Nutrition

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-219) and index.; This book examines various points of view about nutrition and food consumption. Table of Contents: Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. How Has Nutrition Changed as a Result of Modern Food Production? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Modern Industrialized Food Is Not Nutritious / Michael Pollan -- 2. Modern Industrialized Food Is Nutritious / Rachel Laudan -- 3. Organic Foods Are Healthier thanNon-Organic Foods / Deborah Rich -- 4. Organic Foods Are Not Healthier than Non-Organic Foods / Alan D. Dangour, Elizabeth Allen, Karen Lock, Ricardo Uauy -- 5. Still a Problem in America / Joel Berg -- 6. Hunger Is Still a Problem Around the World / Ismail Serageldin -- Periodical Bibliography Chapter 2. What Should Be Done to Improve Nutrition and Fight Obesity? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Mandatory Nutrition Labeling Will Help People Make Healthful Food Choices / Joanne . Arsenault -- 2. Mandatory Nutrition Labeling Will Not Necessarily Lead People to Make Healthful Food Choices / Brian Elbel, Rogan Kersh, Victoria L. Brescoll, L. Beth Dixon -- 3. Food Stamp Programs Cause Obesity / Laura Vanderkam -- 4. Food Stamp Programs Do Not Cause Obesity / Michele Ver Ploeg, Katherine Ralston -- 5. A Soda Tax Would Help Reduce Obesity / Kelly D. Brownell et al -- 6. A Soda Taxi'Would Not Help Reduce Obesity / Michael L. Marlow, Alden F. Shiers -- periodical Bibliography -- Chapter3. What Societal FactorsInfluence Nutrition? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. School Lunch Programs Encourage Proper Nutrition School Nutrition Association -- 2. School Lunch Programs May EncouragePoof Nutrition / Adam Bornstein -- 3. Marketing Food to Children Leads Them to Eat Non-Nutritious Foods / Janel E. Brody -- 4. Marketing Food to . Children Cannot Be Blamed for Non-Nutritious Food Choices / Paul Kurhit -- Periodical Bibliography -- Chapter 4. What Personal Nutrition and Dietary Choices Impact Health? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Gluten-Free Diets Are Good for Everyone's Health / Sharon Palmer -- 2. Gluten-Free Diets Are Necessary Only for Those with Gluten Intolerance / Ayala Laufer-Cahana -- 3. Dietary Supplements Can Improve One's Health / Mark Hyman -- 4. Dietary Supplements Can Be Dangerous to One's Health / Cathy Gulli -- Periodical Bibliography -- For Further Discussion -- Organizations to Contact -- iBibliography of Books -- Index. Publisher Marketing: Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.;; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th" Contributor Bio:  Haugen, David B01