Junk Food Junkies
Author Carla Mooney tackles a topic that is near and dear to people who love munching on snack food. She explores the popularity of junk food and how it is affecting public health. Readers will look at marketing methods designed to promote consumption of junk food, and ways that people are trying to avoid diets rich in junk food. Helpful strategies for incorporating healthier food choices into our diets are included.
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Junk Food Junkies
Author Carla Mooney tackles a topic that is near and dear to people who love munching on snack food. She explores the popularity of junk food and how it is affecting public health. Readers will look at marketing methods designed to promote consumption of junk food, and ways that people are trying to avoid diets rich in junk food. Helpful strategies for incorporating healthier food choices into our diets are included.
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Junk Food Junkies

Junk Food Junkies

by Carla Mooney
Junk Food Junkies

Junk Food Junkies

by Carla Mooney

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Overview

Author Carla Mooney tackles a topic that is near and dear to people who love munching on snack food. She explores the popularity of junk food and how it is affecting public health. Readers will look at marketing methods designed to promote consumption of junk food, and ways that people are trying to avoid diets rich in junk food. Helpful strategies for incorporating healthier food choices into our diets are included.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781420502718
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 09/25/2010
Series: Lucent Nutrition and Health Series
Pages: 104
Product dimensions: 6.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 12 - 16 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Introduction: Junk Food Society 6

Chapter 1 The Popularity of Junk Food 9

Chapter 2 How Junk Food Affects Your Health 24

Chapter 3 Hooking the Youngest Eaters 42

Chapter 4 Taking Responsibility 58

Chapter 5 Are You a Junk Food Junkie? 74

Notes 89

Glossary 94

Organizations to Contact 95

For More Information 97

Index 99

Picture Credits 103

About the Author 104

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