plunged this nation into an “epidemic of obesity.” If you only read one part of this book, make sure it's the chapter “What the extra calories do to you.” 2003 Appears on the following book lists:
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Tudge, Colin Feeding People is Easy This book argues that it is possible to feed the world, forever, without damaging the environment or cruelty to animals. The book shows how governments and the food industry have created the major problems so much of the world faces today. It proposes a new global food chain based on principles of sound biology and justice. Book Description. 2007 Appears on the following book lists: Food Matters! | ||||||||||||
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Food Safety "America's food supply is vunerable to agricultural terrorism." Issues concerning the safety of our crops from terrorism, genetic engineering, irridiation, pesticides, and diseases are discussed, the pros and cons presented, to help readers become more informed and enlightened about making choices in selecting food for safety and health. 2005 | ||||||||||||
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Mitchell, Stacy Ann Livin' Large: African American Sisters Confront Obesity This humorous "conversation between two sisters" takes African America women, as well as women of all ehtnicies who are overweight, through a journey about the facts and dangers of early death and disability caused by obesity. They offer new tips and strategies for taking charge of finding your ideal weight, maintaining it and reaching optimum health. 2004 | ||||||||||||
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Wansink, Brian Mindless Eating : Why We Eat More Than We Think Wansink was in charge of developing the 2010 Dietary guidelines for promoting the Food Guide Pyramid. He is a food psychologist and says that there are subtle cues, usually from our past, that determine what, where and how much people eat. He has studied how the food industry has ingeniously engineered encouraging us to eat "mindlessly." You may change the way you look at food and make small adjustments for heathier, smarter and more enjoyable food choices. His suggestion: eat 100 calories less per day. See: www.mypyramid.gov 2006 Appears on the following book lists:
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Cardello, Hank Stuffed : an Insider's Look at Who's (really) Making America Fat A food industry insider blows the whistle on American food corporations, discussing how the boardroom decisions and slick marketing machines of restaurant chains and food packagers have spurred the obesity epidemic and created the nation's most serious health crisis. 2009 | ||||||||||||
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Super Size Me Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock embarks on a journey to find out if fast food is making Americans fat. For 30 days he can't eat or drink anything that isn't on McDonald's menu; he must eat three square meals a day, he must eat everything on the menu at least once and supersize his meal if asked. He treks across the country interviewing a host of experts on fast food and a number of regular folk while downing McDonald's to try and find out why 37% of American are now overweight. Spurlock's grueling diet spirals him into a metamorphosis that will make you think twice about picking up another Big Mac. 2004 Appears on the following book lists:
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Glassman, Ronald J. The Alpha Solution for Permanent Weight Loss: Harness the Power of Your Subconscious Mind to Change Your Relationship with Food-- Forever A medically proven way to change your relationship with food forever--no diet or exercise required! This revolutionary book reveals how to literally think yourself thin: by simply and easily training you brain to automatically crave healthy foods in the proper portions. Whether you want to lost ten pounds or fifty, the Alpha Solution will quickly make diet struggles a thing of the past-- and keep you fit and thin for life! Book Jacket 2007 | ||||||||||||
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Roberts, Paul, 1961 Aug. 2- The End of Food Roberts presents a stark picture of our modern global food system covering; "making, marketing and moving," problems of overabundance and malnourishment, safety and vunerability, and the challenges of rethinking and restucturing our world food system. 2008 | ||||||||||||
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Kessler, David A. The End of Overeating : Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite This book discusses the history and science of our human food appetite and how it has been manipulated by the food industry. We have lost control over our eating habits and find it hard to reisits certain foods and overindulging. Dr Kessler offers some new insights and useful tools to help us find a solution. 2009 | ||||||||||||
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Pollan, Michael The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals When you can eat just about anything nature (or the supermarket) has to offer, deciding what you should eat will inevitably stir anxiety, especially when some of the foods might shorten your life. Today, buffeted by one food fad after another, America is suffering from a national eating disorder. As the cornucopia of the modern American supermarket and fast food outlet confronts us with a bewildering and treacherous landscape, what's at stake becomes not only our own and our children's health, but the health of the environment that sustains life on earth. Pollan follows each of the food chains -- industrial food, organic or alternative food, and food we forage ourselves -- from the source to the final meal, always emphasizing our coevolutionary relationship with the handful of plant and animal species we depend on. The surprising answers Pollan offers have profound political, economic, psychological, and even moral implications for all of us. Book Summary. 2006 Appears on the following book lists: Science and Nature Food for Thought Food Matters!
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Hark, Lisa The Whole Grain Diet Miracle: The Healthiest Diet Ever! Nutritionist and family physican promote the science behind whole grains, how they control weight and reduce the risks of colon cancer and diabetes. they state that "Eating more whole grains has actually been shown to save lives. Whole grains may decrease hunger by making you feel full and by curbing blood sugar spikes that trigger the appetite." Delicious menu and recipe sections. 2006 |
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