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Outlines the various procedures by which foods are preserved, grown, and stored, demonstrating how some of these methods may be detrimental to human health
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Grade 9 Up-- Clear, concise writing and a well-organized text mark this examination of the procedures for food preservation, growing, and serving, with emphasis on those methods that may be detrimental to human health. The history of the pure food movement; the regulation of the food supply; and the use of chemicals such as additives, pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics in food production are explored. While several topics are potentially controversial, treatment is objective and evenhanded. Both U. S. and Canadian laws and practices are cited in the discussion. McCoy's writing style is exceptionally fluid, with an economy that packs much information but is still highly readable. Some of the black-and-white photographs have little contrast, making them unattractive and of marginal value. Older titles for a more sophisticated audience include Bernarde's The Chemicals We Eat (American Heritage, 1971; o.p.) and Verrett's Eating May Be Hazardous to Your Health , (S. & S., 1974; o.p.). Excellent for reports as well as for anyone needing general, up-to-date information about the American food industry. --Lois McCulley, Wichita Falls High School, TX
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- PublisherFranklin Watts
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0531109356
- ISBN 13 9780531109359
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages159
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How Safe is Our Food Supply?
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Franklin Watts, New York, 1990
ISBN 10: 0531109356
ISBN 13: 9780531109359
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Hardcover. Condition: Publisher's black cloth. Dust Jacket Condition: Jacket not priced or clipped. First Printing of the First Edition. New York: Franklin Watts, 1990. This is NOT a library discard. Fine condition in Fine Dust Jacket. Bright, clean, tight, and unmarked. Fresh and crisp, probably never read. No remainder mark. No owner's name or bookplate. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. First printing, with complete number row (54321) on the copyright page. Illustrated with prints and photographs. Sources. Bibliography. Index. From the Dust Jacket: "The American public is more health conscious than ever before. As a society we are obsessed with health concerns - exercise, diets, pure water and air -the list goes on and on. Most of us take our bountiful and varied food supply for granted, having become accustomed to huge supermarkets overflowing with food and food products. But is our food supply safe and healthy? . In this thoughtful and comprehensive study. McCoy examines the American food industry, from the history of its food growing, processing, and distribution to the controversial issues of today; the use of food additives and chemicals, hormones and antibiotics, nitrates and nitrites, herbicides and pesticide residues, adulterants, pollutants, artificial sweeteners, irradiation, as well as the role of the [FDA and EPA]." . First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Publisher's black cloth/Jacket not priced or clipped. 8vo. 160pp. Seller Inventory # 001820
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