Junk Food Politics: How Beverage And Fast Food Industries Are Reshaping Emerging Economies

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--

• | Author: Eduardo J. Gómez
• | Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• | Publication Date: Jan 03, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 408 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1421444283
• | ISBN-13: 9781421444284