Context Prevalence of obesity and the metabolic syndrome is rapidly increasing in
developing countries, leading to increased morbidity and mortality due to type 2 diabetes …

In a" nutrition transition", the consumption of foods high in fats and sweeteners is increasing
throughout the developing world. The transition, implicated in the rapid rise of obesity and …

We have so much choice over what we eat today because rural communities all over the
world have had their choices taken away. To understand how our supermarket shopping …

Mexican cuisine has emerged as a paradox of globalization. Food enthusiasts throughout
the world celebrate the humble taco at the same time that Mexicans are eating fewer tortillas …

In this second edition of The Sociology of Food and Agriculture, students are provided with a
substantially revised and updated introductory text to this emergent field. The book begins …

Background The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), which can lead to
weight gain, is rising in middle-income countries (MICs). Taxing SSBs may help address this …

Diet and activity have been affected by the rapid worldwide shifts in technological
innovations reducing energy expenditures during leisure, transportation, and work; …

In this challenging work, the author argues that the goal of any food system should not
simply be to provide the cheapest calories possible. A secure food system is one that affords …

The study reported here explored the associations of body mass index (BMI), socio-
economic status (SES), and beverage consumption in a very low-income population. A …

The cash component of Oportunidades, a large conditional cash transfer (CCT) program in
Mexico, has previously been shown to be associated with better outcomes for child growth …