oils and fats

Photographs and simple text describe the importance of including oils in the diet in order to maintain healthy skin and bones.

Describes the cultivation of vegetables and other oil-producing plants and examines their many uses.

Discusses oils as an important part of a good diet, explains where oils come from, how they are used in goods, what they look like, how they taste, and why they are healthy, and suggests oils to eat for every meal.

Introduces different types of fats, explains why they are both useful and harmful to the body, and discusses ways to cut down on unhealthy amounts of fat by eating correctly and exercising. Includes recipes and activities. Uses colorful cartoons and photographs to help illustrate ideas and concepts.

Explains different types of fat and oils, how bodies use them, and how to include healthy types and amounts in your diet.

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.

Simple text and photographs explore the food groups and how eating different kinds of fat and oils provide nutritional benefits to the body.

Simple text and photographs show fats, oils, and sugary foods, and explain how you can make healthy food choices.

An introduction to fats and sweets and the part they play in a healthy diet.

"Simple text and photos describe USDA's MyPlate tool and healthy sugar and fat choices for children"--Provided by publisher.