"Discover the inside story of food-- from genetic modification to healthy eating"--Cover.
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Includes index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Web of life -- What is food? -- Calories -- Food guide pyramid -- Choosing healthy food -- Carbohydrates -- Fiber -- Good fats, bad fats -- Protein -- Vitamins -- Minerals -- Healing foods -- Allergies and toxins -- Digestion and absorption -- Dietary needs -- Making food last -- Cooking food -- Cuisine -- Food and culture -- Food and belief -- Attitudes toward food -- Crop staples -- Livestock -- Dairy foods -- Fish and seafood -- Food dangers -- GM debate -- Why organic? -- Feeding the world -- Did you know?
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Describes many aspects of food including: nutrition, allergies, digestion, preservation, cultural signigicance, production, and more.