a can of Slim Fast has 180 calories and 4 tablespoons of sugar and is supposed to make us thin, while a can of Coke has 150 calories and 3 tablespoons of sugar and is supposed to make us fat?*
Does printing "Slim" on the label change the actual quality of the food? Or just our perceived quality? What does this tell you about marketing, advertising, and the media? About our knowledge of food and metabolism?
*Note: I got these statistics from a book review, and have verified them to the best of my ability. If they are wrong, please (nicely) let me know.
a can of Slim Fast has 180 calories and 4 tablespoons of sugar and is supposed to make us thin, while a can of Coke has 150 calories and 3 tablespoons of sugar and is supposed to make us fat?*
Does printing "Slim" on the label change the actual quality of the food? Or just our perceived quality? What does this tell you about marketing, advertising, and the media? About our knowledge of food and metabolism?
*Note: I got these statistics from a book review, and have verified them to the best of my ability. If they are wrong, please (nicely) let me know.