Description: Young readers are likely familiar with yummy foods like pizza and french fries, but they may not understand why these foods are not healthy to eat every day. This intriguing title is here to help! It features an array of valuable facts about processed foods and cooking methods that can negatively harm one's health, such as preservatives and deep fat frying. It additionally offers some simple, healthy swaps including choosing whole grain instead of sugary cereals and steaming vegetables. Engaging full-color photos, fascinating food-focused fact-boxes, and a vocabulary-enhancing glossary make this a valuable resource for students to build lifelong beneficial eating habits! It also highlights content that aligns with Common Core nutrition and health behavior standards.
Review Quotes: Booklist -- "Toxic green backgrounds, jagged image borders, and an alarming series name--People Poisons (4 titles)--set readers up to expect a deliciously horrifying food tour".