What "Reader" fails to realize is that although there are other factors leading to obesity, this book is not about ALL of the reasons. This book is about ONE reason, and that is what the author has effectively covered.
Interesting the reviewer used his or her review as an opportunity to take a jab at Americans in general. Makes me question whether the reviewer was actually discussing the book, or his/her personal feelings about America.
However, the biggest problem is the overt partnership of Congress, various Administrations and the food industry to subvert healthy eating for more profits. It reads like Carson's Silent Spring with the consequence of deregulation - the epidemic of obesity. The author, Dr. Nestle, is a legitimate nutritionist and previously work with the FDA. She convincingly shows how the food industry with help from Congress and the administration's desire to reduce regulation promotes over consumption of food. Her thesis is that the food industry must sell more and more food to make a profit- a change from 3200Kcal/day/American to 3800Kcal/day/American.
This book is required reading for any one who cares about children's health, their own health, and wants to make changes. This book should be required reading for health care professionals that deal with chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular or the over the counter supplements, herbals, and nutrition education. This book should activate us to change the supplement laws and require food industry to partner to promote foods from the more important food groups: fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
The book ends with appendix describing issues in nutrition research. This section helps anyone who is not familiar with the latest in nutrition research. The book is very readable with an excellent reference section.
