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Michele Simon, JD, MPH (born 1965) is a public health lawyer who has been researching and writing about the food industry and food politics since 1996. Her work has been featured on CNBC, CBS News, The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Tribune, Reuters, and Forbes. She has written extensively on the politics of food, and her first book, ''Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back'', was published by Nation Books in 2006. Simon also researches and writes about the alcohol industry. == Biography == Simon studied biology at Carnegie Mellon University and received her master’s degree in public health from Yale University and her law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.〔(Eat Drink Politics ), Eat Drink Politics - About〕 Early in her career, Simon wrote about the politics of food for numerous publications, on such issues as genetically engineered foods, organic standards, and the National School Lunch Program.〔(Appetite for Profit ), Appetite for Profit - Articles〕 In 2000, Simon founded the non-profit organization, Center for Informed Food Choices to educate people about eating plant-based foods and the politics of food through her newsletter, Informed Eating.〔(Appetite for Profit ), Appetite for Profit - Newsletter〕 From 2007 to 2011, Simon served as research and policy director for the Marin Institute (now called Alcohol Justice), an alcohol industry watchdog group based in Northern California.〔 Simon testified before Congress in support of HR 5034, the Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Enforcement Act.〔(Michele R. Simon - House Judiciary Committee ), Michele Simon's testimony at the HR 5034 hearing, 2010〕 Her 2007 report on alcoholic energy drinks led to federal action to ban the products.〔(PR Newswire ), Federal Agencies to Act on Dangerous Alcoholic Energy Drinks, 2010〕 Simon founded Eat Drink Politics in 2011, a food and alcohol industry watchdog consulting firm that helps advocates, policymakers, and others counter corporate tactics that undermine public health.〔 The firm’s clients include Center for Food Safety, Corporate Accountability International, and Reese Richman.〔(Eat Drink Politics ), Clients〕 Simon currently serves on the steering committee for the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood.〔(Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood ), Steering Committee〕 In 2013, Simon was awarded the National Association of Nutrition Professional’s Community Award and the Nutritional Therapy Association’s Award of Excellence.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Michele Simon」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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