Explains the importance of good nutrition and fitness for young adults, covering aspects including self-esteem, a balanced diet, fitness habits, how to avoid exercise-related risks and injuries, setting goals, and more.
Describes what water, protein, vitamins, and minerals do for the human body and explains how food gives people energy, discussing the concept of calories and the difference between carbohydrates and fats.
more than 100 delicious recipes inspired by the seasons
Crow, Sheryl
2011
Contains 125 seasonally arranged recipes that reflect singer Sheryl Crow's diet and schedule, and includes photographs and information about Crow's life.
Describes what carbohydrates are, what types of foods contain them, how they are digested and used to produce energy, and their role in a healthy diet.
Teaches the basics of good nutrition and explains why it is especially important for growing children, discussing the four food groups, the importance of fiber and water, and the dangers of excessive salt and fat intake.
Describes the digestive system, including how the body breaks down food into nutrients, discusses food allergies and obesity, and explains why a balanced diet is important.
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.
Discusses grains as one of the five groups on the food pyramid, explains where grains come from, how they are used in foods, how they look and taste, and why they are healthy, and suggests grains for every meal.
Discusses milk and milk foods as one of the five groups on the food pyramid, explains where milk comes from, how it is used in foods, how milk and milk foods look and taste, and why they are healthy, and suggests milk foods for every meal.
