What's in Your Fast Food?

by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Overview

Children today are constantly bombarded with advertising promoting foods that are high in calories, sugars, and fats, but low in nutrients. Coupled with reduced physical education in schools, this has led to the first generation of kids in American history that may have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. With childhood obesity rates in the U.S. currently hovering around 17%, it is more important than ever for kids to be informed about the foods they eat. This indispensable series explains in age-appropriate and easy to understand terms exactly where our convenience foods come from and the importance of enjoying them in moderation. Sidebars and their accompanying images delve deeper with fun facts and further scientific explanations. Vibrant photographs throughout help children visualize the process of how these foods are made, while clear and engrossing text gives them the information they need to make better choices about the foods they choose to eat.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781448865970
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	01/30/2012
Series:	What's in Your Fast Food? Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 4.50(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Editorial Reviews

Series Review: What's in Your Fast Food? "This series has information specific to each food as well as some general nutrition information to help the reader make a meal more nutritious. If a child reads only one book in the series, they will probably have more knowledge about nutrition than the average adult. Preservatives, additives, and sodium content are all explained as important parts of processed foods, giving a very even-handed look at fast food. Rather than trying to convince kids not to eat it, the author shows how to add more nutrition to the meal. Looking at the nutrition label is important. The series speaks to children without preaching about real foods kids love." —Library Media Connection Series Review: What's in Your Fast Food? "With a message that fast food is best enjoyed in moderation, these no-nonsense titles will get kids thinking before they bite.” —School Library Journal

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