Adventures in Food and Nutrition

Adventures in Food and Nutrition introduces the basics of nutrition and food preparation, necessary ingredients for a lifetime of healthy eating and good health. Planning and preparing healthy meals are important skills that are used throughout life. The text begins by explaining nutrition basics and progresses to discuss kitchen safety and how to use recipes. Menu planning and shopping for food are served up next, followed by an exploration of various types of foods. The chapters address many questions about food, such as: What is the best way to cook pinto beans? What is quinoa, and how is it pronounced? The textbook concludes with a chapter exploring careers in food and nutrition.

Highly illustrated chapters aid identification of various equipment, foods, and preparation techniques. Connections between food choices, eating habits, activity, and health are emphasized and the importance of healthy behaviors now for healthy futures is reinforced. Content on reading food labels and the continuum of processed food provides the necessary knowledge for making healthy food choices. Hands-On Learning section includes a lab and recipe to explore and apply chapter content.