nutrition

Learn the ins and outs of the human digestive system, which breaks down food into nutrients and removes waste from the body.

"Food is important for all humans to live. However, not every food helps a person live well. This book explores healthy foods--such as fruits, vegetables, and carbohydrates--and helps readers make informed decisions about their food choices"--Provided by publisher.

"An . . . account of the legal battles, insidious marketing campaigns, and cutting-edge food science that have brought us to our current public health crisis. Hooked lays out all that the food industry is doing to exploit and deepen our addictions, and shows us what we can do so that we can one again seize control"--Provided by publisher.

Wellness culture promises a reprieve from the stress of long workdays, restrictive dieting, and punishing exercises through providing the alternative of a balanced lifestyle that simply focuses on feeling good. However, the reality of wellness culture is more complicated. While some assert that it successfully promotes well-being, others argue that it is simply a way of rebranding the dieting and exercise regimens that already existed, building an industry around the products and services that allegedly promote wellness. This volume clarifies the nebulous concept of "wellness" and explores how culture, business, and health intersect to create today's wellness culture.

Leila loves to eat healthy snacks when she gets home from school and demonstrates how they can included in a balanced diet.

Contains twelve recipes for healthy snacks, accompanied by background information about blood sugar, metabolism, and the importance of snacks.

"Provides an accessible introduction to food inequality in the United States, offering readers a broad survey of the most important topics and issues and exploring how economics, culture, and public policy have shaped our current food landscape"--.

"Vitamins and minerals are the building blocks of good health . . . features fifty key vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients essential to your health. You will find clear definitions of each nutrient along with the role it plays in the body, how it is best consumed and absorbed, recommended daily doses, and detailed lists of foods and natural sources that contain the vitamin along with a recipe for a nutrient-rich meal"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces to the USDA's MyPlate program, which is designed to help them learn about healthy eating and nutrition, explaining how to make sure they are eating a balanced meal and providing an overview of the different food groups.

Collects more than seventy healthy recipes.