"No one can live without food, but what you eat is a personal decision. In the tweny-first century, many people are choosing to eat more vegetables and fruits and less meat. But is all meat bad for you? What does science say? And what about sugar and trans fats, which are linked to diabetes and heart disease? In addition to health concerns, people make food choices for ethical and religious reasons. Some ancient religions asserted that killing animals...

The United Nations supports a compelling solution to world hunger: eat insects! Explore the vast world of unexpected foods that may help solve the global hunger crisis. Weeds, wild plants, invasive and feral species, and bugs are all food for thought. Learn about the nutritional value of various plant and animal species; visit a cricket farm; try a recipe for dandelion pancakes, kudzu salsa, or pickled purslane; and discover more about climate change,...

Allergies and special dietary needs cause people to eat different foods. Readers will learn about food, diets, and nutrition in this carefully leveled text. Colorful photographs and visual aids assist with critical thinking and reading comprehension for young learners.

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...

The nations of South America share a continent, if not all of the same cultural traditions. Yet they are bound by a variety of connections, including a long history of native traditions mixing with those brought by European colonialism. When people from South America emigrate, they carry those traditions with them. Inside, see how food, family, and dining have helped cement the bonds between immigrants and their homelands, and how those traditions...

"Simple text and full-color photographs give an overview of a gluten-free diet"--

Examines different cuisines and food traditions.

"The Health & Nutrition series will explore the many ways in which your everyday food choices can determine your wellbeing and include facts, figures, and data, and are packed with useful information about protecting and improving your health"--

Customers at The Edible Pyramid restaurant learn healthful ways to eat.

Learn about the importance of eating right and exercising.