nutrition

As a busy teen star, Reed Alexander's life is a balancing act. Several years ago, as he juggled career commitments and school, he lost sight of how to eat right, became overweight, and as a result, was exhausted and lethargic. Too tired to keep up with his hectic schedule, he decided to reclaim his health by changing his diet. A can-do guy, his first step was to learn how to cook for himself. Unable to find any recipes suited to a teenager's tastes, he rolled up his sleeves and set to work in his kitchen, developing healthy versions of the foods he loves. Along the way, he became a dedicated cook, sharing his culinary discoveries with his fans and friends on his Web site, KewlBites.com.

Simple text and photographs introduce nutritious foods.

This book explains how various types of plants absorb water, light, and nutrients to grow. Basic scientific concepts are elaborated in the context of the many different types of plant structures, with illustrative diagrams and sidebars showing the many adaptations distinct species have developed for survival in their surroundings.

A research-based nutrition curriculum, that encourages preschoolers to eat more vegetables by planning, growing, and preparing organically grown foods.

A guide to eating healthy for young athletes, including more than thirty recipes for nutritious meals and snacks.

Presents information on vegetarianism and veganism, including how to eliminate meat and animal products from one's diet, find healthy vegetarian alternatives, and eating vegetarian away from home.

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

Answers questions kids may have about healthy eating, discussing different types of foods, the dangers of eating candy every day, being a vegetarian, and other topics.

Whitney Holcombe shares how she lost one hundred pounds and provides strategies for nutrition, health, and fitness.