convenience foods

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to macaroni & cheese"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the food industry as represented in Eric Schlosser's book "Fast Food Nation.".

Describes how convenient fast foods such as hamburgers and french fries are overprocessed and contain little to no nutritional value, and suggests alternate food choices.

Describes the ingredients and nutrients of macaroni and cheese, and how to make food choices for a healthy diet.

"Soft drinks have been in the news a lot lately, with many cities around the United States trying to minimize the intake of soda among their citizens. Readers will learn why there is such a backlash against soda. These sugary drinks are a favorite among people of all ages, but drinking too much is unhealthy. The solution may seem to be to drink diet soda or sugar-free options, but even these have problems. Readers will be armed with the knowledge of what soft drinks do to the body, and the impact of what they are really drinking"--Amazon.com.

Explores what actually goes into a hamburger as it traces the journey food takes from the farm to the plate.

Explores the history of chicken nuggets as well as how they are made, their ingredients, and nutritional information.

Discusses soda pop, including what it is made of, and whether or not it is a healthy choice.

Describes the history of pizza and how it is made.

"Portion size is the key to the American obesity epidemic," said James Painter, chair of Eastern Illinois University's School of Family and Consumer Sciences. He believed that healthy choices could be found in every fast-food restaurant. To prove his point, he follows two graduate students - 254-pound Aaron and 111-pound Ellen - who ate portions suitable to their body types for a month. They could choose only foods from 10 fast-food restaurants and gas stations. Both ended up losing weight and lowering their cholesterol" - container.Their choices" - container.