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The Little Book of Shocking Food Facts
Combining thought-provoking graphic imagery with truly alarming information culled from some of the most authoritative sources around the world, The Little Book of Shocking Food Facts is literally jam-packed with essential truths you need to know about global food politics, fast food culture and healthy nutrition. This startling yet visually stunning book is guaranteed to alter the way you think about food production, while also changing your personal eating habits for the better.
How is it that malnutrition is so widespread in the developing world, while obesity is rife in the developed world? What exactly is the nutritional value of junk food versus the health benefits of fresh fruit and vegetables? Do you know what really goes into the production of the food on your plate?
The Little Book of Shocking Food Facts will help answer these and many other questions surrounding food production and consumption today. The crucial information presented in this book through specially commissioned, state-of-the-art graphic design has been meticulously and painstakingly gleaned from some of the world's most authoritative and up-to-date scientific studies and government reports. Extended footnotes at the back provide full citations for all information sources, as well as easy-to-understand texts that explain the facts in concise detail.
How is it that malnutrition is so widespread in the developing world, while obesity is rife in the developed world? What exactly is the nutritional value of junk food versus the health benefits of fresh fruit and vegetables? Do you know what really goes into the production of the food on your plate?
The Little Book of Shocking Food Facts will help answer these and many other questions surrounding food production and consumption today. The crucial information presented in this book through specially commissioned, state-of-the-art graphic design has been meticulously and painstakingly gleaned from some of the world's most authoritative and up-to-date scientific studies and government reports. Extended footnotes at the back provide full citations for all information sources, as well as easy-to-understand texts that explain the facts in concise detail.
192 pages, Paperback
First published June 30, 2010
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February 26, 2012
I ordered this sight unseen from a remainder catalog hoping for a nifty little book of food facts.
If I were to write a book by this title, I would include all sorts of cool, food-related trivia like eating contest records, how many pizzas it would take to fill the Grand Canyon, who decided that a lobster looked like something anyone would ever want to eat... You know, stuff like that!
A book that has a hot pink cover featuring a cute little gingerbread boy should be fun, dammit!
But it's not!
The book consists of little more than color photos with one "fact" per page.
And shocking? They're not.
Omega-3 fatty acids are good for you. Gasp!
So are antioxidants, tomatoes, red wine, and organically grown crops. Wow!
Cranberry juice can eliminate urinary tract infections. Stop! No more! It's just too SHOCKING!
Basically, if you have read, watched, or listened to the news anytime in the last decade - you've heard all of these SHOCKING food facts before.
The rest of the facts are laid out in a snide and preachy manner, reminding us all of the dangers of obesity, malnutrition, red meat, sugar, pesticides, yadda, yadda, yadda.
It's unlikely this sorry-excuse-for-a-book will ever go through a second printing and be reissued, but I suggest some truth in advertising next time around. Instead of a smiling cookie on the cover, use something more appropriate to the tone of the book - perhaps a side of beef lying by the side of the road, or some maggots on a hot dog. (Sorry if you're eating.)
If I were to write a book by this title, I would include all sorts of cool, food-related trivia like eating contest records, how many pizzas it would take to fill the Grand Canyon, who decided that a lobster looked like something anyone would ever want to eat... You know, stuff like that!
A book that has a hot pink cover featuring a cute little gingerbread boy should be fun, dammit!
But it's not!
The book consists of little more than color photos with one "fact" per page.
And shocking? They're not.
Omega-3 fatty acids are good for you. Gasp!
So are antioxidants, tomatoes, red wine, and organically grown crops. Wow!
Cranberry juice can eliminate urinary tract infections. Stop! No more! It's just too SHOCKING!
Basically, if you have read, watched, or listened to the news anytime in the last decade - you've heard all of these SHOCKING food facts before.
The rest of the facts are laid out in a snide and preachy manner, reminding us all of the dangers of obesity, malnutrition, red meat, sugar, pesticides, yadda, yadda, yadda.
It's unlikely this sorry-excuse-for-a-book will ever go through a second printing and be reissued, but I suggest some truth in advertising next time around. Instead of a smiling cookie on the cover, use something more appropriate to the tone of the book - perhaps a side of beef lying by the side of the road, or some maggots on a hot dog. (Sorry if you're eating.)
March 28, 2018
Quick read, I gave more thought to where my food comes from than ever before in my life. After reading this I'm committed to eating locally sourced produce, free range chickens, in general more whole foods (organic when possible) & finally be less wasteful to lower my carbon foot print. Definitely an hour well spent.
May 13, 2013
Educational book which provokes you to think whether you would continue wasting food after reading it. It teaches you about the benefits of certain food. At the same time, it educates you on the food facts worldwide.
August 25, 2010
Are you looking for a collection of fear mongering and historically hyped foods?
June 7, 2015
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