Junk food politics : how beverage and fast food industries are reshaping emerging economies / Eduardo J. Gómez.
By: Gómez, Eduardo J [author.].
Publisher: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, ©2022Description: 396 p.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781421444284.Subject(s): Nutrition policy -- Developing countries | Public health -- Economic aspects -- Developing countries | Food industry and trade -- Moral and ethical aspects | Junk food -- Developing countriesGenre/Form: Print books.| Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Shelf | TX360.5 .G66 2022 (Browse shelf) | Available | AU00000000019421 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Revisiting junk food politics : interest group theory, institutions, and public health policy -- Fear and opportunity -- Mexico -- Brazil -- India -- Indonesia -- China -- South Africa.
"Despite an increased government commitment in some developing countries to eradicating non-communicable diseases and introducing innovative prevention programs aimed at reducing obesity and type-2 diabetes, sugary beverage and fast food companies are thriving there. In examining this paradox, the author presents a political science explanation that emphasizes how junk food industries restructure politics and society before agenda setting for policy ever takes place"--