Genetically Modified Foods

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 85-89) and index. Table of Contents: Foreword -- Introduction: The World of Genetically Modified Foods -- Chapter 1. The Development of Genetically Modified Crops -- Chapter 2. How Genetically Modified Foods Are Made -- Chapter 3. The Advantages of Genetically Modified Foods -- Chapter 4. Concerns About Genetically Modified Foods -- Chapter 5. The Future of Genetically Modified Crops and Other Foods -- Notes -- Glossary -- Organizations to Contact -- For More Information -- Index -- Picture Credits -- About the Author. Publisher Marketing: This series provides users with accessible information for evaluating the often conflicting and ever-changing issues surrounding nutrition and healthy living.; This new edition in Lucent's Nutrition and Health series explores the controversy surrounding the development of genetically modified foods and their use for human consumption, including health concerns and the potential environmental impact. The author p; Individual volumes focus on a specific health or nutrition-related topic, such as body image, diets and dieting, junk food, or vegetarianism. Each contains a topic overview, information about changing trends, up-to-date scientific analysis, and a look at Review Citations: Booklist 11/01/2012 pg. 54 (EAN 9781420507225, Library Binding) School Library Journal 12/01/2012 pg. 136 (EAN 9781420507225, Library Binding) Contributor Bio:  Hillstrom, Kevin My name is Kevin Hillstrom. I am President of MineThatData, a consultancy that helps CEOs understand the interaction between customers, products, brands, channels, service, and merchandise. Since founding MineThatData in 2007, I have worked with more than 100 brands, generating tens of millions of dollars of incremental, annual profit for my clients. Prior to founding MineThatData, I spent six years at Nordstrom as Vice President of Database Marketing. I also spent a year at Avenue A, five years at Eddie Bauer as Director of Circulation and Analytics, five years at Lands' End as Manager of Analytical Services, and two years at the Garst Seed Company.