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Five chapters present questions and answers about nutrition, the digestive system and its disorders, and food safety. Short, related narratives (about fat cells, mad cow disease, chicken soup as a cold remedy) are included. Line drawings and too-dark black-and-white photos add little to the straightforward text. The book ends with tables of vitamins, minerals, diseases, and herbal supplements. Bib., glos., ind.