nutrition

Presents information on dietary and nutritional needs for athletes. Includes a glossary, a list of organizations to contact, and a list of additional resources.

Have you ever heard, "Eat your vegetables?" Some of the orange ones are okay; even the yellow ones are fine. Give it a chance and discover why a variety of foods is good for building strong bodies and brains.

Collects five hundred tips on exercises and diet, including quick exercise guides for toning different body parts and diet guides for each meal of the day, snacks, and meals on the go.

Presents pregnant women with detailed advice for establishing a healthy diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Includes dozens of recipes for a variety of foods that are appetizing and nutritious. Suggests ways each recipe can be altered for a vegetarian menu.

Readers will dive into this fascinating book and uncover the mysteries of how plants sustain themselves. With bright photos clearly labeled with specific life-science vocabulary, readers will learn the cycle of how plants convert water and light into nutrients.

As a busy teen star, Reed Alexander's life is a balancing act. Several years ago, as he juggled career commitments and school, he lost sight of how to eat right, became overweight, and as a result, was exhausted and lethargic. Too tired to keep up with his hectic schedule, he decided to reclaim his health by changing his diet. A can-do guy, his first step was to learn how to cook for himself. Unable to find any recipes suited to a teenager's tastes, he rolled up his sleeves and set to work in his kitchen, developing healthy versions of the foods he loves. Along the way, he became a dedicated cook, sharing his culinary discoveries with his fans and friends on his Web site, KewlBites.com.

Simple text and photographs introduce nutritious foods.

This book explains how various types of plants absorb water, light, and nutrients to grow. Basic scientific concepts are elaborated in the context of the many different types of plant structures, with illustrative diagrams and sidebars showing the many adaptations distinct species have developed for survival in their surroundings.

A research-based nutrition curriculum, that encourages preschoolers to eat more vegetables by planning, growing, and preparing organically grown foods.