“They may have salt, sugar, and fat on their side, but we, ultimately have the power to make choices. After all, we decide what to buy. We decide how much to eat.”
Michael Moss’ Salt Sugar Fat is an eye-opening look at the lengths food companies go to get consumers to buy their products. Well-researched and to the point, Salt is packed with fascinating interviews and compelling facts. Moss shares countless anecdotes in the book, from the deep-rooted history of processed food in America and the enormous role marketing plays in the supermarket, to the trouble with pink slime and how Lunchables were made.
Salt Sugar Fat is not a diet book, but its information is powerful. Readers will gain the knowledge they need to become educated consumers and will understand what to look for on labels. Highly recommended!
Content Analysis:
Profanity/Language: 3 religious exclamations, 6 mild obscenities, 1 religious profanity; 1 derogatory name.
Violence/Gore: None
Sex/Nudity: None
Mature Subject Matter:
Ethics, politics, obesity epidemic, false claims and advertising.
Alcohol / Drug Use:
The practice of smoking and drinking are frequently discussed from a research and marketing standpoint.
