An excellent resource for any health class,  “Junk Food” editor Ronald D. Lankford calls on guest authors, experts in the field, to write entries throughout the book.  Filled with up-to-date (2011) statistics, the author cautions the reader that many junk food companies know that the “best way to sell junk food is to make them appear healthier.”  Using techniques such as posting false health claims on packaging (“Zero Trans Fat” or “Contains Whole Wheat”) distracting the consumer from other unhealthy ingredients in the product, many companies trick the public into thinking they’re making smart choices.

Trying to deliver the truth to the reader, “Junk Food” offers some political solutions, such as taxing junk food to help pay for the increasing health care costs.  High blood pressure, kidney stones, heart stress, and obesity are all believed to be side effects of America’s addiction to junk food.

Again, this is a great resource to try to educate young people about making healthy food choices.  The book’s thorough data would make it a great resource for a report.  An “Organization to Contact,” complete with annotated bibliographies, is included at the back.