vegetables in human nutrition

Presents a discussion of the benefits of vegetables, covering how to grow one's own in a garden at home, health benefits for growing children, and how many servings are needed each day.

"...delves ... into the healing power of over 50 fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, and wild foods that can have an extraordinary effect on health"--Dust jacket.

"This photo-illustrated book for beginning readers introduces the vegetables food group and discusses its place in a balanced diet. Includes picture glossary and index"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses where vegetables comes from, how they get to your plate, and what makes them such a healthy food choice.

Discusses vegetables as one of the five groups on the food pyramid, explains where vegetables come from, how they are eaten, what they look like, how they taste, and why they are healthy, and suggests vegetables for every meal.

Introduces a whole-foods, plant based diet, including information on how to adopt and maintain this way of eating, details about the benefits of these foods, success stories, and 125 recipes.

Presents a discussion of the benefits of vegetables, covering how to grow one's own in a garden at home, health benefits for growing children, and how many servings are needed each day.

Introduces vegetables, their characteristics, healthful benefits, and suggested servings for a balanced diet.

"Simple text and photos describe USDA's MyPlate tool and healthy vegetable choices for children."--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to vegetables that describes different varieties and discusses their health benefits.