This book explores the links between food and democracy. It addresses how democratic principles
can be used to shape our food system and takes a practical 'how-to' approach to using
democratic processes to regain control of the food we eat. It also highlights what food
democracy looks like on the ground and how individuals communities and societies can be
empowered to access cook and eat healthy food in ways that are sustainable. Food democracy as
a concept is a social movement based on the idea that people can and should be able to
actively participate in shaping the food system rather than being passive spectators. The book
is useful for university and advanced TAFE courses that cover topics examining food in health
sciences social sciences and other areas of study. It is also relevant to health practitioners
nutritionists food advocates policy makers and others with a keen interest in exploring an
alternative to the industrial food system known as Big Food.
