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,...

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Main Author: Gómez, Eduardo J., 1973- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2023.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
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"--
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 396 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781421444291
1421444291

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