Gluten-Free and Other Special Diets

by Marcia Amidon Lusted

Overview

Gluten-Free and Other Special Diets helps readers trace the history of special diets, explore the science and--sometimes-- diseases behind them, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624038655
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/01/2015
Series:	ABDO Food Matters Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	1090L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 4–7—Although all people need to eat, not all of us tend to think about where our food comes from and what goes into producing it. Providing pros and cons related to the issues, this series outlines ways in which people can become well-informed, responsible, and safe food consumers. Each book begins with a chapter that addresses readers in the second person, making the topic relevant to the audience. Socially responsible food matters are discussed, such as genetically modified organisms and animal rights, as well as topics related to health, including serving sizes, nutrition, and exercise, in order to guide readers into making healthful and ethical choices. Appealing captioned color photos, charts, and sidebars provide additional information that supplements the main text. A "What's the Big Idea?" feature urges students to do a close reading and answer text-based questions, and a "Consider Your Audience" feature prompts them to adapt text and write a blog post. VERDICT A well-rounded, engaging series.

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