Introduces basic concepts of nutrition, food-borne illnesses, food allergies, accidental and intentional contamination, safe food preparation practices, and the government's role in protecting consumers.

Introduction to food safety -- Causes of foodborne illnesses -- Food allergies and food intolerance -- Pesticides, antibiotics, and other problems of food production -- Food processing and preparation -- Genetically modified foods -- Drinking water safety -- Intentional contamination of the food supply -- Future of food safety -- Appendices -- A. dietary reference intakes -- B. healthy body weight -- Blood values of nutritional relevance -- USDA's Mypyramid.