Table of Contents
Introduction 7
1 Poverty Is a Major Factor Contributing to Obesity and Poor Health Daniel Engber 11
2 Lifestyle Diseases Are Increasing in the Developing World Felicity Lawrence 17
3 American Agribusiness Promotes Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases Michael Pollan 26
4 Industrialized Agriculture Has Produced an Unhealthy Food System David Wallinga 32
5 Conventional Wisdom About Diet and Health Is Always Changing Rick Berman 41
6 Personal Choices Can Lead to Better Health Anthony L. Komaroff Robert A. Weinberg 44
7 Residents of "Food Deserts" Lack Access to Nutritious Foods Michele Ver Ploeg 52
8 In Depth Briefing: America's "Food Deserts": The Week 60
9 Federal Guidelines for Food and Health Are Often Confusing Jane Black 65
10 Doctors Should Stress Food Variety, Minimal Processing, and Moderation Marion Nestle 71
11 A Plant-Based Diet Is Healthier than the Standard Western Diet Malavika Velayanikal 76
12 A High-Protein, Low-Carb Diet Is Healthier than the Standard Western Diet Conner Middelmann-Whitney 80
Organizations to Contact 85
Bibliography 89
Index 94