As consumers depend more and more on fast-food and prepackaged meals, the risks of unsafe food continue to mount. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in six Americans are affected by foodborne illness every year. But the news is not all bad-there are lots of steps you can take to protect yourself! This book will introduce you to the world of food safety-what can go wrong and what you can do about it. We have all heard the old saying, "you are what you eat." The six volumes in Health & Nutrition will explain the many ways in which the food choices you make every day can help or hurt your body's functioning. The books also look at physical fitness, the importance of good hygiene, and the many challenges of keeping food safe from contamination. From the key components of a balanced diet to avoiding foodborne illnesses, and from the impact of stress on health to how malnutrition hurts the body, these books are packed with useful information about protecting and improving your health.
