nutrition

Text and photographs introduce young readers to the importance of food and nutrition.

Photographs and simple text introduce early readers to healthy eating. Includes list of words to know.

An introduction to the benefits of good nutrition, including the Food Guide Pyramid, vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fat.

An introduction to different dairy products and the part they play in a healthy diet.

An introduction to different grain products and the part they play in a healthy diet.

Presents a discussion, with photographs and simple text, of foods within the meat and protein food group that are good for one's health, covering options such as peanut butter, turkey, bacon, and beans.

Discusses milk and milk foods as one of the five groups on the food pyramid, explains where milk comes from, how it is used in foods, how milk and milk foods look and taste, and why they are healthy, and suggests milk foods for every meal.

Mr. Sugar uses his truck of sweet goodies to lure Alicia and Alfredo away from nutritious foods, but Grandma Lupe is not fooled by him.

Discusses soda pop, including what it is made of, and whether or not it is a healthy choice.

Explains that the body needs food for energy and describes the basic food groups.