Nutrition and food safety /
Terry L. Smith.
- New York : Chelsea House, c2011.
- 180 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 25 cm.
- Healthy eating .
- Healthy eating (Chelsea House) .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 166-170) and index.
Introduction to food safety -- Causes of foodborne illnesses -- Food allergies and food intolerance -- Pesticides, antibiotics, and other problems of food production -- Food processing and preparation -- Genetically modified foods -- Drinking water safety -- Intentional contamination of the food supply -- Future of food safety.
School Library Journal School Library Journal, May 2011
Discusses the many risks to our food and water supplies, such as bacterial contaminants, pesticides, food additives, allergens, and industrial chemicals, as well as the shared responsibility of farmers, food processors, retailers, government regulators, and consumers to ensure a safe food supply for everyone.
Young Adult. Young Adult Follett Library Resources.