Mission: Nutrition

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!

From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, this title will work up young athletes' appetites with a tasty look at using food as fuel. Bright, colorful photos will entice readers as they learn the value of eating from each of the major food groups for a balanced diet. Readers will also gain an understanding of how water, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein, and fats work together to give their bodies energy and help them grow. Engaging chapters present healthy, pregame and postgame meal and snack ideas and approach essential safety issues, from dehydration to eating disorders, in a straightforward, positive light. Smart sidebars highlight additional opportunities for exploring sports nutrition, while a full-page spread offers ideas from the Let's Move! campaign for a more active lifestyle. This title will leave readers feeling inspired to get moving! 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!

From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, this title will work up adventurous readers' appetites with a flavorful look at food culture. Bright, colorful photos will entice readers as they learn about the role food plays in daily life as well as various celebrations, festivals, feasts, and holidays. Readers will also gain an understanding of how folklore, available ingredients, and cooking styles have worked to influence regional specialties and food culture over time. Engaging chapters present tales, traditions, and tasty dishes from around the world and approach eating styles and religious practices, such as fasting, in a straightforward, positive light. Smart sidebars highlight additional opportunities for exploring food culture, while a full-page spread offers ideas from the Let's Move! campaign for healthier holiday foods. This title will leave readers feeling hungry for their next food celebration! 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!

From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, this title will work up hungry readers' appetites with a delicious look at food and diet options. Bright, colorful photos will entice readers as they learn about the benefits of various meal plans, from a vegetarian diet to a Mediterranean one. Readers will also gain an understanding of how to eat green and deal with food allergies. Engaging chapters present ways to assess food options and approach fast-food alternatives in a straightforward, positive light. Smart sidebars highlight additional opportunities for exploring modified diets, while a full-page spread offers ideas from the Let's Move! campaign for maintaining a balanced diet. This title will leave readers feeling confident about their own unique diets! 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!

From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, this title offers practical readers an essential look at food safety. Bright, colorful photos will entice readers as they learn about the bacteria, viruses, parasites, and typical food culprits that cause food-borne illness. Readers will also gain an understanding of how to prevent food poisoning with the four steps (clean, separate, cook, and chill) for safe food handling. Engaging chapters present information about government regulation agencies and approach food industry practices in a straightforward, positive light. Smart sidebars highlight additional opportunities for exploring food safety, while a full-page spread offers ideas from the Let's Move! campaign for simple safety practices. This title will leave readers feeling prepared to face the hidden dangers of food! 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!

From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, this title offers eager readers a fun look at energy balance. Bright, colorful photos will entice readers as they learn how to read nutrition labels and use serving sizes. Readers will also gain an understanding of the Food Guide Pyramid and ways to balance their energy in and energy out. Engaging chapters present skills for making smart food choices and approach issues related to BMI and body image in a straightforward, positive light. Smart sidebars highlight additional opportunities for exploring energy balance, while a full-page spread offers ideas from the Let's Move! campaign for balancing food and activity. This title will leave readers feeling energized to lead healthier lives! 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!