nutrition

"The chef describes his personal journey of weight loss and improved eating habits and offers a collection of recipes for those looking to become healthier, including such offerings as figgy banana bread and crumbed pesto fish"--OCLC.

"Teaches children how to take care of their bodies and develop self-care habits. Discusses health topics such as diet, exercise, sleep, social activity, and emotional health. Includes back matter for caregivers, educators, and parents."--Provided by publisher.

Examines and explains each of the key nutrients important to human health, discusses the need for balance, introduces the food pyramid, looks at food as energy, and includes a hands-on activity in which children try to identify foods that contain starches.

Explains how the body works in a fun, friendly format. Topics include nutrients, calories, nonnutrients, nutrition standards and guidelines, and food safety.

Discusses the importance of good nutrition to overall health, identifies the essential nutrients, examines the concept of a balanced diet, and explains the Food Guide Pyramid. Includes an interview with a nutrition expert.

Josh learns why good nutrition is important; what proteins, carbohydrates, fibers, minerals, vitamins, and fats do for the body; and how to make the right food choices. Shows viewers how to use the food guide My Pyramid.

Text and illustrations look at healthy eating, focusing on food facts, how the digestive system works, and how to make smart choices about food and nutrition.

This book helps you discover how to make better choices when it comes to fast food and how to limit calories, salt, sugar, and fat.

Describes the kinds of foods that are healthy to the human body such as fruits and vegetables, and why some starches and fats are necessary.

Provides an overview of how digestion works, the importance of nutrition and the food groups, and gives tips for healthy eating.