Processed Food
Food processing makes a broad assortment of foods available that most people could not otherwise eat. It enables people to eat certain foods year-round, including frozen and canned fruits, vegetables, and meat products. Processed foods and prepackaged meals are extremely convenient. But what unhealthy ingredients are contained in many processed foods? Some are made with trans fats, saturated fats, lots of sugar, large amounts of sodium, and food additives such as food coloring. Readers learn about the dangers of eating too much processed food, the unhealthy effects to their cardiovascular health, autoimmune system, and teeth, as well as the development of certain food allergies. Various strategies for making healthy meal choices will also be presented.
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Processed Food
Food processing makes a broad assortment of foods available that most people could not otherwise eat. It enables people to eat certain foods year-round, including frozen and canned fruits, vegetables, and meat products. Processed foods and prepackaged meals are extremely convenient. But what unhealthy ingredients are contained in many processed foods? Some are made with trans fats, saturated fats, lots of sugar, large amounts of sodium, and food additives such as food coloring. Readers learn about the dangers of eating too much processed food, the unhealthy effects to their cardiovascular health, autoimmune system, and teeth, as well as the development of certain food allergies. Various strategies for making healthy meal choices will also be presented.
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Processed Food

Processed Food

by Paula Johanson
Processed Food

Processed Food

by Paula Johanson

Hardcover(Library Binding)

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Overview

Food processing makes a broad assortment of foods available that most people could not otherwise eat. It enables people to eat certain foods year-round, including frozen and canned fruits, vegetables, and meat products. Processed foods and prepackaged meals are extremely convenient. But what unhealthy ingredients are contained in many processed foods? Some are made with trans fats, saturated fats, lots of sugar, large amounts of sodium, and food additives such as food coloring. Readers learn about the dangers of eating too much processed food, the unhealthy effects to their cardiovascular health, autoimmune system, and teeth, as well as the development of certain food allergies. Various strategies for making healthy meal choices will also be presented.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781404214170
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date: 01/30/2008
Series: What's in Your Food? Recipe for Disaster Series
Pages: 48
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction     4
What Is Processed Food?     7
How Is It Made?     15
What Difference Does It Make?     24
Making Healthy Choices     32
Glossary     39
For More Information     41
For Further Reading     43
Bibliography     45
Index     47
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