diet

Examines the connections of food, environment, politics, and culture, and reflects on the latest research to help give context and show the impact that diet can have on both our health and the planet.

"A very stubborn Prince learns how to expand his diet and try new foods"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information to help make healthful choices at the grocery store from the produce aisle to the frozen food section.

"This title provides an educational introduction to the five food groups, appropriate serving sizes, and how to eat a balanced and nutritious diet."--Provided by publisher.

When five kids visit a farm for the first time, they learn about fruits, vegetables, dairy, and grains and discover how to make healthy eating choices. Includes a glossary with definitions of important terms.

His parents have placed the perpetually hungry Billy on a strict diet--no junk food--and despite the trouble it causes him, it looks like he will be in shape for the annual school jump-a-thon--which is interrupted by a trio of teenage thieves.

Offers a twelve-week food and exercise program that takes only fifteen minutes of exercise a day. Features practical advice, motivational tips, sample exercises, food swaps, and positive thinking techniques.

Draws on the latest scientific research to illustrate how the flavor of today's food has changed, becoming more bland as producers grow food that's bigger and cheaper. Discusses how humans' chemical language has been interrupted and the loss of flavor in foods has caused Americans to crave more and more food while still feeling unsatisfied.

"Takes readers on a tour through America's culinary evolution into the array of foods we savor today. In one hundred bites, ranging from blueberries and bagels to peanut butter, hard cider, and Cracker Jack, O'Connell reveals the ways that cultures and individuals have shaped our national diet and continue to influence how we cook and eat"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life of a colonial cook, including her importance to the community, social standing, and everyday life.