The foods we eat
By: Nicolas Brasch
Series: Science behind
Publisher: Macmillan Education Australia
Published: 2010
Place of publication: South Yarra, Vic
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781420268935; 9781420279160
Subjects: Food; Juvenile literature; Questions and answers
Description: "Have you ever wondered what are GM foods? Will eating fish make me more intelligent? What is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable? Discover the answers to these and many other questions in this book."--Back cover.
Notes: Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

For primary school age.
Table of contents: title: Understanding our world through science; title: The science behind the foods we eat; title: How do bees make honey?; title: Why does garlic make my breath smell?; title: What are GM foods?; title: Why is it important to eat protein?; title: How do bacteria cause food poisoning?; title: What is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?; title: Will eating fish make me more intelligent?; title: What do the numbers on food labels mean?; title: Why is brown bread better for me than white bread?; title: What's the difference between bottled water and tap water?; title: Which has more caffeine: tea or coffee?; title: Why is sugar bad for me?; title: Are yoghurt and cheese really made from live organisms?