Food and energy
Subtitle: striking a healthy balance
By: Kristin Petrie
Series: Mission, nutrition; Checkerboard science library; Mission, nutrition; Checkerboard science library
Publisher: ABDO Pub. Co.; ABDO Publishing Company
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Edina, Minn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781617830808
Subjects: Nutrition; Juvenile literature; Food portions; Diet
Other titles: Striking a healthy balance
Description: From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, this title offers eager readers a fun look at energy balance. Bright, colorful photos will entice readers as they learn how to read nutrition labels and use serving sizes. Readers will also gain an understanding of the Food Guide Pyramid and ways to balance their energy in and energy out. Engaging chapters present skills for making smart food choices and approach issues related to BMI and body image in a straightforward, positive light. Smart sidebars highlight additional opportunities for exploring energy balance, while a full-page spread offers ideas from the Let's Move! campaign for balancing food and activity.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Finding balance; title: In and out; title: Calorie count; title: Smart skills; title: Decoding labels; title: Serving sizes; title: Balanced foods; title: Keeping track; title: Love your body; title: Get going!; title: A healthier you; title: Glossary.