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.
Contains alphabetically-arranged entries that provide information about physical fitness and nutrition, from additives and processed foods to weight management, and includes a glossary and other additional resources.
Provides facts that debunk inaccurate information about nutrition that is often portrayed by the media, offers healthy eating tips, and includes a teacher's guide.
Introduces nutrition and the concept of eating natural foods of every color through simple text and photographs. Includes notes for adults and a related activity.
"Best-selling Blue Zones Kitchen author Dan Buettner spent years uncovering the Blue Zones--the five places around the world where people consistently live to or past, 100--and sharing lifestyle tips and recipes gleaned from these places. Now, creating your own Blue Zone at home is easier than ever, thanks to plant-forward recipes in this inspiring book--all developed right in our own backyard"--.
"Photographs feature a diverse group of kids demonstrating yoga poses. On the opposite sides of the spreads, . . . sculpted fruits and vegetables mirror the same poses! Lift the gatefold flaps to find simple, child-friendly recipes incorporating all of the healthy ingredients featured in each photo"--Provided by publisher.
