Thomas, Ann, 1953-

Fats, oils, and sweets / by Ann Thomas. - Philadelphia : Chelsea Clubhouse Books, a division of Chelsea House Publishers, c2003. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.. - Food . - Food (Philadelphia, Pa.) .

Includes index.

Why do we need food? -- What do we need to eat? -- Fats, oils, and sweets -- Where do they come from? -- Making sugar -- Making olive oil -- Other fats and oils -- Natural sugars -- Sweet foods -- Fatty foods -- The fats, oils, and sweets group.

Presents information on the fats, oils, and sweets group of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, describing some of the foods in this group, their uses, how they are processed, and their role in nutrition.

ISBN: 0791069796

LCCN: 2002000026

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Oils and fats.
Sugar.
Confectionery.
Nutrition.

LC Class. No.: TX560.F3 / T46 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 613.2/84