Adventures in Food and Nutrition!

Adventures in Food and Nutrition! is a great resource for helping your students begin an exciting study of nutrition, food management, and preparation. The appealing, youthful writing style and colorful photographs draw students attention. The lower reading level makes this text an excellent choice for younger students and introductory classes. Interesting features appear throughout the text to encourage students to use math and science concepts as they consider the link between nutrition and health. These features also introduce students to innovations in food technology, increase their appreciation of diverse cultures, and motivate them to explore careers. In addition, problem-solving scenarios empower students to develop critical thinking skills as they apply learning.

The Teacher Annotated Edition presents a variety of instructional strategies in the margins of each page that are intended to guide you in reviewing and reinforcing the chapter content. Related Web sites are often cited along with technology applications and cross-curricular ideas. It also provides discussion topics, enrichment activities, assessment techniques, and correlations to the National Family and Consumer Sciences Standards.