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The omnivore's dilemma : the secrets behind what you eat / Michael Pollan ; adapted by Richie Chevat.

Chevat, Richie. (Author).
Book Book (c2009.)
Description: 298, [46] p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Publisher: New York, NY : Dial Books, c2009.
16 of 18 copies available at NOBLE (All Libraries).
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  • Awards: A Junior Library Guild selection
    • ISBN: 9780803734159
    • ISBN: 0803734158
    • ISBN: 9780803735002 (pbk.)
    • ISBN: 0803735006 (pbk.)
    • Edition: Young readers ed.
    Bibliography, etc.: Includes bibliographical references and index.
    Contents: I. THE INDUSTRIAL MEAL: FOOD FROM CORN. How corn took over America -- The farm -- From farm to factory -- The grain elevator -- The feedlot: turning corn into meat -- Processed food -- Fat from corn -- The omnivore's dilemma -- My fast-food meal -- II. THE INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC MEAL. Big organic -- More big organic -- III. THE LOCAL SUSTAINABLE MEAL: FOOD FROM GRASS. Polyface farm -- Grass -- The animals -- The slaughterhouse -- The market -- My grass-fed meal -- IV. THE DO-IT-YOURSELF MEAL: HUNTED, GATHERED, AND GARDENED FOOD. The forest -- Eating animals -- Hunting -- Gathering -- The perfect meal -- AFTERWORD. Vote with your fork -- The omnivore's solution: some tips for eating -- Q&A with Michael Pollan.
    Summary: In a smart, compelling format with updated facts, plenty of photos, graphs, and visuals, this book encourages kids to consider the personal and global health implications of their food choices.
    Study Program Information: Accelerated Reader/Renaissance Learning MG 6.8 11
    Authors: Pollan, Michael. (Added Author).

    Citation:

    Chevat, Richie. "The omnivore's dilemma : the secrets behind what you eat." New York, NY : Dial Books, 2009.

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