{"product_id":"the-poisoning-of-americans-jacob-silver-9781475941968","title":"The Poisoning of Americans: A Tale of Congress, the FDA, the Agricultural Department, and Chemical and Pharmaceutical Companies and How They Work","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the early days of humankind to today, steady technological advances have greatly changed the landscape of farming. In the United States in particular, these changes have in turn impacted the scope of food production-and often not in a positive way. In The Poisoning of Americans, author Jacob Silver presents an in-depth, investigative expos  into the production of Americans' food and how it is responsible for the failing health of US citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Poisoning of Americans gives an overview of the fundamentals of humans and the food they consume, as well as the essential nutrients they need and how those relate to health. It discusses the production of beef, poultry, and pork and the effects of the use of antibiotics and hormones. It addresses the consequences of the ubiquitous presence of corn in many areas of food and food production and the harmful results of this practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThough the essays address the flaws in the food production system, they also provide recommendations and ideas to help restore the natural state of American agriculture and help to produce healthier citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jacob Silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 147594196X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781475941968\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/25\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d","brand":"Jacob Silver","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46383913369855,"sku":"9781475941968","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a16300ec-bdda-4a33-88c4-7b13d40f68ad.jpg?v=1733282060","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-poisoning-of-americans-jacob-silver-9781475941968","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}