nutrition

Provides a cookbook for six different types of pets that features a variety of recipes for homemade treats, as well as, guides to animals' diets and allergen precautions.

Provides nutrition information for athletes. Dispels ten common nutrition myths by explaining what to eat, when and why. Uses the USDA's MyPyramid as the guide.

"Focuses on teen nutrition and helps students understand the five biggest food mistakes made by most teenagers"--Container.

Discusses the importance of good nutrition for doing well at sports and in school.

Explains how to make healthier choices when at fast food restaurants.

Explains why many readily available snack foods are unhealthy, what foods are healthy snacks, and how to keep junk food and calories in check.

Discusses decisions that people make about nutrition, including whether or not to eat breakfast, food choices, becoming a vegetarian, and more.

"Peanuts are one of the most common-and most deadly-allergens around the world, and the rates of peanut allergies have been on the rise in the 21st century. Fears about exposure to peanuts as well as the large number of people who are affected by them have prompted some schools to ban peanut products. Are these bans effective? Are they fair to the people whose lunch options are thus restricted? This objective text, augmented with engaging fact boxes and vibrant photographs, examines arguments on both sides of this relatable issue for young students"--Provided by publisher.

Identifies obesity as a health crisis of epidemic proportions in the United States, provides information about calories and nutrients, and discusses the role of fast food in perpetuating the weight problem, with advice on how to fight the fast food habit.

Examines the importance of nutrition for athletes and discusses the four main categories of physiological health.