proteins

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Text and photographs present proteins that is part of the MyPlate balanced diet and their nutritional importance.

Simple text and photographs explore the food groups and how eating different kinds of protein provides nutritional benefits to the body.

Explains why the human body needs proteins to function healthily and what happens if people get too much or too little protein.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to the protein foods group. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces proteins, the foods that contain them, healthful benefits, and suggested servings for a balanced diet.

Discusses meat and protein as one of the five groups on the food pyramid, explains where meat and protein foods come from, what they look like, how they taste, and why they are healthy, and suggests meat and protein foods for every meal.

Simple text and photographs present the foods that are part of the meat and protein group and their nutritional importance.