Adventures in Food and Nutrition!

Synopsis

Adventures in Food and Nutrition is designed to help you explore the exciting world of food and nutrition. You will explore beyond familiar foods and preparation methods. A multicultural, multiethnic emphasis will encourage you to try new foods. Adventures in Food and Nutrition introduces you to food and nutrition. It will lead you to develop scientific and inquiry skills, preparing you to become nutritionally literate and able to make smart food choices. You will sharpen your critical thinking and problem-solving skills and apply math and science principles with hands-on exercises and experiments. These will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to become an informed food consumer. Each chapter begins with objectives and new terms you will encounter. Chapters also include a summary, vocabulary activities, review questions, application questions, and activities, plus hundreds of colorful photos and charts. Each chapter also includes special interest topics focusing on nutrition, cultures, health concerns, and technology. Math and science topics related to food and nutrition are also featured. Adventures in Food and Nutrition makes the study of food and nutrition a fun adventure. It will help you understand the consequences of your food choices. It will also allow you to become involved in both the science and creativity of preparing nutritious meals and snacks.