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The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter

Eating is about more than satisfying our hunger. It's also about the environment, social justice, personal development, and sustainable living. Many Americans already know this. We're eating less red meat and more organically produced foods, and most restaurants offer vegetarian options. But do we really know the truth about mechanized animal farming and slaughterhouses, herbicide and pesticide use, and labels that promise "Certified Humane"?

Subject
philosophypoliticshealthsciencecooking
Themes
foodenvironmentanimalssocial issuesmorality
Setting
australia
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 328 pages
Form
essays

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