nutrition

Photographs and easy-to-read text introduce the major food groups and explain the nutritional contributions of each.

A young girl explains how a new friend's eating habits rubbed off on her, leading her to eat a lean, varied diet and understand what too many fatty and sugary foods can do to one's health. Includes notes for parents and teachers and suggestions for follow-up activities.

Presents various perspectives on fifteen common controversies in the field of food and nutrition, discussing additives, vegetarian/vegan diets, animal growth hormones, labeling, hidden ingredients, fast foods, antioxidants, popular diets, and other topics.

Discusses how food is produced and its effect on humans' health, examining food-borne diseases, natural foods, the role of organic farming, and other related topics.

Discusses the healthy food to eat and how to make healthy meals, including step-by-step instructions to make a garden and six recipes.

The author presents a comprehensive guide on how to lose weight effectively and permanently, and contains dietary guidelines and easy-to-prepare recipes.

The author presents a six-step program for developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, with tips on nutrition and diet that emphasize natural foods and juices and a fitness plan that is structured for beginners as well as the more advanced athlete.