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Junk Food
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Books and Films Related to Community, Food and Agriculture 
 This database contains listings of nonfiction books and films on food and agriculture topics such as organic farming, genetically engineered food, fast food, migrant farmworkers, family and small farms, and specific foods such as coffee, tea, corn, and cheese. Searchable, or browse and sort by media, title, publisher, and other factors. Most titles are from 2000 to the present. Compiled by an agriculture professor at Michigan State University. http://www.msu.edu/~howardp/booksfilms.html Topics: Agriculture, Nonfiction by Genre, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jun 25, 2009 Journalism Professor Michael Pollan's New Book on the U.S. Food Chain Provides Few Soundbites -- But Much to Chew On
This April 2006 press release describes Michael Pollan's book "The Omnivore's Dilemma," in which "he takes readers to the feedlot, to the farm, and into the woods in search of the origins of our dinner." His book notes "that the bulk of the American diet comes from one plant: corn." Includes links to book excerpts, an interview with the author, and related material. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2006/04/11_pollan.shtml Topics: Crops, Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 9, 2006 Junk Food News
This tasty site features stories and newswires about the junk food industry. Beyond the entertainment value of the latest news about empty calories, this site shrewdly illustrates by example how the junk food industry promotes its product. A well-done hobby site by a professional writer. http://www.junkfoodnews.net/ Topics: Advertising & Marketing, Business, Humor, Industries, Nonfiction by Genre, Nutrition & Food Safety, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Oct 12, 2005 Snack Attack: Coping With Cravings
Cravings may be physiological or psychological, sensory or emotional, an addiction, or a sign of serotonin deficiency; this article briefly discusses the differences and offers coping tips for easing cravings and for diminishing guilt feelings. From WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/snack-attack-coping-with-cravings Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety, Snacks and Baked Goods Last updated Apr 14, 2007 |
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