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What are we feeding our kids? / Michael F. Jacobson & Bruce Maxwell.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: New York : Workman Pub., 1994.Description: x, 309 p. : ill. ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 1563056321
  • 156305101X (pbk.)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RJ 206 J17w 1994
Online resources: Summary: From Dr. Michael F. Jacobson, author of The Fast-Food Guide, and Bruce Maxwell, here is a necessary guide for every parent. Part expos, and part handbook, it's an impeccably researched look at kids, diet, government, and the food industry. It explains why the same dietary villains afflicting adults-too much fat, cholesterol, sugar, salt-are equally bad for kids. How big food business develops brand loyalty. How the FCC allows junk food advertisers almost unlimited access to children's programming. But it also explains what you can do about it-and how to get your kids on a healthier track.
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Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Salud Departamento de Encuadernación RJ 206 J17w 1994 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000127542

Includes bibliographical references (p. [285]-297) and index.

From Dr. Michael F. Jacobson, author of The Fast-Food Guide, and Bruce Maxwell, here is a necessary guide for every parent. Part expos, and part handbook, it's an impeccably researched look at kids, diet, government, and the food industry. It explains why the same dietary villains afflicting adults-too much fat, cholesterol, sugar, salt-are equally bad for kids. How big food business develops brand loyalty. How the FCC allows junk food advertisers almost unlimited access to children's programming. But it also explains what you can do about it-and how to get your kids on a healthier track.

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