nutrition

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to healthy eating. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the four food groups, the nutrients our body needs, and the importance of healthy eating.

Offers advice on how to set and meet health goals through good nutrition and exercise.

Presents a discussion of the benefits of vegetables, covering how to grow one's own in a garden at home, health benefits for growing children, and how many servings are needed each day.

Presents a discussion of the benefits of oils and water, covering various sources of oils, such as almonds, fish, and olives, and how much water is needed each day to stay healthy.

Presents a discussion of the benefits of meats, such as salmon, poultry, and beef, and other sources of protein, such as nuts, seeds, and eggs, and covers sources of meat around the world, various health benefits, and foods that vegetarians eat to get their protein.