The K2 Effect on American Health

Authors

  • Tenille D Faison Innovation High School Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/ppc.27863

Keywords:

cheese, nutrition, American diet, literature survey

Abstract

Examines evidence for the beneficial effects of cheese on health.

Author Biography

  • Tenille D Faison, Innovation High School

    Tenille D. Faison is a chemistry instructor at Innovation High School, Jersey City, New Jersey. She studied at Florida A & M University, University of Phoenix, and Hudson County College, Jersey City. She is a Doctor of Education.

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Published

2020-07-01

Issue

PPC 117 (2020)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Faison, Tenille D. 2020. “The K2 Effect on American Health”. Petits Propos Culinaires, July, 66-71. https://doi.org/10.1558/ppc.27863.