Brief Contents
Chapter 1
Food, Nutrition, and You
14
Chapter 2
Nutrients: The Building
Blocks of Health
27
Chapter 3
Your Nutrition Toolbox
48
Chapter 4
Weighing Your Choices
70
Chapter 5
A Look at the Kitchen
91
Chapter 6
Cooking with Microwaves
110
Chapter 7
The Cook’s Tools
126
Chapter 8
Play It Safe!
146
Chapter 9
Keep It Clean!
164
Chapter 10
Recipes—Blueprints for Food
185
Chapter 11
What’s on the Menu?
206
Chapter 12
Smart Shopping
224
Chapter 13
Ready, Set, Cook!
244
Chapter 14
When You’re on the Go
261
Chapter 15
Fabulous Fruits
286
Chapter 16
Versatile Vegetables
303
Chapter 17
Salad Success
322
Chapter 18
Great Grains
341
Chapter 19
Bountiful Breads
360
Chapter 20
Dairy Delights
377
Chapter 21
Marvelous Meat and Poultry
393
Chapter 22
Savory Seafood
409
Chapter 23
Incredible Eggs and Legumes
423
Chapter 24
Delicious Desserts
441
Chapter 25
A Career to Consider
458
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