Michele Simon will be in Portland to discuss her new book:
Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back

BOOK TALK AND SIGNING WITH MICHELE SIMON, JD, MPH
7–8:30 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 18
Portland State University’s Urban Center, Room 250
506 SW Mill Street, Portland, Oregon

Publisher's Notes
Over the past two years, concerned Americans have finally begun to ask: Who is to blame for the growing public health crisis of obesity and diet-related illnesses? Is the junk food industry at fault, or is it all just a matter of personal and parental responsibility? How can we fight back with workable solutions?

Appetite for Profit describes food industry lobbying, front groups, and other tactics that operate to undermine nutrition policy in schools and elsewhere. It explains how to counter attack. Additionally, this book tells how to see through corporate promises; informs how to respond; celebrates the unsung heroes in the fight; and provides reliable resources on how to get involved. This enlightening book provides hope with real-life examples of winning strategies and a road map for reform.