An introduction to sports nutrition, providing information on how nutrients help the athlete reach peak performance, reviewing the food pyramid, and explaining how to read labels to make healthy food choices.
Offers teens an overview of the issues surrounding athletes and eating disorders, explaining why athletes are at a higher risk for developing eating disorders, how it can be prevented, what the physical and emotional risks are, and other related topics.
Provides nutritional facts for thousands of foods from fast-food restaurants to vending machine choices that children usually enjoy; and suggests healthier alternatives.
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.
Provides information designed to help young people make smart choices about food, nutrition, and lifestyle, discussing options, potential consequences, and steps to good health.
