Food and Life (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Marion Florence Lansing

 
9780331267310: Food and Life (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Food and Life reveals how daily meals connect growth, health, and the world around you.

This nonfiction guide helps readers see the big idea that food is a defining part of life. It explains, in clear terms, how growing, buying, cooking, and eating foods fit together in a vast, global process. The book presents practical information for children and families, linking school lessons, home meals, and community life to the everyday work of feeding the body.

Readers will discover how food knowledge grows from real examples—like milk, bread, and the markets that move foods around the world—into everyday decisions at home, school, and garden. The text emphasizes actions you can take now to support health, balance, and smart eating in daily life.

  • How the body uses foods for growth and energy, from infancy to school years.
  • Three core food processes: growing, preparing, and distributing food.
  • The role of milk, bread, and seasonal/local foods in a healthy diet.
  • How gardens, schools, and communities promote practical nutrition knowledge.

Ideal for curious readers and families looking to understand where food comes from and how to use it wisely.

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