From Famine to Fast Food: Nutrition, Diet, and Concepts of Health around the World

by Ken Albala

Book Overview

The foods eaten by a nation's population play a key role in shaping the health of that society. This book presents country-specific information on how diet, food security, and concepts of health critically impact the well-being of the world's population.

A country's food culture and eating habits directly impact the health and well-being of its citizens. Economic factors contribute to problems such as obesity and malnourishment. This...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 161069743X
• ISBN13: 9781610697439
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years