Ocean State Libraries

"This photo-illustrated book for beginning readers introduces the dairy food group and discusses its place in a balanced diet. Includes picture glossary and index."--

"This photo-illustrated book for beginning readers introduces the grain food group and discusses its place in a balanced diet. Includes picture glossary and index."--

Discusses the five food groups that are essential to a healthy diet and how to determine how much of each to eat.

Introduces the MyPlate guidelines, what sugars and fats are, and how to identify unhealthy fats and sugars and eat more healthy fats. Whether you're chomping on a carrot, gulping down a glass of milk, or munching on some popcorn, healthy eating is fun and easy with the MyPlate guidelines. Kids learn how to identify healthy foods, make balanced meals, and grab healthy snacks in this lively series. Each book features a hands-on activity that helps kids...

Examines the major vitamins and minerals, their functions, sources, proper daily dosages, and deficiency symptoms.

Introduces the major vitamins and minerals found in various foods, and discusses them in relation to nutrition and healthy eating.

"A basic introduction to the health benefits of vegetables. Intended for kindergarten through third grade students"--Provided by publisher.

"Carbohydrates give the body energy. They are in many foods people eat each day. But some carbohydrates are healthier than others . . . uncovers the nutritional benefits of carbohydrates, how they interact with the body, and how to include them as part of a balanced diet"--Publisher.