health

A series of questions and answers about health and the body that provides facts about various myths.

Informs the teen reader how to keep skin, hair, hands, and feet healthy and clean.

An introduction to nutrition and health with warnings about alcohol and drug abuse.

Discusses the importance of a balanced diet and the role of foods in good nutrition, as well as examining the eating habits of some typical sixth-grade students.

Explains how different types of foods provide nutrients which help our bodies grow properly, how improper diets can lead to poor health, and the benefits of vegetarianism, eating ethnic foods, and avoiding processed foods.

Explores basic concepts of healthy living, including cleanliness, safety, and regular medical care.

Discusses what germs are and how they spread, as well as the importance of being clean and well-groomed.

Discusses aspects of health and safety such as keeping safe while playing, healthy eating, and dealing with emotional problems.

Discusses the health and medical care that early settlers received, oftentimes to their doom.

Introduces the food pyramid, describing each level in detail, and discusses nutrition, serving sizes, snacking, and the benefits of healthy eating.