food of animal origin

"This photo-illustrated book for beginning readers introduces protein foods and discusses their place in a balanced diet. Includes picture glossary and index."--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to manufactured meats, health risks, and healthy eating.

An introduction to meats and beans that describes different foods in the group and discusses their health benefits.

Young readers will learn that meat and fish have a special flavor called umami. More chickens and turkeys are raised in America than any other kind of meat. Discover these and other intriguing facts about meat and fish.

A collection of essays on issues related to food consumption in North America, discussing the impact of meat and dairy consumption on human health, the working conditions of factory farm workers, animal rights, public health and safety issues, and other related topics.

After being laid off from her job, the author decides to volunteer on an organic dairy farm in Canada. She is shocked by the cows' treatment and living conditions at an "organic" farm, and sets out to investigate other commercial farms around the world where chickens, pigs, and sheep are raised and slaughtered. What she finds calls her to action, and she suggests ways readers can encourage change.

Explains why meat and fish are nutritious, describes farming, and discusses how to eat, buy, store, and cook meat and fish.

Explores the dangers behind many foods, describes the benefits of healthy alternatives, and explains how people can extend their lives, increase their vibrancy and vitality, and take a stand for a more compassionate and sustainable world by making better food choices.

This book will examine the meat consumers eat, delving into various issues including: feedlots, slaughterhouses, processing plants, and the possible harm this system may have on animal welfare, human health, and the environment. Readers also learn about what steps are being taken to make eating meat as safe as possible.