| Food as Fuel: The Connection Between Food and Physical Activity Contributor(s): Tecco, Betsy Dru (Author) |
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ISBN: 1404203036 ISBN-13: 9781404203037 Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group OUR PRICE: $28.74 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2005 Annotation: Newspaper headlines across the country publicize the prevalence of obesity in our children. The best way to fight the increasing incidence of nutrition-related problems is through knowledge. This informative series presents various ways of achieving good nutrition, always emphasizing a healthy, balanced approach to food. Using lively and easy-to-read text and a vibrant design, the books in this enlightening series also include tools such as sidebars, fact boxes, charts, and recipes to further engage young readers. It is vital to emphasize the important nature of this topic. This valuable series offers easy-to-follow guidelines for a healthier diet. This informative book offers an engaging discussion on the connection between food and physical activity. Using a lively, conversational tone, this book provides a careful explanation of the basic hard science behind nutrition, offering young readers the option of a healthy lifestyle and weight management. It also dispels common myths about nutrition and exercise and provides tips on developing healthful lifestyle habits. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diet & Nutrition - Diets |
| Dewey: 613.208 |
| LCCN: 2004014860 |
| Series: Library of Nutrition |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 7.24" W x 8.84" (0.53 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 86198 Reading Level: 6.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |