Junk food politics : how beverage and fast food industries are reshaping emerging economies / Eduardo J. Gómez.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gómez, Eduardo J., 1973- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nutrition policy--Developing countries.

Nutrition policy.

Public health--Economic aspects--Developing countries.

Public health.

Food industry and trade--Moral and ethical aspects.

Food industry and trade.

Junk food--Developing countries.

Junk food.

Public health--Economic aspects.

Developing countries.

Physical Description:

x, 396 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2023.

Summary:

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1. Interest Group Theory, Institutions, and Public Health Policy

2. Fear and Opportunity

3. Mexico

4. Brazil

5. India

6. Indonesia

7. China

8. South Africa.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781421444284

1421444283

OCLC:

1306068557