Food plays a major role in health and well-being yet for many people in New Zealand poor nutrition and bad eating habits will lead to illness and early death. We live in times of enormous food choice, heavily promoted fast foods and changing eating habits, so it essential that we all know about good nutrition and healthy eating. Food, Health and Well-being for New Zealanders is an up-to-date comprehensive text which provides a clear understanding of food and nutrition in a New Zealand context. The book is divided into 33 units which are grouped in five major sections. ' Diet and Hauora/Well-being ' Nutrients in Our Food ' Diet-related Health Conditions ' New Zealand Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Specific Groups ' Food safety Each section is supported by student-centred activities which direct students to an understanding of food, good health and nutrition. This text is an essential resource for the curriculum areas of Food Technology, Nutrition, Health and Physical Education.
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