The Food Flip

Bys: M. M. Gebreil, Gebreil and G. a. Kortam, Yasmin

This book redefines diet as a multi-dimensional exposure network rather than a static nutrient composition. Modern dietary risks emerge from cumulative interactions among agricultural residues, livestock compounds, industrial processing, microbial contamination, and structural food modifications within globalized systems. The Food Purity Index (FPI) provides a structured approach for quantifying dietary exposure burdens across food categories, shifting analysis from short-term nutrient adequacy to long-term systemic risk formation. Faith-based dietary systems, particularly the halal-tayyib framework, are examined as behavioral exposure filters promoting purity and moderation. The 2026 U.S. inverted food pyramid-prioritizing proteins and healthy fats while restricting ultra-processed foods-serves as a real-world case study. This book offers researchers, policymakers, and health professionals a unified framework for evaluating dietary risk and guiding food system restructuring toward sustainable public health outcomes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6630019881
• ISBN13: 9786630019889
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"