Zoumbaris, Sharon K., 1955-

Nutrition / Sharon Zoumbaris. - 1st ed. - Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood Press/ABC-CLIO, c2009. - xiv, 237 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. - Health and medical issues today . - Health and medical issues today. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A brief history of nutrition and the future of nutrigenomics -- Basics and principles of nutrition and its practitioners -- Nutrition guidelines and the government's role -- Food irradiation : past its shelf life? -- Genetically modified food : are we playing God? -- Vitamins and supplements : a love-hate relationship -- Vegetarians : you are what you eat -- Organic food : better or just more expensive? -- From the field to the table : how safe is our food? -- Bans on fast food and junk food : who wins, who loses?

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Nutrition.
Nutrition--Requirements.
Nutrition--Genetic aspects.
Nutrition policy.
Nutritional Requirements.
Diet.
Food.
Nutrigenomics.
Nutrition Policy.

RA784 / .Z68 2009

613.2 / Z.S.N 2009

QU 145 / Z91n 2009