Chew On This: Everything You Don't Want to Know About Fast Food 
asked by nutshell on November 24, 2006 1:28 PM
Kids love fast food. And the fast food industry definitely loves kids. It couldn't survive without them. Did you know that the biggest toy company in the world is McDonald's? It's true. In fact, one out of every three toys given to a child in the United States each year is from a fast food restaurant. Not only has fast food reached into the toy industry, it's moving into our schools. One out of every five public schools in the United States now serves brand name fast food. But do kids know what they're eating? Where do fast food hamburgers come from? And what makes those fries taste so good? When Eric Schlosser's best-selling book, Fast Food Nation, was published for adults in 2001, many called for his groundbreaking insight to be shared with young people. Now Schlosser, along with co-writer Charles Wilson, has investigated the subject further, uncovering new facts children need to know. In Chew On This, they share with kids the fascinating and sometimes frightening truth about what lurks between those sesame seed buns, what a chicken "nugget" really is, and how the fast food industry has been feeding off children for generations. Featuring cover art by M. Wartella.
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In Chew On This, Eric Schlosser amazingly illustrates our world today. He talks about many main horrors in fast food, and other big companies such as Coca-Cola. The author tells you about many amazing facts, from the riots against Pepsi in Alaska to the bugs in your food!
This book has really taught me a lot of things, and I hardly ever eat at fast food restaurants anymore, and this book will definitly teach you many things too. Though it is horribly realistic, it really makes a good read and is interesting. Mostly, it teaches you many things and will probably help you make smart decisions later in your life.
This book has really taught me a lot of things, and I hardly ever eat at fast food restaurants anymore, and this book will definitly teach you many things too. Though it is horribly realistic, it really makes a good read and is interesting. Mostly, it teaches you many things and will probably help you make smart decisions later in your life.
reviewed by bethness on November 26, 2006 4:59 AM
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I bought this in addition to Food Politics before realizing that this book was targeting a younger audience. Still, it was an enjoyable, easy read and something to share with teens.
reviewed by mattisboss on November 27, 2006 11:21 AM