Child Nutrition

Who knew there were so many different kinds of vegetables? Nonfiction pro Gail Gibbons responds to the need for books on good nutrition with this accessible exploration of vegetables. From glossy red peppers to lush, leafy greens to plump orange pumpkins, vegetables are explored in depth to clearly explain the many vegetable varieties, how they are grown, and why they are so good for us to eat.

Dinner time doesn’t have to be a constant struggle nor do they have to be mac n’ cheese and chicken nuggets every night. A child’s palette may not be as developed as an adult’s, but with a little work, you can get them to eat “grown-up” food. The book will help guide you through the best way to get your kids on the right track with food.

Tackling a weight problem is often viewed as a personal responsibility that requires making healthier choices. The latest research, however, shows that external factors - from family and friendships to advertising and the workplace environment - have an equal, if not greater, impact on America's growing waistline. Just look at the stats: A person's chance of becoming obese increases by 57 percent if a close friend is obese, 40 percent if a sibling is obese, and 37 percent if a spouse is obese. That's where Thinfluence comes in.

Learn about healthy snacks for teeth and how to take care of teeth properly.

This nonfiction self-help book for young listeners with disordered eating and body-image problems delivers real talk about eating disorders and body image, tools and information for recovery, and suggestions for dealing with the media messages that contribute so much to disordered eating.

Sumergidos en la abundancia de alimentos y fármacos, nuestros niños son cada vez más asmáticos, más alérgicos, más "atópicos", más obesos... Hemos pasado de enfermar por infecciones a enfermar por el exceso de higiene y la falta de microbios. Hemos dejado de comer comida para comer productos comestibles. Hemos pasado de huir de los leones a vivir con una manada de ellos; el estrés puntual se ha convertido en estrés crónico.

In The Whisker Gang Eats Healthy, Jax realizes that getting his furry friends to eat well can be an uphill struggle. The same can be said for parents and their children. Factor in your own hectic schedule and it’s no wonder so many kids’ diets are built around convenience and takeout food. But switching to a healthy diet can have a profound effect on your child’s health, helping them to maintain a healthy weight, stabilize their moods, sharpen their minds, and avoid a variety of health problems.

The prevalence of youth obesity has expanded impressively during the previous 20 years, causing worry for the future well-being and prosperity of a great many children worldwide. Strategies to help defeat what has come to be known as "the obesity epidemic" continued to be tested, given the defenselessness of kids and the perplexing idea of their condition.

Dairy foods are smooth, creamy, and healthy. Learn about how MyPlate helps kids make great food choices every day, including dairy!

Vegetables are tasty, crunchy, and healthy. Learn about how MyPlate helps kids make great food choices every day, including vegetables!

While making her special chocolate pudding, Rose finds out about the magic of growing up and how a little seed turns into a big tree.

We need food to keep our bodies going. But what are healthy foods, and why should we eat them? With engaging text, listeners learn how to make healthy food choices.

The sad truth is that many kids grow up on an unhealthy diet because they simply don’t quite understand the importance of healthy eating. This causes them to experience health issues, weight gain, lower life quality, and ultimately, the risk of disease throughout their life, which is why it’s so crucial to teach children about health from an early age.

Dog and Cat do not get along. But when they're forced to share a room, they agree to be on their best behavior...until Dog won't stop sniffing. Cat won't stop primping. Dog won't stop howling. Cat won't stop scratching. And when it comes to the litter box...sharing is not an option! What will it take to bring Dog and Cat together? Find out in Chris Gall's comic clash that brings out the best (and worst) in two very different pets.

Este es el manual definitivo para una alimentación saludable sin productos de origen animal en la infancia. Con un estilo directo y sencillo, sin perder nunca el rigor, Julio Basulto, Maria Blanquer, Maria Manera y Pepe Serrano responden a las dudas más habituales a las que personas adeptas, simpatizantes, escépticas y detractoras se enfrentan día a día. Asimismo, nos invitan a descubrir platos y trucos con los que aprender a cocinar sin carne ni pescado e incluso sin lácteos ni huevos.

Nourish Kid's Body, Feed Kid's Mind: A Concise Parent's Guide to Building Strong Bodies and Sharp Minds Through Balanced Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits for Kids of All Ages skips all the fluff and condenses the nutrition science and experiences into a comprehensive, yet concise, guide. If you desire to sift through the endless changes in nutrition recommendations and boost your child’s health and wellness, this is your guide!

“You are what you eat” so how do we teach children to choose the foods that will help them live healthy lives? By teaching them about nutrition. In this final audiobook in the Healthy Me series, MaryLou presents an array of fresh food options. Lyrical rhymes and fun food facts accompany the letters of the alphabet displaying healthy foods.

This series introduces listeners to nutrition and health concepts as well as exposing them to food from around the world. This volume includes Blow Up A Burger, Break Down a Bento Box, and Dissect Dim Sum.

This series introduces listeners to nutrition and health concepts as well as exposing them to food from around the world. This volume includes Pull Apart a Pizza, Slice Up Sushi, and Split Up a Sandwich.

Why eat protein before a test? How can exercise help your mood? Emergent book explorers can learn about the building blocks of a healthy diet and lifestyle in this engaging and informative series.