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Soft drinks have been in the news a lot lately, with many cities around the United States trying to minimize the intake of soda among their citizens. Readers will learn why there is such a backlash against soda. These sugary drinks are a favorite among people of all ages, but drinking too much is unhealthy. The solution may seem to be to drink diet soda or sugar-free options, but even these have problems. Readers will be armed with the knowledge of...
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The story of soda is the story of the modern world, a tale of glamorous bubbles, sparkling dreams, big bucks, miracle cures, and spreading waistlines. This book charts soda's remarkable, world-changing journey from awe-inspiring natural mystery to ubiquitous presence in all our lives.
9) Little Red
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In this version of the Grimm fairy tale, Thomas--who is called Little Red--discovers a wolf in disguise at his grandmother's house and ingeniously uses ginger ale to save the day.
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We all witness, in advertising and on supermarket shelves, the fierce competition for our food dollars. In this engrossing exposé, Marion Nestle goes behind the scenes to reveal how the competition really works and how it affects our health. The abundance of food in the United States—enough calories to meet the needs of every man, woman, and child twice over—has a downside. Our over-efficient food industry must do everything possible...
14) Junk food
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Explores how the fast food industry tries to alter perceptions in the marketing of junk food. Examines the potentially addictive nature of junk food, and the health impact of certain foods, such as soft drinks. Looks at ways to reduce junk food consumption and increase healthier options, including the role of parents in food choices and the idea of taxing junk foods.
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Why have rates of obesity, morbid obesity, and super obesity increased so dramatically since 2000? Backed up by meticulous research, this two-part set is a provocative, thorough investigation into the upsurge of obesity in America. The first chapter, Prevalence, documents the rapid rise of serious weight issues in all age groups since the 1970s and the cost to the health care system of treating the diseases that result. Contributing factors such as...
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After filmmaker Paula Palacios hears that the Hadzabe named a new baby in her honor she journeys from her home in France to celebrate with them in Tanzania, and to continue her documentation of their hunter-gatherer society. This program captures Palacios' month-long stay among the Hadzabe and her exploration of modern threats to their community. Palacios accompanies the men on a hunt for meat for the baby-naming feast, but the encroachment of farmland...
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In this first episode, Jacques Peretti traces those responsible for revolutionizing our eating habits to find out how decisions made in America 40 years ago influence the way we eat today. The story of how high-fructose corn syrup has found its way into almost all processed foods and soft drinks and how fast food chains championed the idea of snacking between meals is examined.
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Not so long ago, countries like Mexico, India, and China counted malnutrition as a major health concern. Today, hundreds of millions of people in these countries are coping with obesity and its associated diseases, growing fatter, and at a faster rate, than Americans. This program explores the shocking explosion of global obesity and examines its links to increasing wealth and changing diets. The video travels to Mexico, where two-thirds of the population...