 NUTRITION
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| MyPyramid for Kids resources; posters, coloring pages, worksheets, pyramid explanations, and classroom materials are available from the USDA Food and Nutrition Services. http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/kids-pyramid.html |
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Barron, Rex. (Illustrator). Showdown At The Food Pyramid. Putnam Juvenile (June 17, 2004) Ages
4-8 From
School Library Journal
In this dynamic picture book, personified foods fight a battle over good nutrition. Following the wisdom of the Great Food Guide tacked on the wall, the various edibles that form the pyramid have always tried to remain in balance. Then, dangerous interlopers overrun them and take over the top level ("They had strange names like Hot Dog, Candy Bar and Donut, and they liked to cause trouble"). The healthy foods almost give up trying to make things right again, but the problem is resolved when the pyramid is destroyed by its own excess; with all of that fattening stuff on top, it collapses "under its own weight." The foods then rebuild the structure, a process shown in a literal and amusing way, with sturdy starches supporting bright fruits and vegetables, and finally, way up on top, a few sweets and fats, which are allowed to return. The message is up front, but the humorous tone keeps the story from becoming overwhelmingly didactic. The pictures are great, with vivid colors and lots of drama and personality. Barron's light touch and child-friendly approach make this offering more enjoyable than most of the books available on nutrition.–Lauralyn Persson, Wilmette Public Library, IL Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Bennett, Paul. Healthy Eating. Silver Press, Parsippany, NJ. 1997. Ages 5-10 |
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D'Amico, Joan. Karen Eich Drummond. The Healthy Body Cookbook : Over 50 Fun Activities and Delicious Recipes for Kids Jossey-Bass (December 7, 1998) Ages 9-12 This book of 56 healthy recipes is arranged according to parts of the human body they benefit: heart, blood, muscles, bones, teeth, skin, hair, nails, nerves, and digestive system. For each one, there is a description, an activity or experiment, and some recipes. The clearly described activities and information provide a structure for the book; however, the main focus is nutrition and healthy cooking. In addition to the standard cooking skills and safety rules, there are three helpful appendixes: "Nutrient Content of Recipes," "How to Read a Food Label," and "What's Safe to Eat." Later chapters include information on the food guide pyramid, exercise, weight control, and proper eating habits. The line drawings are helpful and the writing is informal but straightforward. The recipes are clear, thoroughly explained, and tasty; level of difficulty is indicated by number of chef's hats. Important information related in an encouraging way.?Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, ME. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. |
| Miller,
Edward.
The Monster Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active, &
Feeling Great
for Monsters & Kids! Holiday
House (March 15, 2006)
Ages
4-8 |
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Rosa-Mendoza, Gladys. Fruits and Vegetables / Frutas y Vegetales, Vol. 10 (English-Spanish Foundations).Me+mi Publishing (July 2002) Ages
4-8 |
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Ontario Science Center, Pat Crupples, Illus. Sportworks. Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., Inc., 1989 Ages
7-13 More than 50 activities that explore the science behind your favorite sports. Topics include: How the Golf Ball Got Its Dimples, How do figure skaters spin so fast?, and Why does a curve ball curve?.There are lively drawings, and fun facts. |
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What Happens to a Hamburger? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) HarperTrophy; New Illus edition (May 8, 2001) Ages
5-8 One
of the classics of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, What
Happens to a Hamburger (1970, 1985) reappears with attractive new illustrations,
enhanced in a few places with photos that show body parts such as the
epiglottis and the stomach lining. From the silver diner featured on
the jacket to the stylized plates of food and clear diagrams of the
digestive system within, Miller's digital artwork has a jaunty, retro
look. The diner's cheerful waiter serves as the narrator, explaining
the process of digestion step-by-step. Carolyn Phelan
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