Food And Nutrition Controversies Today

Is any food safe? Will mad cow disease kill us all? How many calories are really in your restaurant Caesar salad? Modern consumers are besieged with conflicting messages about food and nutrition, making it difficult for the lay person to know what to believe. This no-nonsense resource explores the latest controversies in the field of food and nutrition, presenting readers with the varying opinions and underlying facts that fuel these debates. Fifteen chapters focus on hot topics like organic food, bottled water, and deadly bacterial outbreaks as well as lesser known issues such as food irradiation, vitamin supplementation, animal growth hormones, and more. One of the few resources of its kind, this informative reference is perfect for high school and college students and the conscientious consumer. Since most books on food and diet approach the issues with a clear agenda, this work's unbiased tone and evenhanded treatment of information make it a particularly valuable tool. Features include a detailed index, 20 black and white illustrations, and a rich and deep bibliography of print and electronic materials useful for further research.

This provocative new resource explores 15 common controversies in the field of food and nutrition.

Is any food safe? Will mad cow disease kill us all? How many calories are really in your restaurant Caesar salad? Modern consumers are besieged with conflicting messages about food and nutrition, making it difficult for the lay person to know what to believe. This no-nonsense resource explores the latest controversies in the field of food and nutrition, presenting readers with the varying opinions and underlying facts that fuel these debates. Fifteen chapters focus on hot topics like organic food, bottled water, and deadly bacterial outbreaks as well as lesser known issues such as food irradiation, vitamin supplementation, animal growth hormones, and more. One of the few resources of its kind, this informative reference is perfect for high school and college students and the conscientious consumer. Since most books on food and diet approach the issues with a clear agenda, this work's unbiased tone and evenhanded treatment of information make it a particularly valuable tool. Features include a detailed index, 20 black and white illustrations, and a rich and deep bibliography of print and electronic materials useful for further research.

In this update of a textbook that has been used in nutrition courses for about 25 years, dietitians (formerly affiliated with Florida State U.) present current information about standard topics in the field. However, the new USDA Food Guide Pyramid was introduced just as this text went to press. Emphasizing healthy lifestyle choices throughout life, the authors also address debates over genetically modified foods and treating global hunger. Chapters contain special features on nutrients, consumer issues, and a list of resources available on the companion CD and student website. Annotation :2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Pre-packaged with a laminated supplement including updates for Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, and Healthy People 2020, NUTRITION: CONCEPTS AND CONTROVERSIES UPDATE provides practical applications and accessible explanations to dispel common misconceptions about nutrition and empower readers to make lasting behavior changes.