Bibliograph

Sugar and sweeteners, John Perritano

Type

Label

Sugar and sweeteners, John Perritano

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 55-56) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 12+

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 7 to 8

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Sugar and sweeteners

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

965120373

Responsibility statement

John Perritano

Series statement

Know your food

Summary

Sugar had a huge impact on world history, and it continues to play a major role in our diets. But as tasty as it is, sugar can cause serious health problems. This book explains everything you need to know about the sweet stuff, from its chemistry and history to how it affects our bodies. Artificial sweeteners are also explored, to help you better understand what s in your food.The media is full of advice about what foods to eat and what to avoid. Unfortunately, the advice is constantly changing and often contradictory. Know Your Food explains the real story about what s on your plate

Table Of Contents

What are sugar and sweeteners? -- History, manufacture, and use -- Medical concerns -- Consuming sugar

Target audience

juvenile

Classification