This resource for teens contains documents and excerpts from publications issued by government agencies, as well as copyrighted documents and articles produced by various health promotion
organizations. The material is written in an accessible, conversational writing style and contains many Q&A sections and bullet points. The book covers elements of a balanced, healthy diet,
as well as elements that should be limited, such as caffeine, sugar, and fat. There are also guidelines on weight loss, cooking tips, and lists of Internet and book resources on cooking and
recipes. The section on eating and disease covers disease prevention through good eating habits and looks at subjects such as childhood obesity, diabetes, food allergies, food-borne illness,
and eating disorders. The book concludes with a list of resources for more info. Editor information is not given. Annotation 穢2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
