Thomas, Ann

Presents information on the importance of the vegetables food group of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, describing various kinds of vegetables and how they are grown, handled, and prepared.

Presents information on the meat and protein food group of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, describing various sources of protein and how they are prepared.

A simple introduction to such foods as bread, cereal, rice, and pasta that are part of the grain group of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid.

Presents information on the fruit group of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, describing various fruits and how they are grown and served.

Presents information on the fats, oils, and sweets group of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, describing some of the foods in this group, their uses, how they are processed, and their role in nutrition.

A simple introduction to such foods as milk, cheese, and yogurt that are part of the dairy products group of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid.