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Guide to Good Food includes information on a wide range of food and nutri-
tion topics. This practical text focuses on the latest advice about diet and physical
activity. It offers guidelines for using appliances, setting up a food budget, and
buying and storing foods. It provides help for managing resources, organizing work-
space, and working effectively as part of a team. Discussions on basic cooking
methods will give you the background needed to prepare a variety of foods. Guide
to Good Food also includes several chapters on foods from around the world.
The broad scope of information in this text is intended to show you food is more
than just something to eat. Food provides a source of income for millions of people.
It is at the heart of scientifi c research. It is also a part of people’s cultural identity.
You will fi nd Guide to Good Food easy to read and understand. An opening
activity, main points, Terms to Know, and learning objectives will introduce you to
the content of each chapter. As you read, hundreds of photos will help you picture
the many foods and techniques that are discussed. Colorful boxes will address
scientifi c, cultural, environmental, and health issues related to food. Descriptions
of an array of food industry careers detail work tasks, needed skills, and training
requirements to help you think about your future options for work. Numerous
recipes will give you the chance to practice food preparation methods covered
in the book. Review questions at the end of each chapter will help you assess
your learning of what you read. A variety of activities are suggested to help you
build skills needed for success at home, at work, and in the community. All these
resources are intended to add to your experience as you study the interesting and
vital subject of food and nutrition.
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