Processed Food

by Paula Johanson

Book Overview

Food processing makes a broad assortment of foods available that most people could not otherwise eat. It enables people to eat certain foods year-round, including frozen and canned fruits, vegetables, and meat products. Processed foods and prepackaged meals are extremely convenient. But what unhealthy ingredients are contained in many processed foods? Some are made with trans fats, saturated fats, lots of sugar, large amounts of sodium, and food additives...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1404214178
• ISBN13: 9781404214170
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.8" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8