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"The article discusses the scientific research involved in the manufacturing and ingredients of pet food, with information on the industry's use of palatants to add flavor. Topics include the chemical interaction between taste cells and foods, the the process of taste testing products with cats and dogs, and the projection of pet owners' personal food preferences on the food they purchase for their animals."

"The next time you are chided for bad behavior, blame it on the whole apple, pear or pretty much any uncut food that your parents packed in your lunch box. That's because biting into anything that requires the use of the front teeth, is likely to cause rowdy behavior in kids! " Click on blue vocab words to see definitions.

"The article discusses the science teacher from Iowa, John Cisna, who lost 37 pounds and lowered his cholesterol by only eating food from the McDonald's fast-food chain for three months."

"Though humans may think they are the masters of deception, some of the world's best con artists appear to be birds. First there is the cuckoo finch that tricks other birds into raising its offspring and now, Africa's fork-tailed drongo that sends out false alarm signals,  just so that it can steal food from other birds." Click on blue vocab words to see definitions.

"Data gathered by humanitarian organization, World Food Programme, indicates that every year over 847 million people worldwide, suffer from malnutrition and about 3.1 million children under the age of five, die from starvation. While eradicating world hunger is a top priority for both scientists and philanthropists, given the increasing global population and dwindling natural resources, it is not easy. But thanks to new innovations like the recently introduced 'LivingBox', there may be some hope." Click on vocab words in blue to see definitions.

Scientists are doing experiments to see if food dropped on the floor for five seconds or less is actually safe to eat.

The science behind junk food

"The article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of genetically engineered food crops."

In this article you will find brief information about avocado and health benefits of avocado.