Food / written by Laura Buller.

Author/creator Buller, Laura
Format Book
Edition1st American ed.
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : DK, 2005.
Description72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Subjects

SeriesDK eyewitness books
DK eyewitness books. ^A689301
Contents 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?
Abstract Describes many aspects of food including: nutrition, allergies, digestion, preservation, cultural signigicance, production, and more.
General note"Discover the inside story of food-- from genetic modification to healthy eating"--Cover.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 2005299305
ISBN0756611725 (lib. bdg.)
ISBN9780756611729 (lib. bdg.)
ISBN0756611717 (trade bdg.)
ISBN9780756611712 (trade bdg.)
Stock number1241882 QBI

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 641.3 B873F ✔ Available Place Hold