Food and Nutrition at Risk in America addresses the major food and nutrition issues of our time. Each section of this text covers the latest threats to our nation’s food systems from the likelihood that our food supply may become tainted to food insecurity within our borders to crop manipulation’s effects on health. This thought-provoking new text offers readers the opportunity to consider the current status of food insecurity, biotechnology, food safety, and bioterrorism in America as well as the types of assistance and policies needed in the future to ensure the health and welfare of our people. Key Features Learning Objectives presented in each chapter. Key Terms introduce the reader to terms and concepts discussed in each section. Issues to Debate provide timely topics for debate and further discussion. Online instructor resources including an Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint Lecture Slides facilitate course instruction. (Contact your Publisher's Representative to be notified as these resources become available.)