Books in Nutrition and Health series

As researchers learn more about the human body, they also learn more about what keeps it healthy. Unfortunately, the realities of daily life can often get in the way of putting this research into practice. For example, increased stress at work or school and the wide availability of junk food can cause people to eat poorly. Misinformation about the safety of vaccines can put lives at risk. Readers learn to take control of their health as they discover the most up-to-date information, supplemented by charts, graphs, sidebars, and annotated quotes from medical experts. Features include: Informative, unbiased texts give young adults the facts they need in order to make smart decisions about their health without causing unnecessary anxiety. Timely, relevant topics, ranging from food safety to eating a balanced vegetarian diet, encourage readers to think critically about health and nutrition issues that are often in the news. Eye-catching fact boxes highlight important details and teach readers to use facts to support their opinions.

Although food allergies can be dangerous, they do not have to stop someone from living a healthy, active life. Through informative text featuring annotated quotes and full-color photographs, readers learn the definition of a food allergy and the process for diagnosing food allergies. Growing rates of food allergies and the evolution of industrial agriculture are also examined. Engaging fact boxes and in-depth sidebars highlight important concepts and milestones in food allergy research. By discussing the science behind food allergies, this volume works to dispel harmful myths about food allergies and the individuals who live with them.

The average consumer often ignores the conditions their food is grown or raised in. Generally, it is only when a deadly outbreak of foodborne illness occurs that people scrutinize the food industry and food safety regulations. Illuminating text, augmented with informative charts and detailed fact boxes, provides a comprehensive guide to the history of food safety laws in the United States. Readers learn about major foodborne diseases and what causes them, as well as what is being done to stop those diseases from spreading. Annotated quotes from experts and full-color photographs enhance this essential reading experience.

Although food allergies can be dangerous, they do not have to stop someone from living a healthy, active life. Through informative text featuring annotated quotes and full-color photographs, readers learn the definition of a food allergy and the process for diagnosing food allergies. Growing rates of food allergies and the evolution of industrial agriculture are also examined. Engaging fact boxes and in-depth sidebars highlight important concepts and milestones in food allergy research. By discussing the science behind food allergies, this volume works to dispel harmful myths about food allergies and the individuals who live with them.