Mystery Meat: Hot Dogs, Sausages, and Lunch Meats: The Incredibly Disgusting Story

The hot dog is just one of the mystery meats that despite new nutritional label regulations remains a puzzler. This engaging book provides the disgusting story of the kinds of byproducts and fillers that are often used in mystery meats. Readers learn about harmful ingredients including fat, salt, chemical preservatives, and even bacteria. Readers find out about artery-clogging trans fats and cholesterol, and about the salt overload, preservatives, and food dyes that are common ingredients. While reading the truthful story, students also learn the health effects, including weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, and increased risks for certain cancers. They’ll come away with an understanding of why healthier food choices and eating habits are imperative when considering mystery meats.
ASIN: 144882284X
VSKU: BVV.144882284X.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Watson, Stephanie
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.