" A bold, compelling challenge to conventional thinking about obesity and its fixes, Weighing
In is one of the most important books on food politics to hit the shelves in a long time." …

From Publishers Weekly If Vietnamese Zen Buddhist master Nhat Hanh says the same thing
over and over, it could be because not enough people have heard him, and those who have …

Recent sociological theory and research highlights food, drink, and restaurants as culturally
meaningful and related to social identity. An implication of this view holds that the …

This paper offers a critical study of the contradictions of Millsberry. com, a General Mills (GM)
advergaming website used to market GM's breakfast cereal brands to children. The paper …

This paper analyzes the immensely popular animated film Ratatouille as a social and
cultural document. It begins with a recapitulation of the movie's story line–a saga of an …

The purpose of this study was to predict Hispanic consumer's willingness to buy ethnic
produce grown on local farms. Specifically, this result analyzes and compares the effects of …

From the doctor whose “extraordinary practice is at the vanguard of a revolutionary way to
deliver medical care”(O, The Oprah Magazine), an easy program to restore energy and …

This thesis examines the impact of food deserts on obesity, and builds a case for additional
research on rural food deserts independent from urban ones. The Mississippi Delta …

Grocery stores tend to be the main point of purchase for how the majority of Americans attain
food. By exploring the location of grocery stores within one city, it is possible to bring to light …

Trade associations blur the boundaries established between research and education, as
well as, advertising and advocacy. Recently, their hybrid roles as commercial and health …