Food Buzz: Nutrition in the News

From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, this title offers curious readers an appetizing look at the latest and greatest food buzz. Bright, colorful photos will entice readers as they learn about food trends, from functional foods to fats, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Readers will also gain an understanding of how phytochemicals, antioxidants, probiotics, superfoods, and more benefit their bodies. Engaging chapters present information about the food industry, from genetically engineered foods to sustainable and organic farming, and approach issues around childhood obesity in a straightforward, positive light. Smart sidebars highlight additional opportunities for exploring food news, while a full-page spread offers ideas from the Let's Move! campaign for making good food choices. This title will leave readers feeling tuned in to today's nutrition issues! Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index are included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Reviewed Nowadays, it seems nutrition is more important than ever! This series gives readers a taste of the vital role food plays in their daily lives and arms them with essential nutrition know-how to lead a healthy lifestyle right now. Students will become familiar with trends from vegetarian and heart-healthy diets to organic farming and genetically engineered foods. They will learn about important safety topics, such as the dangers of dehydration, food allergies, and food-borne illness. They will also travel the globe, exploring foods eaten by a variety of cultures. In each title, a full-page spread with fun tips from Michelle Obama's Let's Move! campaign encourages kids to think creatively about their own nutrition. With easy-to-read text and colorful photos, young readers will discover the simple secrets to carrying out a successful nutrition mission!