nutrition

It's important for us to eat food that nourishes us and helps our bodies grow and stay healthy. How does food do this? Readers are introduced to the concept of nutrition in an accessible way as they explore the clear and concise main text and delightful illustrations. Fun facts about food are presented using age-appropriate language, and readers find relatable situations that highlight healthy choices regarding food. It's not always easy to convince children to eat their fruits and vegetables, but this reading experience empowers early learners to appreciate what they're eating.

Discusses why fast food is not good for human health.

"This title takes a look at the importance of keeping active and eating a balanced diet. It also offers helpful suggestions on how to make healthy lifestyle changes"--Google Books.

"Your body needs good food. This book will show you some good choices."--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces the benefits of eating healthy to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers are given the tools to be smarter snackers as they find the facts about a variety of common snack foods. . . . Readers also discover questions at the end of each chapter designed to get them thinking critically about nutrition"--Provided by publisher.

Examines how dairy functions in the human body, and the dangers associated with it. Includes color photographs, a glossary, a list of facts, primary sources, critical thinking questions, and online resources.

Examines the essential function of carbohydrates in the human body, and the differences between simple and complex carbs. Also discusses the relationship between carbs and weight loss, suggesting a healthy balance of complex carbs. Includes color photographs, a glossary, a list of facts, primary sources, critical thinking questions, and online resources.

In humorous, rhyming text, the young reader learns all about the bad eating habits of zombies (and a few good eating habits for non-zombies).

This book teaches young readers about what sugar is, how sugar can help their bodies, and which foods are the best sources of healthy sugar. Full-color photographs, a glossary, and an index are also included.