Pub Date: January 1, 2007
Dewey: 613.2
LCCN: 2006033523
Lexile Code: 0000
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Target Age Group: 12 to 17
Physical Info: 0.36" H x 9.41" L x 6.78" W ( 0.57 lbs) 64 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Health and Daily Living | Diet and Nutrition
Series: FAQ: Teen Life
Description: This book's easy-to-understand narrative helps students learn to navigate the MyPyramid.gov web site and provides a foundation for healthy eating. Readers learn about the healthy foods and exercises that will put them on the road to good health, about food energy and nutrients, and how the body processes food to stay alive. The book also includes information about calories, BMI, HDL, LDL, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, and protein.
Review Quotes: Book Review: Frequently Asked Questions About My Pyramid "In Addition To A Very Readable Section Of "Myths And Facts About Diet And Nutrition," The Book Provides Basic Information On Types Of Nutrients, Digestion, Metabolism, The Body Mass Index, Calorie