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KM 12933KM 12933 3 Healthy Meals Plastic Food Set for Two
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2017

52 pc. Plastic food set for pretend play and nutrition education. Breakfast includes: 2 eggs, 2 pieces of toast with butter, 2 bowls of oatmeal, 4 strawberries, 2 bananas with plastic glasses of juice Lunch includes: 2 stackable sandwiches with meat, lettuce and tomato, 2 apples, 6 carrots with plastic glasses of milk Dinner includes: 2 chicken legs, 2 baked potatoes, 2 peas and carrots, 2 watermelon and cantaloupe, 2 rolls with plastic glasses of milk. Includes plates for serving. Four books - See What We Eat!, What's On My Plate, Healthy Eating Habits, Alex Eats the Rainbow. IL 2 yrs - Grade 2.
3 Healthy Meals Plastic Food Set for Two KP  
B 90479B 90479 Activities for Teaching Science as Inquiry(7th Ed)
Grade Lvl: T Author: Bass, Joel
Length: 279 Copyright: 2009

Shows how to bring inquiry into the elementary and middle school science classroom. More than 140 inquiry activities in physical, life, earth, and space science are presented. The primary focus is on the 5E Model (5 phases include engage, explore, explain, elaborate and evaluate), an instructional model that reflects the NSES Science as Inquiry Standards. Grade ranges are indicated for all activities. Physical science activities: properties of matter; motion and forces; sound; temperature and heat; light; magnetism; electricity. Life science activities: characteristics of organisms; organisms and their environments; structures and functions of human systems. Earth and space science activities: structure of the Earth; atmosphere, weather, and climate of Earth; the Earth's oceans; viewing the sky from Earth. Authors are Joel E. Bass, Terry L. Contant, and Arthur A. Carin. For gr K-8.
Activities for Teaching Science as Inquiry(7th Ed) T  
B 90288B 90288 Adolescent Health Sourcebook
Grade Lvl: ST Author:
Length: 683 Copyright: 2007

Offers information about the growth and development of adolescents and the issues that impact them as they move from childhood, through puberty, to adulthood. Sections address nutrition and weight; cosmetics, skin care, and skin disorders; reproductive and sexual health; physical injury; other physical disorders and illnesses; abuse and violence; mental health; and substance abuse. Edited by Joyce Shannon.
Adolescent Health Sourcebook ST  
B 122470B 122470 Alice Waters and the Trip to Delicious
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Martin, Jacqueline Briggs
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

The story of how Alice Waters became a cook, restaurateur, and founder of the school garden-to-table program the Edible Schoolyard. Waters founded Chez Panisse restaurant in 1971 and the Edible Schoolyard in 1995. She was the first woman to win the James Beard Award for "Outstanding Chef of the Year." Cooks. Natural foods. Iowa author. Follett RL 4.0 IL 1-4.
Alice Waters and the Trip to Delicious PI  
B 113781B 113781 Antojitos para dientes sanos=Snacks/Healthy Teeth
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schuh, Mari C.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2010

Complete title: Antojitos para dientes sanos=Snacks for Healthy Teeth. Simple text, photographs, and diagrams present information about healthy snacks for teeth and includes how to take care of teeth properly--in both English and Spanish. From the Pebble Plus Bilingual series Dientes sanos=Healthy Teeth. AL 2.4. Lexile 500. GR level H. IL K-2.
Antojitos para dientes sanos=Snacks/Healthy Teeth KP  
B 121096B 121096 Are You What You Eat? A Guide to What's On Your Plate and Why!
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 94 Copyright: 2015

Text and illustrations look at healthy eating, focusing on food facts, how the digestive system works, and how to make smart choices about food and nutrition. Describes nutritional components, from vitamins and minerals to carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Includes a time line relating when various items common today entered the human diet. IL 3-6.
Are You What You Eat? A Guide to What's On Your Plate and Why! PI  
B 109327B 109327 Body Fuel: A Guide to Good Nutrition
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Shryer, Donna
Length: 139 Copyright: 2008

Provides a basic, comprehensive introduction to human nutrition, including information on how nutrients fuel the body, with a review of the food pyramid and how to read labels to make healthy choices. Metabolism. From the series Food and Fitness.
Body Fuel: A Guide to Good Nutrition JS  
KM 5840KM 5840 Boxed Books: Library of Healthy Living
Grade Lvl: P Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1997

Contains six books: Dental Care; Eating Right; Good Hygiene; Let's Exercise; Personal Safety; and Sleep and Rest. Four-week loan period.
Boxed Books: Library of Healthy Living P  
B 50227B 50227 Bread and Jam for Frances
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hoban, Russell
Length: 31 Copyright: 1964

Frances, the baby badger, wants only bread and jam to eat but finds that such a limited diet becomes very tiresome. GR level K. AR 3.4. RC 2.1. Lexile 490.
Bread and Jam for Frances KP  
B 108584B 108584 Breakfast
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Schaefer, Ted
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

Discusses the importance of eating a good breakfast, looks at the types of foods that should be eaten for breakfast, and suggests some simple recipe ideas for nutritious breakfasts. From the series What's on Your Plate? AR 5.0. Follett RL 5.5.
Breakfast PI  
B 107205B 107205 Burger Boy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Durant, Alan
Length: 29 Copyright: 2006

Benny hates vegetables and eats nothing but hamburgers, until the day his mother's prediction proves true and he turns into a walking, talking--and running--burger. Food habits. Has "Gingerbread Boy" format. AR 2.4. Follett RL 2.3.
Burger Boy KP  
B 107270B 107270 Burp!: The Most Interesting Book You'll Ever Read About Eating
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Swanson, Diane
Length: 40 Copyright: 2001

Text and illustrations provide a variety of information about food, eating, and the workings of the digestive system. From the series Mysterious You. AR 7.5. Follett RL 7.4. RC 5.9. Lexile 1050.
Burp!: The Most Interesting Book You'll Ever Read About Eating IJ  
B 108994B 108994 Chill
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Reber, Deborah
Length: 196 Copyright: 2008

Describes the physiological effects of stress. Provides stress-reducing techniques. Offers organizational tips. Discusses how to cope with side effects of stress.
Chill JS  
B 105852B 105852 Comiendo bien (Eating Well)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Trumbauer, Lisa
Length: 17 Copyright: 2005

Photographs and easy-to-read text introduce the major food groups and explain the nutritional contributions of each. AR 2.2. Spanish translation of the book Eating Well (105851). Yellow Umbrella Books for Early Readers.
Comiendo bien (Eating Well) KP  
B 110527B 110527 Cooking By the Numbers
Grade Lvl: I Author: Minden, Cecilia
Length: 61 Copyright: 2008

Explains how students can put basic math skills to work in cooking through measurements and recipe adjustments. From the series Real World Math: Health and Wellness. Follett RL 5.9. AR 5.9.
Cooking By the Numbers I  
B 94007B 94007 Creating a Healthy School Using the Healthy School Report Card: An ASCD Action Tool
Grade Lvl: T Author: Lohrmann, David
Length: 146 Copyright: 2007

Offers a practical strategy for structuring the school environment to support the development of students who have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to make healthy choices. The tool will assist in creating a school that addresses the health and well-being of students and staff in evidence-based ways that support learning and teaching. Offers advice for establishing or energizing an already established health or wellness team. Developed to help school engage stakeholders from the school and community in the assessment of their school environment and in the school improvement process. Sections include: organizing, scoring, reporting, and using the results.
Creating a Healthy School Using the Healthy School Report Card: An ASCD Act T  
B 106027B 106027 Dairy
Grade Lvl: P Author: DerKazarian, Susan
Length: 31 Copyright: 2006

Describes where milk & cheese comes from and their importance to strong bones and healthy teeth. From the series Rookie Read-About Health. Follett RL 1.5.
Dairy P  
B 114933B 114933 Dairy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Marsico, Katie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Simple text and photographs explore the food groups and how eating different kinds of dairy provides nutritional benefits to the body. From the series Your Healthy Plate Level 3. Lexile 540 IL K-1.
Dairy KP  
B 100677B 100677 Dairy Group
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Frost, Helen
Length: 24 Copyright: 2000

Simple text and photographs present the foods that are part of the dairy group and their nutritional importance. From the series Food Guide Pyramid. AR 2.1. Follett RL 2.2.
Dairy Group KP  
MOD 59MOD 59 Damaged Artery
Grade Lvl: IJST Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1998

Two models: Cholesterol Control Teaching Model (which is ten times life size and demonstrates the movement of red blood cells through a restricted artery clogged with plaque) and Loss Of an Artery table-top display (which shows cross sections of artery with various stages of arteriosclerosis). Includes cholesterol booklet. One-week loan period.
Damaged Artery IJST  
B 115980B 115980 Day Without Sugar = Un dia sin azucar
Grade Lvl: P Author: De Anda, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

Because ten-year-old Tito is at risk of developing diabetes like some of his relatives, Tia Sofia spends a day teaching him and his cousins about healthy, low-sugar or sugar-free treats. Food habits Fiction. Spanish language materials Bilingual. Aunts Fiction. Cousins Fiction. Text in English and Spanish. Bilingual book. AR 3.8 IL 1-3.
Day Without Sugar = Un dia sin azucar P  
B 121844B 121844 Dear Opl
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sackier, Shelley
Length: 233 Copyright: 2015

Thirteen-year-old Opal starts a blog to satisfy her mother, who thinks she might lose weight by recording all she eats, but instead Opal starts giving advice and discovers that she is much better at giving it than taking it. Advice columnists- Fiction. Mothers and daughters- Fiction. Overweight persons- Fiction. Follett RL 4.3 Lexile 760 IL 5-8.
Dear Opl IJ  
B 114601B 114601 Delicious Dairy Group
Grade Lvl: P Author: Lee, Sally
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Uses a graphic novel format to explain the importance of dairy to one's diet. Explains how to obtain the proper amount of dairy and identifies foods one can eat to meet this quota. From the First Graphics series MyPlate and Healthy Eating. Lexile 580. IL 1-3.
Delicious Dairy Group P  
B 123401B 123401 Dietary Supplements: Harmless, Helpful, or Hurtful?
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Goldsmith, Connie
Length: 96 Copyright: 2016

An in-depth look at the wide world of dietary supplements--vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, weight-loss products, performance-enhancing products, energy boosters, and more. Provides teens the tools to be smart consumers, urging all readers to consult with a qualified medical professional when considering any supplement. Includes glossary, charts, labeled pictures and more...Nonfiction. IL 7-12. Lexile 1180.
Dietary Supplements: Harmless, Helpful, or Hurtful? IJS  
B 83196B 83196 Digestive System
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Silverstein, Alvin
Length: 96 Copyright: 1994

Describes the process of digestion. The first and last sections of the book concentrate on food, nutrition, and problems with the digestive system. Follett RL 7.5.
Digestive System IJ  
B 108586B 108586 Dinner
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Schaefer, Ted
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

Discusses the importance of eating a good dinner, looks at the types of foods that should be eaten for dinner, and suggests some simple recipe ideas for nutritious dinners. From the series What's on Your Plate? AR 4.9. Follett RL 5.9.
Dinner PI  
B 74951B 74951 Dinosaurs Alive and Well! A Guide to Good Health
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brown, Laurie
Length: 32 Copyright: 1990

Presents advice on nutrition, exercise, relationships with friends and family and ways of dealing with stress. RC 2.9. Lexile 540. IL K-3.
Dinosaurs Alive and Well! A Guide to Good Health KP  
B 119362B 119362 Don't Call me Fat!: A First Look at Being Overweight
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Thomas, Pat
Length: 29 Copyright: 2014

Colorful illustrations and simple text help children learn about obesity, including why some people might be overweight, and addresses health, fitness, and diet. Follett RL 3.4 IL Pres-2.
Don't Call me Fat!: A First Look at Being Overweight KP  
B 95195B 95195 Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook: A Guide to Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Grade Lvl: T Author: Medlen, Joan
Length: 430 Copyright: 2002

Offers advice to parents and professionals on how to promote healthy lifestyles in people with Down syndrome, from infants to adults, discussing early eating and feeding and the connection between nutrition and Down syndrome, providing strategies for teaching healthy choices, and including learning activities.
Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook: A Guide to Promoting Healthy Lifestyles T  
B 106965B 106965 Dr. Susan's Girls-Only Weight Loss Guide
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Bartell, Susan
Length: 270 Copyright: 2006

Subtitle: The Easy Fun Way to Look and Feel Good! Addresses weight loss for teenage girls, including the emotional, nutritional and exercise issues related to losing weight successfully. Obesity in adolescence. Reducing diets.
Dr. Susan's Girls-Only Weight Loss Guide IJS  
B 100678B 100678 Drinking Water
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Frost, Helen
Length: 24 Copyright: 2000

Text and photographs show what water does in the body and why it is essential to our health. From the series Food Guide Pyramid. AR level 1.7. Follett RL 2.8.
Drinking Water KP  
B 107444B 107444 Drinking Water
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schuh, Mari C.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Explains why the human body needs water, how much water to drink each day, and how to make sure one gets enough water. From the Pebble Plus series Healthy Eating With MyPyramid. Follett RL 2.0. Lexile 300.
Drinking Water KP  
B 119853B 119853 Eat A Balanced Diet!
Grade Lvl: P Author: Marsico, Katie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Explains the importance of and provides information on eating a balanced diet. From the series Your Healthy Body. AR 3.7 Lexile 720 IL 1-3.
Eat A Balanced Diet! P  
B 115247B 115247 Eat and Drink
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Barraclough, Sue
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Tips for healthy eating and drinking. Text and photographs show how humans and animals eat and drink. Ingestion. Nutrition. From the series Healthy Habits. IL K-3.
Eat and Drink KP  
B 113746B 113746 Eat Healthy
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Greathouse, Lisa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

Simple text and color illustrations introduce young readers to the importance of healthy eating. From the series Science Readers: A Closer Look. Lexile 710. IL 3-5.
Eat Healthy PI  
B 124285B 124285 Eat This!: How Fast Food Marketing Gets You to Buy Junk (And How To Fight Back)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Curtis, Andrea
Length: 36 Copyright: 2018

Examines how the fast-food industry uses advertising and marketing to influence children and young adults, while providing means and measures to combat the ubiquitous problem. Diet and nutrition. Picture book for older readers. IL 3-8.
Eat This!: How Fast Food Marketing Gets You to Buy Junk (And How To Fight B PIJ  
B 101420B 101420 EAT WELL
Grade Lvl: P Author: ROYSTON, ANGELA
Length: 32 Copyright: 2000

Presents the food pyramid and discusses the roles of various types of nutrients, such as carbohydrates, sugars, and proteins, in maintaining good health. From the series Safe and Sound. AR level 3.7. Follett RL 3.5.
EAT WELL P  
B 122761B 122761 Eat Your Greens, Reds, Yellows, and Purples
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 79 Copyright: 2016

Children's cookbook that contains recipes for children that encourage eating of fruits and vegetables. Has more than 20 vegetarian recipes, and teaches kids the the benefits of eating healthy. Cookbooks. Vegetarian cooking. IL 2-5.
Eat Your Greens, Reds, Yellows, and Purples PI  
B 122560B 122560 Eat Your Vegetables!: Healthy Eating Habits
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Salzmann, Mary Elizabeth
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Eating right is a healthy habit. Teaches readers all about the five food groups; fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy. From the SandCastle series Healthy Habits. AR 1.5 Lexile 400 IL Pres-1.
Eat Your Vegetables!: Healthy Eating Habits KP  
B 120349B 120349 Eat Your Veggies, Goldilocks!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Smallman, Steve
Length: 24 Copyright: 2014

A story about healthy eating. When her parents refuse to give her cookies and ice cream for breakfast, Goldilocks runs away and falls asleep in a cottage where three bears live. Based on Goldilocks and the Three Bears. From the series Fairytales Gone Wrong. Lexile 380 IL Pres-1.
Eat Your Veggies, Goldilocks! KP  
B 105275B 105275 Eating
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Llewellyn, Claire
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

Examines the nutrients the body needs and uses, the digestive system, how the sense of smell and taste contibute to hunger, the importance of water, and the types of foods the body needs to stay healthy. From the series The Body in Action. AR 5.4. Follett RL 3.5.
Eating PI  
B 108857B 108857 Eating Right
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sheen, Barbara
Length: 32 Copyright: 2008

Offers an overview of the importance of eating right, explaining the food pyramid, the role vitamins and nutrients play, the best ways to eat a balanced diet, and other related topics. From the series Real Deal. Follett RL 6.3.
Eating Right IJ  
B 109046B 109046 Eating Right
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Goodbody, Slim
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

Explains what different nutrients do for the human body. Discusses each section of the Food Pyramid. Provides serving examples and advice for making good nutrition choices. From the series Slim Goodbody's Good Health Guides. AR 5.1. Follett RL 3.6.
Eating Right PI  
B 100767B 100767 Eating Right
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Vogel, Elizabeth
Length: 24 Copyright: 2001

Describes the five main food groups and how eating right promotes good health. PowerKids Readers: Clean and Healthy All Day Long. AR level 1.6 IL K-1.
Eating Right KP  
B 105851B 105851 Eating Well
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Trumbauer, Lisa
Length: 17 Copyright: 2004

Photographs and easy-to-read text introduce the major food groups and explain the nutritional contributions of each. AR 2.2. Follett RL 2.8. GR level H. Yellow Umbrella Books for Early Readers.
Eating Well KP  
B 107780B 107780 Eating Well
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Mitchell, Melanie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

Introduces the basic food groups, their importance for good health, and recommended daily amounts for kids. From the series Pull Ahead Books: Health. AR 2.8. Follett RL 2.1.
Eating Well KP  
B 113811B 113811 Eating Well
Grade Lvl: P Author: Hardyman, Robyn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

Introduces and illustrates the basic food groups, their importance for good health, and recommended daily amounts for kids. From the series Healthy And Happy. IL 1-3.
Eating Well P  
B 108126B 108126 Edible Pyramid: Good Eating Every Day
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Leedy, Loreen
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

Uses the U.S. Department of Agriculture's food guide pyramid to show the healthy way to eat, including information on the recommended servings from each group. AR 3.4. Lexile 540.
Edible Pyramid: Good Eating Every Day KP  
KM 7285KM 7285 Egg on: Power Up with Eggs
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2003

Provides creative ideas on how to use eggs to add interest and variety to meals. Contents: poster, hybrid CD-ROM (with general information, 23-month egg promotional calendar, egg safety and handling sheets, clip art of egg characters, and logos, recipes, photos, and promotional ideas), and blackline masters.
Egg on: Power Up with Eggs KPI  
B 94028B 94028 Families, Infants, & Young Children at Risk
Grade Lvl: T Author: Ensher, Gail
Length: 374 Copyright: 2009

Subtitle: Pathways to Best Practice. Provides a comprehensive study on the neurological and psychosocial development of children through age eight, addressing the needs of children with disabilities and the challenges that parents face. Some topics are: Pregnancy, labor, and delivery; Evaluation and care of the neonate; Autism spectrum disorders in young children; Sensory processing disorders; Respiratory distress in newborns; Nutrition and feeding problems; Physical development and impairment; Infection and immunity; Pain management; Cultural diversity; Abuse, neglect; Teen parents; Home and school programs for infants and children with special needs.
Families, Infants, & Young Children at Risk T  
B 114611B 114611 Fantastic Fruit Group
Grade Lvl: P Author: Aboff, Marcie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Simple text and illustrations present the fruit group, the foods in this group, and examples of healthy eating choices. Includes a glossary and additional resources. From the First Graphics series MyPlate and Healthy Eating. Lexile 650. IL 1-3.
Fantastic Fruit Group P  
B 100680B 100680 Fats, Oils, and Sweets
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Frost, Helen
Length: 24 Copyright: 2000

Simple text and photographs show fats, oils, and sugary foods, and explain how you can make healthy food choices. From the series Food Guide Pyramid. AR level 2.3. Follett RL 2.0.
Fats, Oils, and Sweets KP  
B 125596B 125596 Following Special Diets
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reinke, Beth Bence
Length: 24 Copyright: 2019

Allergies and special dietary needs cause people to eat different foods. Readers will learn about food, diets, and nutrition. Fitness & Nutrition. Series nonfiction: Nutrition Matters by Bumba Books. IL Pres-2. AR 1.9. Lexile 420. GR J.
Following Special Diets KP  
KM 11580KM 11580 Food & Nutrition Theme Box
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2012

Theme Box (for ages 3+) has a variety of props and manipulatives for food-themed activities covering 10 cross-curricular learning areas from math to dramatic play. Contents: guide card, shopping lists, fruit counters, food sequencing puzzles, spinner, MyPlate chart, plates, shopping baskets, food pieces, and markers.
Food & Nutrition Theme Box KP  
B 109326B 109326 Food as Foe: Nutrition and Eating Disorders
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Favor, Lesli
Length: 127 Copyright: 2008

An introduction to eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, discussing why they occur and the risks they pose, and looking at nutrition as the key to their prevention and treatment. From the series Food and Fitness.
Food as Foe: Nutrition and Eating Disorders JS  
B 100697B 100697 Food for Healthy Teeth
Grade Lvl: KP Author: FROST, HELEN
Length: 24 Copyright: 1999

Lists foods that make teeth strong. From the series Dental Health. AR level 1.3. RC and Follett RL 1.5.
Food for Healthy Teeth KP  
KM 11349KM 11349 Food Is CATegorical (Books)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cleary, Brian
Length: 0 Copyright: 2011

Set of 7 books from the series Food Is CATegorical. Introduces food groups using rhyming verse and cartoon cats. Based on the USDA"s MyPyramid. Includes one exercise book. Titles: Apples, Cherries, Red Raspberries: What Is in the Fruits Group?; Black Beans and Lamb, Poached Eggs and Ham: What Is in the Meat and Beans Group?; Green Beans, Potatoes, and Even Tomatoes: What Is in the Vegetable Group?; Macaroni and Rice and Bread by the Slice: What Is in the Grains Group?; Oils (Just a Bit) to Keep Your Body Fit: What Is in the Oils?; Run and Hike, Play and Bike: What Is Physical Activity?; and Yogurt and Cheeses and Ice Cream That Pleases: What Is the Milk Group? IL K-3. Lexile range: 610-870.
Food Is CATegorical (Books) KP  
B 120981B 120981 Food Science: You Are What You Eat
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Lanser, Amanda
Length: 112 Copyright: 2015

Looks at the history of food science. Contents: Chapter 1: Rickets, Putrid Meat, and Plumpy'Nut. Chapter 2: Ancient Theories to Renaissance Revelations. Chapter 3: Birth of Modern Food Science. Chapter 4: Food Preservation and Safety. Chapter 5: The Government Gets Involved. Chapter 6: Great War, Great Depression, Great Science. Chapter 7: The Rise of Agribusiness. Chapter 8: Emergence of the Food Label. Chapter 9: The Future of Food Science. From the ABDO series History Of Science. Lexile 1150 IL 7-12.
Food Science: You Are What You Eat JS  
B 122534B 122534 Foodprints: The Story of What We Eat
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Ayer, Paula
Length: 206 Copyright: 2015

Provides facts about food, helping readers understand food production, marketing, and its role in society. Sorts food myths from reality. Includes Infographics. IL 6-12.
Foodprints: The Story of What We Eat IJS  
B 87146B 87146 Fruit and Vegetables
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Ridgwell, Jenny
Length: 32 Copyright: 1998

Describes how fruits and vegetables are used as foods around the world, how different types are grown and processed, health aspects, and more. Includes several recipes and experiments. IL 3-5.
Fruit and Vegetables PI  
B 100681B 100681 Fruit Group
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Frost, Helen
Length: 24 Copyright: 2000

Simple text and photographs present the foods that are part of the fruit group and their nutritional importance. From the series Food Guide Pyramid. AR level 1.8. Follett RL 2.0.
Fruit Group KP  
B 107445B 107445 Fruit Group
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schuh, Mari C.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Simple text and photographs present the fruit group, the foods in this group, and examples of healthy eating choices. From the Pebble Plus series Healthy Eating With MyPyramid. Follett RL 2.4. Lexile 400.
Fruit Group KP  
B 108779B 108779 Fruits
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Green, Emily K.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2007

An introduction to the Food Guide Pyramid, focusing on the fruit group, the health benefits of these foods, and correct portion size. From the series New Food Guide Pyramid, Blastoff Readers, Level 2. AR 2.2. Follett RL 2.0.
Fruits KP  
B 114934B 114934 Fruits
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Marsico, Katie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Simple text and photographs explore the food groups and how eating different kinds of fruit provides nutritional benefits to the body. From the series Your Healthy Plate Level 3. Lexile 630 IL K-1.
Fruits KP  
B 117203B 117203 Fuel the Body: Eating Well
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Tourville, Amanda Doering
Length: 24 Copyright: 2009

Explains the importance and some ways of eating healthy. From the series How To Be Healthy! AR 2.6 Lexile 670 IL Pres-1.
Fuel the Body: Eating Well KP  
B 93176B 93176 Fun with Foods (Grades 5-9)
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 75 Copyright: 1987

Subtitle: A Recipe for Math + Science. Contains a series of hands-on investigations utilizing and analyzing common foods. Some of the activities include finding the percent of an orange that is edible, how effective preservatives are in retarding the growth of mold, the effects of yeast in bread making, the presence of sugar in most foods, and how mayonnaise is an emulsion.
Fun with Foods (Grades 5-9) T  
KM 13166KM 13166 Garden Heroes and Activity Guide
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2019

Students will grow a love for fruits and vegetables with this Garden Heroes Activity Kit. The book is packed full of nutrition education information and education-rich activities, featuring all 35 different fruit and vegetable Garden Heroes . The book includes: Nutrition Bites: Information on the fruit or vegetable including Spanish name, where it grows, what it looks like, and how to eat it, Heroic Facts: Fun and surprising trivia about the fruit or vegetable, Taste Adventure: A kid-friendly recipe for classroom or home, and Superhero Activity: An activity in math, literacy, art, movement, science, or dramatic play relating to fruits and vegetables. The Garden Heroes Activities Kit includes 35 bean bag fruit and vegetable characters and spiral bound activity book to facilitate learning. IL Pres-2
Garden Heroes and Activity Guide KP  
B 93151B 93151 Glide into Winter with Math and Science (K-1)
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 73 Copyright: 1987

Includes activities that reflect the joy and wonder of winter and its holidays including Christmas and Valentine's Day. Among the activities shared: students bake a life size gingerbread boy, examine bubbles in a carbonated beverage, explore their senses of smell, grow a garden of crystals, study goober peas, and experience the awe of static electricity.
Glide into Winter with Math and Science (K-1) T  
KM 11613KM 11613 Globs of Fat and Masses of Muscle Set
Grade Lvl: IJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

Contains models of fat and muscle. Biolike two models represent 1- and 5- pound sections of each. Shows that body fat takes up almost twice the volume of muscle weighing the same amount. Contents: Healthy Eating with MyPlate booklet; two display cards; 1-pound glob of fat; 5-pound glob of fat; 1-pound mass of muscle; t-pound mass of muscle; two carrying cases; and can of powder.
Globs of Fat and Masses of Muscle Set IJS  
B 121296B 121296 Gluten-Free and Other Special Diets
Grade Lvl: I Author: Lusted, Marcia Amidon
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

Explores gluten free and other special diets such as the Paleo diet, vegetarianism, dairy-free diets and also covers fad diets. From the series Food Matters. AR 6.7 Lexile 1090 IL 4-6.
Gluten-Free and Other Special Diets I  
B 86992B 86992 Good Enough to Eat: Kids Guide to Food & Nutrition
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Rockwell, Lizzy
Length: 34 Copyright: 1999

Describes the six categories of nutrients needed for good health, how they work in the body, and what foods provide each. AR 4.2. RC 3.5. Lexile 570.
Good Enough to Eat: Kids Guide to Food & Nutrition KPI  
B 106650B 106650 Good for Me and You
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Mayer, Mercer
Length: 24 Copyright: 2004

Little Critter discovers that eating right and exercising isn't just good for you--it can be fun too! Follett RL 2.2.
Good for Me and You KP  
KM 10207KM 10207 Good Things First! Nutrition Edition
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

Advises children to eat fresh, natural, whole foods as much as possible. Outlines a scientifically based nutritious diet that promotes a lean body, forceful muscles and strong bones, an aerobically fit heart, and a strong immune system. Contents: teaching guide, 20-minute DVD, and five posters.
Good Things First! Nutrition Edition PI  
KM 10206KM 10206 Good Things First! The Way to Wellness
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2008

Examines how one's chosen lifestyle affects well-being. Covers the important topics of physical activity and sleep, drinks and after-school snacks. Underscores the connections between physical activity, food and drink consumption, and mental and physical performance. Contents: teaching guide, 19-minute DVD, and five posters.
Good Things First! The Way to Wellness PI  
B 100682B 100682 Grain Group
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Frost, Helen
Length: 24 Copyright: 2000

Simple text and photographs present the foods that are part of the grain group and their nutritional importance. From the series Food Guide Pyramid. AR level and Follett RL 2.2.
Grain Group KP  
B 107446B 107446 Grain Group
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schuh, Mari C.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Describes different kinds of foods in the grain group, how foods from this group keep the body healthy, and how many servings to eat daily. Introduces the healthy eating tool MyPyramid. From the series Pebble Plus series Healthy Eating With MyPyramid. Follett RL 1.9. Lexile 370.
Grain Group KP  
B 108780B 108780 Grains
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Green, Emily K.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2007

A basic introduction to the health benefits of grains. From the series New Food Guide Pyramid, Blastoff Readers, Level 2. AR 2.0. Follett RL 1.7.
Grains KP  
B 114935B 114935 Grains
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Marisico, Katie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Simple text and photographs explore the food groups and how eating different kinds of grains provide nutritional benefits to the body. From the series Your Healthy Plate Level 3. Lexile 620 IL K-1.
Grains KP  
B 114602B 114602 Great Grains Group
Grade Lvl: P Author: Aboff, Marcie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Uses a graphic novel format to explain the importance of grains to one's diet. Explains how to obtain the proper amount of grains and identifies foods one can eat to meet this quota. From the First Graphics series MyPlate and Healthy Eating. Lexile 610. IL 1-3.
Great Grains Group P  
B 118867B 118867 Green Teen Cookbook: Recipes for All Seasons: Written by Teens, For Teens
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 143 Copyright: 2014

A cookbook for beginners and for all those interested in pursuing an eco-friendly lifestyle. An illustrated collection of more than eighty healthy recipes for a variety of meals, snacks, and smoothies, with information on seasonal and ethical eating. Includes tips for shopping & eating on a budget in a healthy and environmentally conscious way. Cooking (Natural foods). Low budget cooking. Cookbooks. IL 7-12.
Green Teen Cookbook: Recipes for All Seasons: Written by Teens, For Teens JS  
B 62596B 62596 Gregory, the Terrible Eater
Grade Lvl: P Author: Sharmat, Mitchell
Length: 32 Copyright: 1980

A very picky eater, Gregory the goat refuses the usual goat diet staples of shoes and tin cans in favor of fruits, vegetables, eggs, and orange juice. Guided Reading level L.
Gregory, the Terrible Eater P  
B 96690B 96690 Handy Nutrition Answer Book
Grade Lvl: JST Author: Barnes-Svarney, Patricia L
Length: 374 Copyright: 2015

Offers information on nutrition, discussing the history of food and diet, how the body processes food, nutritional benefits and pitfalls, the latest scientific discoveries, the best way to cook foods to preserve nutrients, and more. Also contains information on food allergies and intolerances.
Handy Nutrition Answer Book JST  
B 108808B 108808 Happy Healthy Monsters Grover's Guide/Good Eating
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kleinberg, Naomi
Length: 28 Copyright: 2007

Subtitle: Grover's Guide to Good Eating. Grover explains how to eat healthily, describing the right kinds of foods to eat, the good things different colors of foods do for the body, and the importance of trying new foods and paying attention to portion size. Follett RL 4.7.
Happy Healthy Monsters Grover's Guide/Good Eating KP  
B 108795B 108795 Health and Diet: Looking After Myself
Grade Lvl: P Author: Hewitt, Sally
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

Introduces young readers to the fundamentals of good health, discusses the importance of eating right, exercise, keeping clean, and getting enough rest, and includes a story about a boy who helps his sick sister feel better. From the series Science Starters, Level 3. AR 3.4. Follett RL 3.5.
Health and Diet: Looking After Myself P  
KM 11448KM 11448 Health and Nutrition Discovery Kit
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2001

Pre-K hands-on kit designed to promote healthy habits and good nutrition among young children. Contents: Discovery Guide (with resource material and more than 30 activities); poster (food guide pyramid); food charts (fruits and vegetables, supermarket flyers, etc); patterns; food model; X-ray (hand and foot); reflex hammer; stethoscope; and sponge set.
Health and Nutrition Discovery Kit K  
B 111669B 111669 Health and Wellness
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Hartman, Eve
Length: 48 Copyright: 2009

Informative text, photographs, illustrations, and science activities and projects examine a number of health and wellness-related topics, including adolescence, diet, physical fitness, alcohol and drug use, emotional health, and more. From the series Sci-Hi: Life Science. AR 6.9. Follett RL 7.2. Lexile 940. IL 5-9.
Health and Wellness IJ  
KM 7412KM 7412 Health Edco Faux Foods
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2000

Includes food models representing dairy, meats, fats, sweets, cereals, and vegetables. Collection can be used to teach nutrition. IL Pres-4.
Health Edco Faux Foods KPI  
B 95121B 95121 Health, Mental Health, and Safety Guidelines for Schools
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 312 Copyright: 2005

Manual supports school administrators in creating sound policy and health promotion. Practical and easy-to-use, this manual is a comprehensive and authoritative resource that healthcare professionals can use to support school administrators in creating sound policy and practice in health promotion and injury prevention.
Health, Mental Health, and Safety Guidelines for Schools T  
B 108777B 108777 Healthy Eating
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Green, Emily K.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2007

Presents the components of the Food Guide Pyramid, explaining why they are important for health, and lists the recommended daily serving for kids. From the series New Food Guide Pyramid, Blastoff Readers, Level 2. AR and Follett RL 2.1. RC 1.9. Lexile 390.
Healthy Eating KP  
B 117297B 117297 Healthy Eating
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Head, Honor
Length: 30 Copyright: 2013

An overview for kids describing how to eat healthy, with explanations of the food groups and ideas for healthy drinks and snacks. Includes discussion topics. From the series Let's Read And Talk About . . . Lexile 850 IL 2-4.
Healthy Eating PI  
B 125595B 125595 Healthy Eating Habits
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reinke, Beth Bence
Length: 24 Copyright: 2019

Learn about nutrition, health, and what good eating habits are. Fitness & Nutrition. Series nonfiction: Nutrition Matters by Bumba Books. IL Pres-2. AR 1.7. Lexile 400. GR J.
Healthy Eating Habits KP  
KM 11639KM 11639 Healthy Eating With MyPlate-Acorn Books
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2012

Set of books from the Acorn series Healthy Eating With MyPlate teaches children about the food groups, and how they can make healthy food choices. Titles: A Balanced Diet(teacher read-aloud); Dairy; Fruits; Grains; Protein; Using MyPlate; Vegetables. IL Pres-1.
Healthy Eating With MyPlate-Acorn Books KP  
B 105028B 105028 Healthy Food
Grade Lvl: P Author: Royston, Angela
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

Teaches children the importance of eating healthy foods. Explains how they can improve their diets and get the vitamins and minerals they need to grow. From the series Look After Yourself. AR 3.7. Follett RL 4.3.
Healthy Food P  
B 111269B 111269 Healthy Food
Grade Lvl: P Author: Schaefer, A.R.
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Introduces children to the importance of a healthy diet. Discusses balanced meals, grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, proteins, fats, liquids, and more. From the series Health and Fitness. Follett RL 2.6. Lexile 750.
Healthy Food P  
KM 13596KM 13596 Healthy Foods Book Set
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Beginning readers will discover healthy food groups, from dairy and fruits to vegetables, proteins, and more. Learn where the foods in these groups come from, what nutrition they provide, and how together they make up a healthy diet. Each book showcases a variety of foods from around the world, including dietary alternatives for vegetarians and those with food allergies. Filled with surprising facts and colorful photos, the Healthy Foods series will give curious readers plenty to chew on. Beginning reader. Nutrition. Food science. Set of 6 books. IL Pres-3.
Healthy Foods Book Set KP  
B 94751B 94751 Healthy Foods: Fact Versus Fiction
Grade Lvl: ST Author: Goldstein, Myrna
Length: 310 Copyright: 2010

Explains the medical benefits of market foods that claim to have specific nutritional value, debunking misconceptions surrounding certain foods, and offering scientific evidence in support of claims. Guide reviews 50 common foods.
Healthy Foods: Fact Versus Fiction ST  
KM 13699KM 13699 Healthy in a Hurry
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2023

Teach students the difference between healthy and unhealthy foods while reinforcing the positive effects of exercise. Teams race to collect healthy and unhealthy beanbags, adding the healthy foods to their shopping bag while adding unhealthy foods to other teams' bags. Kit includes 100 healthy and unhealthy beanbags, different colored shopping bags, a storage bag, and activity instructions. Health education. Physical education. IL Pres-6.
Healthy in a Hurry KPI  
KM 13122KM 13122 Healthy Living Learning Center
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Black, Vanessa
Length: 0 Copyright: 2017

Students learn all about good nutrition with this hands-on learning center and engaging nonfiction emergent reader text. The healthy living learning center encourages students learn all aspects of healthy living. Students sort food pieces onto MyPlate sorting mats. The center has enough materials for up to 4 children to work and learn. Center includes 4 MyPlate sorting mats, 20 chipboard food pieces, a food group spinner, as well as a 7 book nonfiction set from JUMP! to support further exploration. Titles included for emergent reader: Dairy Foods; Exercise; Fruits; Grains; Protein Foods; Sleep; and Vegetables. IL Pres-3. GR level F.
Healthy Living Learning Center KP  
KM 12486KM 12486 Healthy Plates (Books)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Bodden, Valerie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Set of 7 books from the series Healthy Plates. Discusses specific components of a healthy lifestyle and shows kids that it is possible to have fun while eating a well-balanced diet and incorporating exercise into their lives. Titles: Being Fit; Dairy; Eating Healthy; Fruits; Grains; Proteins; and Vegetables. AR range 3.0-3.3; Lexile range 650-780. IL 1-4.
Healthy Plates (Books) PI  
B 107447B 107447 Healthy Snacks
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schuh, Mari C.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Presents an introduction to good nutrition. Explains the food pyramid. Offers suggestions for healthy snacks. From the Pebble plus series Healthy Eating With MyPyramid. Follett RL 2.9. Lexile 520.
Healthy Snacks KP  
B 108751B 108751 Healthy Snacks With Blue!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Chanda, J-P
Length: 24 Copyright: 2007

Blue needs to decide which healthy snack he is going to bring to class on Healthy Snack Day in Miss Marigold's class. From the series Blue's Clues.
Healthy Snacks With Blue! KP  
B 114603B 114603 Healthy Snacks, Healthy You!
Grade Lvl: P Author: Lee, Sally
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Provides basic information about healthy food choices and suggests various ways to include them in your meals and snacks and depicts the benefits of healthy eating. Includes color illustrations, a glossary, and an index. From the First Graphics series MyPlate and Healthy Eating. Lexile 670. IL 1-3.
Healthy Snacks, Healthy You! P  
B 124664B 124664 How to Read Nutrition Labels
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Conley, Kate
Length: 24 Copyright: 2018

Introduction to the basic items on a nutrition label, such as serving size and nutrients. Readers will learn how to use this information to make healthful food choices. All About Me. Food labeling. Nutrition. Series nonfiction: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS. IL 2-6. Lexile 700. GR P.
How to Read Nutrition Labels PI  
B 118981B 118981 I Eat A Rainbow
Grade Lvl: K Author: Kalman, Bobbie
Length: 16 Copyright: 2010

Introduces readers to the colors of food. Easy reader from the Crabtree series My World: Reading Level A. Lexile 80 IL Pres-K.
I Eat A Rainbow K  
B 110278B 110278 I Will Never Not Ever Eat A Tomato
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Child, Lauren
Length: 32 Copyright: 2000

A fussy eater decides to sample the carrots after her brother convinces her that they are really orange twiglets from Jupiter. Food habits. Picky/finiky eaters. From the series Charlie & Lola. AR 2.7. RC 2.8. Follett RL 2.6. Lexile 370.
I Will Never Not Ever Eat A Tomato KP  
B 114613B 114613 Incredible Vegetable Group
Grade Lvl: P Author: Aboff, Marcie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Provides basic information about the vegetable group and suggests various ways to include them in your meals and snacks. Depicts the benefits of healthy eating and describes the important nutrients in vegetables. Includes color illustrations, a glossary, and an index. From the First Graphics series MyPlate and Healthy Eating. Lexile 570. IL 1-3.
Incredible Vegetable Group P  
B 121841B 121841 Johnny Boo and the Happy Apples
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kochalka, James
Length: 39 Copyright: 2009

Johnny Boo, whose muscles have become droopy and weak because he eats too much ice cream, runs into the Ice Cream Monster, who shows Johnny and Squiggles that eating apples makes one strong and happy. Graphic Novel & Comics. AR 1.8 IL K-3.
Johnny Boo and the Happy Apples KP  
B 117803B 117803 Jump-Starting A Career in Dietetics & Nutirtion
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Byers, Ann
Length: 80 Copyright: 2014

Explores obtaining a career in dietetics and nutrition. From the series Health Care Careers In 2 Years. IL 7-12.
Jump-Starting A Career in Dietetics & Nutirtion JS  
B 95640B 95640 Just Take a Bite: Easy, Effective Answers to Food Aversions and Eating Challenges!
Grade Lvl: T Author: Ernsperger, Lori / Stegen-Hanson, Tania
Length: 236 Copyright: 2004

Discusses the possible causes of food aversions, when to seek professional help, and how to deal with the behavior at home. Chapters include: 1.Who Are Resistant eaters? 2.Oral-Motor Development 3.Environmental and Behavioral Factors Contributing to Problems with Eating 4.Sensory-Based and Motor-Based Problems Affecting the Resistant Eater 5.Motor-Based Eating Problems vs. Sensory-Based Eating Problems 6.Designing and Implementing a Comprehensive Treatment Plan 7.Environmental Controls 8.Gastrointestinal, Physical and Oral-Motor Development 9.Stages of Sensory Development for Eating 10.A Recipe for Success.
Just Take a Bite: Easy, Effective Answers to Food Aversions and Eating Chal T  
KM 9252KM 9252 Kids My Pyramid Poster (BB)
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2006

Explains the nutritional messages of the USDA MyPyramid. Includes a quick-reference chart with calorie levels and daily portions for each food group. 18"x24".
Kids My Pyramid Poster (BB) KP  
B 117269B 117269 Let's Go Nuts!: Seeds We Eat
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sayre, April Pulley
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction to different kinds of seeds. Nuts. Beans. Follett RL 1.6 IL Pres-2.
Let's Go Nuts!: Seeds We Eat KP  
KM 9766KM 9766 Let's Go Shopping Food Baskets
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2013

Four plastic baskets come with durable plastic food pieces— which can be used for adding a realistic touch to play kitchens and stores, or for introducing nutrition concepts. Baskets are 11" x 8 1/2" x 5" high. Includes vegetable, fruit, bread, and meat/fish/cheese groups.
Let's Go Shopping Food Baskets KP  
KM 11124KM 11124 Life Skills Health
Grade Lvl: JST Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2007

Textbook is designed to help students and young adults learn about health. Addresses the issues and decisions encountered by teenagers. Topics discussed include mental health and emotions; exercise, personal hygiene; the human body systems; family health; nutrition; disease prevention; the use and misuse of drugs and medicines; injury prevention and conflict resolution; and consumer, public,and environmental health. Offers students who read below grade level the opportunity to sharpen their abilities to evaluate health informationn, make decisions, set goals, and solve problems. Uses simple sentence structure. Provides assistance with difficult vocabulary to enhance comprehension. RL 3-4. Lexile 840. IL 9-12. Contents: teacher's edition and student book. Two-week loan period.
Life Skills Health JST  
B 108585B 108585 Lunch
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Schaefer, Ted
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

Presents an introduction to lunch, in simple text with illustrations, describing when this meal is eaten, and what types of food people eat for lunch around the world, including facts about health and nutrition. From the series What's on Your Plate? AR 4.9. Follett RL 5.9.
Lunch PI  
DVD 1342DVD 1342 Macronutrients: Fats
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 22 Copyright: 2004

An introduction to different types of fats and how they function in the body as well as how they are used by the human body and their nutritional importance. Includes a short video quiz after the program. 22 minutes. From the series Standard Deviants (Nutrition). One-week loan period.
Macronutrients: Fats JS  
DVD 1343DVD 1343 Macronutrients: Protein
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 17 Copyright: 2004

An introduction to proteins that explains where they come from, how they get into the body and their nutritional importance. Includes a short video quiz after the program. 17 minutes. From the series Standard Deviants (Nutrition). One-week loan period.
Macronutrients: Protein JS  
KM 9191KM 9191 Make My Plate Your Plate Poster (BB)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2012

Features the USDA's new MyPlate graphic and suggests realistic way to ensure a nutritious and balanced diet.
Make My Plate Your Plate Poster (BB) IJS  
KM 8721KM 8721 Meal Time Play Set
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2006

Three colorful plastic baskets hold plastic models of favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods, including orange juice, bacon, potato chips, hamburger, corn on the cob, chicken, desserts, fruits, vegetables, and more. 44 pieces in all. For ages 3+. Additional food type kit is KM 9766 "Let's Go Shopping Food Baskets".
Meal Time Play Set K  
B 108781B 108781 Meat and Beans
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Green, Emily K.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2007

An introduction to the Food Guide Pyramid, focusing on the meat and beans group, the health benefits of these foods, and correct portion size. From the series New Food Guide Pyramid, Blastoff Readers, Level 2. AR 2.0. Follett RL 1.7.
Meat and Beans KP  
B 107448B 107448 Meat and Beans Group
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schuh, Mari C.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Describes different kinds of foods in the meat and beans group, how foods from this group keep the body healthy, and how many servings to eat daily. Introduces the healthy eating tool MyPyramid. From the Pebble Plus series Healthy Eating With MyPyramid. Follett RL 2.0. Lexile 480.
Meat and Beans Group KP  
B 100683B 100683 Meat and Protein Group
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Frost, Helen
Length: 24 Copyright: 2000

Simple text and photographs present the foods that are part of the meat and protein group and their nutritional importance. From the series Food Guide Pyramid. AR level and Follett RL 2.5.
Meat and Protein Group KP  
B 107449B 107449 Milk Group
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schuh, Mari C.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Describes different kinds of foods in the milk group, how foods from this group keep the body healthy, and how many servings to eat daily. Introduces the healthy eating tool MyPyramid. From the Pebble Plus series Healthy Eating With MyPyramid. Follett RL 2.5. Lexile 460.
Milk Group KP  
B 108782B 108782 Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Green, Emily K.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2007

Introduces the importance of nutritious eating, focusing on the dairy group, describing the different types of dairy, and where they come from. From the series New Food Guide Pyramid, Blastoff Readers, Level 2. AR 1.9. Follett RL 1.6.
Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese KP  
B 126155B 126155 Mindfulness and Food
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bullis, Amber
Length: 24 Copyright: 2020

Learn about mindfulness and discover how easily it can be applied to their daily lives and eating habits. Emotions. Beginning reader. Social emotional learning. Health and nutrition. Nonfiction series: Mindful Me. IL Pres-3. Lexile 540.
Mindfulness and Food KP  
B 106096B 106096 Monster Health Book
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Miller, Edward
Length: 40 Copyright: 2006

Subtitle: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active, & Feeling Great for Monsters & Kids! Provides information on the food pyramid, the five food groups, including tips and suggestions of eating right, getting enough sleep, and finding ways to exercise.
Monster Health Book PI  
B 117897B 117897 Monster Meeting: About Healthy Eating
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stefanovic, Draga
Length: 30 Copyright: 2014

Book about a group of monsters that have developed an unhealthy appetite for fast food and junky snacks. Led by a witch, the monsters meet and try to conjure the best Halloween treats ever. As the story unfolds, the monsters realize how their eating habits have changed and work together to promote good health. The book is designed for teachers and parents to help children think about and discuss healthy choices for meals and snacks. IL K-3.
Monster Meeting: About Healthy Eating KP  
B 107607B 107607 Monster Who Ate My Peas
Grade Lvl: P Author: Schnitzlein, Danny
Length: 33 Copyright: 2001

A young boy agrees to give a disgusting monster first his soccer ball, then his bike in return for eating the boy's peas, but when the monster asks for his puppy, the boy makes a surprising discovery. AR 3.6. Follett RL 3.8. RC 3.3. Lexile NP.
Monster Who Ate My Peas P  
KM 5466KM 5466 Monthly Idea Books (Preschool/Kindergarten)
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1996

Set of nine resource books from the editors of Mailbox--one book for each month of the school year. Ideas for bulletin boards, arts and crafts, theme units. Includes patterns, reproducible and awards. Two-week loan period.
Monthly Idea Books (Preschool/Kindergarten) T  
KM 5467KM 5467 Monthly Idea Books (Primary)
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 1996

Set of nine resource books from the editor of Mailbox--one book for each month of the school year. Ideas for bulletin boards, arts and crafts, theme units. Includes patterns, reproducible and awards. Grades 1-3. Two-week loan period.
Monthly Idea Books (Primary) T  
B 119451B 119451 My First Juices & Smoothies: Healthy Recipes Children Will Love
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Cross, Amanda
Length: 128 Copyright: 2014

Contains over sixty recipes for drinks and smoothies made with fresh fruit and vegetables that will help ensure that children receive five servings of fruit and vegetables per day. Cookbooks. Cooking directives and instructions are geared toward adults who are helping small children. IL Pres-4.
My First Juices & Smoothies: Healthy Recipes Children Will Love KPI  
B 110009B 110009 My Food Pyramid: Eat Right. Exercise. Have Fun.
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Niehaus, Alisha
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

Photographs and illustrations describe the food pyramid along with tips on healthy eating and exercise. Follett RL 4.5.
My Food Pyramid: Eat Right. Exercise. Have Fun. PI  
B 113615B 113615 MyPlate and You
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Olson, Gillia
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Color photos and simple text describe the MyPlate plan for healthy eating. From the Pebble Plus series Health and Your Body. AR 3.0. Lexile 700. GR level L. IL K-2.
MyPlate and You KP  
B 96587B 96587 Neurogenesis Diet and Lifestyle: Upgrade Your Brain, Upgrade Your Life
Grade Lvl: T Author: Cortright, Brant
Length: 291 Copyright: 2015

The Neurogenesis Diet and Lifestyle brings together the latest in neuroscience research to present a new view of brain health and aging. The author, a clinical psychologist, explains that that the brain produces new brain cells throughout our entire lives, a process called neurogenesis. Covers the many factors that affect brain health.
Neurogenesis Diet and Lifestyle: Upgrade Your Brain, Upgrade Your Life T  
B 126690B 126690 Now You Know What You Eat: Pictures and Answers for the Curious Mind
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Fisher, Valorie
Length: 27 Copyright: 2019

Dive deep into the science of what we eat and where ingredients come from by exploring what happens behind the scenes of favorite, everyday foods like pizza, honey, milk, maple syrup, vegetable soup, and more. Food miscellanea. Nutrition. House and home. IL 2-6.
Now You Know What You Eat: Pictures and Answers for the Curious Mind PI  
B 121297B 121297 Nutrition Basics
Grade Lvl: I Author: Reinke, Beth Bence
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

Describes what nutrients do for the human body and explains how food gives people energy, discussing the concept of calories and the difference between carbohydrates and fats. From the series Food Matters. AR 5.3 Lexile 820 IL 4-6.
Nutrition Basics I  
KM 9171KM 9171 Nutrition Basics Flip Chart (BB)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2011

Flip chart (12"x17") has six panels with presentation notes on the back of each panel. Covers the importance of good nutrition; MyPlate; sample foods for a 2,000-calorie diet; nutrition facts label; and nutrient claims
Nutrition Basics Flip Chart (BB) IJS  
B 108783B 108783 Oils
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Green, Emily K.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2007

A basic introduction to the health benefits of oils. From the series New Food Guide Pyramid, Blastoff Readers, Level 2. AR 2.1. Follett RL 1.7.
Oils KP  
B 114936B 114936 Oils and Fats
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Marsico, Katie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Simple text and photographs explore the food groups and how eating different kinds of fat and oils provide nutritional benefits to the body. From the series Your Healthy Plate Level 3. RC 3.3 Lexile 580 IL K-1.
Oils and Fats KP  
B 111896B 111896 Omnivore's Dilemma: Secrets Behind What You Eat
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Chevat, Richie
Length: 298 Copyright: 2009

Examines the origins of the different food chains that have sustained humans throughout history, discussing how certain foods and cuisines have become a popular part of people's daily diets. Food supply. Food chains (Ecology). Young Readers Edition based on the author's adult edition of The Omnivore's Dilemma (2006). AR and Follett RL 6.8. RC 6.6. Lexile 930.
Omnivore's Dilemma: Secrets Behind What You Eat IJS  
B 126502B 126502 Omnivore's Dilemma: The Secrets Behind What You Eat
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 377 Copyright: 2015

Offers insight into food consumption in the twenty-first century, explaining how an abundance of unlimited food varieties reveals the responsibilities of consumers to protect their health and the environment. Cooking and food. Nutrition. Narrative nonfiction. IL 4-8. AR 6.8. RC 6.6. Lexile 930.
Omnivore's Dilemma: The Secrets Behind What You Eat IJ  
KM 12340KM 12340 On My Plate! (Books)
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 48 Copyright: 2015

This series gives young readers the health information and practical tools they need to make better food decisions and eat a balanced diet that includes all five food groups. Titles: Building a Healthy Diet with the 5 Food Groups, My Daily Diet:Dairy, My Daily Diet:Fruits, My Daily Diet:Grains, My Daily Diet:Proteins, My Daily Diet:Vegetables. IL 3-6.
On My Plate! (Books) PI  
B 122015B 122015 Our Food: A Healthy Serving of Science and Poems
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Lin, Grace
Length: 40 Copyright: 2016

An introduction to the science of food, the food groups and the qualities of a healthy meal, answers basic questions in a sequence of haiku poems and Q & A entries. AR 4.9 Lexile 860 IL 1-4.
Our Food: A Healthy Serving of Science and Poems PI  
B 105254B 105254 Picky Peggy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dussling, Jennifer
Length: 32 Copyright: 2004

Peggy, who is known for being a picky eater, decides to become "Peggy the gold eater" after learning a lesson from her pet duckling. Food habits. Story has boxed facts throughout. Science Skill: Infer. From the series Science Solves It! Life Science. AR 3.0. Follett RL 3.1.
Picky Peggy KP  
B 122583B 122583 Plants vs. Meats: The Health, History, and Ethics of What We Eat
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Hughes, Meredith Sayles
Length: 96 Copyright: 2016

Discusses the health, cultural, and ethical aspects of eating vegetarian foods. Covers food production and consumption in the U.S. Discusses what our prehistoric and BCE ancestors ate; the science of nutrition and changing dietary recommendations; and new trends Explores the future of food: insect protein, 3-D printing of food, and hydroponics, among others. RC 12.9 IL 7-12.
Plants vs. Meats: The Health, History, and Ethics of What We Eat JS  
KM 9143KM 9143 Plate Full of Color Big Book Only
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Perez, Georgia
Length: 0 Copyright: 2010

Introduces Miss Rabbit and the boys' friends, Little Hummingbird and Simon. Miss Rabbit teaches the value of eating a variety of colorful and healthy foods. Story is the third in a series of four books developed by the CDC Division of Diabetes Translation's Native Diabetes Wellness Program.
Plate Full of Color Big Book Only KP  
KM 8722KM 8722 Play Time Food Set
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2006

Three colorful plastic baskets hold plastic models of favorite fruits and vegetables, picnic foods and sandwich foods, including: apples, bananas, strawberries, onions, peppers, and carrots; cake, chicken, and watermelon; bologna, tomato, lettuce, cheese, and more. 44 pieces in all. For ages 3+. Additional food type kit is KM 9766 "Let's Go Shopping Food Baskets".
Play Time Food Set K  
B 109942B 109942 Playing Safe, Eating Right
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Orr, Tamra
Length: 112 Copyright: 2009

Shares the true-to-life stories of teen and preteen girls who are struggling with issues of body image, healthy eating, and lifestyle choices, each with comments and advice from psychologist Dr. Vicki Panaccione. From the series Essential Health. Strong, Beautiful Girls. AR 5.7. Follett RL 6.0.
Playing Safe, Eating Right IJ  
KM 9350KM 9350 Posters & Photo Card Lib: Foods (BB)
Grade Lvl: KPIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2007

Collection of 50 color-coded photo cards (4.5"x5.75"). Card backs cover 14 languages with pronunciations (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Hmong, Cantonese, Korean, French, Arabic, Russian, Taglog, Mandarin, Portuguese, Japanese, and Hindi). Categories: Vegetables; Fruit; Meat, Beans, & Nuts; Grains; and Dairy. Poster pack consists of 15 photographic posters (11"x16") featuring foods from around the world. Backs of the posters have vocabulary words, discussion questions and activities. The language development posters and cards help English language learners acquire new words, build language skills, and participate in discussions/conversations about meals and foods.
Posters & Photo Card Lib: Foods (BB) KPIJS  
B 114622B 114622 Powerful Protein Group
Grade Lvl: P Author: Lee, Sally
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Young readers' graphic novel depicting how protein foods get from the farm and field into kids' stomachs. From the First Graphics series MyPlate and Healthy Eating. Lexile 570. IL 1-3.
Powerful Protein Group P  
B 121298B 121298 Processed Foods
Grade Lvl: I Author: Rissman, Rebecca
Length: 48 Copyright: 2016

Helps readers trace the history of food processing, explore the science behind it, understand why we process food, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. Food preservation. Chemical additives. Preservatives. Food industry and trade. From the series Food Matters. AR 5.7 Lexile 910 IL 4-6.
Processed Foods I  
B 114937B 114937 Protein
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Marsico, Katie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Simple text and photographs explore the food groups and how eating different kinds of protein provides nutritional benefits to the body. From the series Your Healthy Plate Level 3. Lexile 620 IL K-1.
Protein KP  
B 120514B 120514 Red Madness: How a Medical Mystery Changed What We Eat
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Jarrow, Gail
Length: 192 Copyright: 2014

Provides an account of the mysterious disease called pellagra that spread across the American South in the early 1900s that made people weak, disfigured, and insane and sometimes caused their deaths; and discusses how doctors and public health officials found the cause of the illness and stopped the epidemic. AR 7.6 RC 8.4 Lexile 990 IL 6-10.
Red Madness: How a Medical Mystery Changed What We Eat IJS  
B 76721B 76721 Science Magic for Kids: 68 Experiments
Grade Lvl: PI Author: WELLNITZ, WILLIAM
Length: 116 Copyright: 1990

Experiments that test the properties of air, soap bubbles, light, plants, magnets, etc.
Science Magic for Kids: 68 Experiments PI  
B 126564B 126564 See How We Move!: A First Book of Health and Well-Being
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ritchie, Scot
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

An introduction to physical and health education that will help children to understand how keeping their bodies and minds healthy can enhance their lives. Stories about me. Health and nutrition. Fitness. IL Pres-3.
See How We Move!: A First Book of Health and Well-Being KP  
B 107950B 107950 Snacks
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Schaefer, Lola
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

Explains what snacks are and why people eat them, discusses snack foods and nutrition, and looks at a variety of healthy choices for snacks. Includes recipes. From the series What's On Your Plate? AR 5.1. Follett RL 4.8.
Snacks PI  
B 108785B 108785 Snacks for Healthy Teeth
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schuh, Mari C.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2008

Simple text, photographs, and diagrams present information about healthy snacks for teeth and includes how to take care of teeth properly. From the Pebble Plus series Healthy Teeth. AR 2.4.
Snacks for Healthy Teeth KP  
B 114676B 114676 Sports Nutrition for Teen Athletes: Eat Right to Take Your Game to the Next Level
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Rau, Dana Meachen
Length: 48 Copyright: 2012

Discusses how exercises and nutrition build endurance and increase strength for teenage athletes. From the Sports Illustrated KIDS series Sports Training Zone. AR 5.7. Lexile 910. IL 6-10.
Sports Nutrition for Teen Athletes: Eat Right to Take Your Game to the Next IJS  
B 108058B 108058 Stuffed
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Walters, Eric
Length: 108 Copyright: 2006

Ian, inspired by a documentary on fast food, starts an online boycott of Frankie's fast food restaurants that multiplies to the extent that it attracts the attention of the company's lawyers and eventually forces the chain to add healthy choices to its menu. From the series Orca Soundings. AR 4.3. Follett RL 4.4. RC 3.7. Lexile 680 IL 8-12.
Stuffed JS  
DVD 1465DVD 1465 Super Size Me
Grade Lvl: JST Author:
Length: 96 Copyright: 2004

Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock unravels the American obesity epidemic by interviewing experts nationwide and by subjecting himself to a "McDonald's only" diet for thirty days straight. This Sundance award-winning feature dives into corporate vs personal responsibility, nutritional education, school lunch programs, and how Americans are eating themselves to death. Overweight. Health risks of a high fat diet. Personal vs corporate responsibility. Fast food restaurants. Connection between diet and classroom behavior. 96 minutes. Rated PG-13. Closed captioned in English or Spanish. Over-eating.
Super Size Me JST  
B 110617B 110617 Sweet Tooth
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Palatini, Margie
Length: 33 Copyright: 2004

Stewart's loud, obnoxious sweet tooth constantly gets him into trouble, until Stewart uses a healthy diet to take control of the situation. Candy. Sweets, Tooth fairy. Food habits. Follett RL and AR 2.3. RC 3.23. Lexile 390.
Sweet Tooth KP  
B 122695B 122695 Taste Something New: Giving Different Foods a Try
Grade Lvl: P Author: Boothroyd, Jennifer
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Provides an educational introduction to trying new-to-you foods and testing out fun and tasty ingredients and recipes. From the Lightning Bolt Books series Healthy Eating. AR 2.8 RC 3.2 Lexile 560 GR level M IL 1-3.
Taste Something New: Giving Different Foods a Try P  
B 124086B 124086 Tractor Mac: Farmer's Market
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Steers, Billy
Length: 30 Copyright: 2015

Pete and Paul the pigs love food, especially snacks and sweets. Tractor Mac and his friends set out to show the pigs a better way of eating and at the same time help their community farmers. This book has recipes and healthy eating tips for kids. Character education. Healthy body. Series fiction: Tractor Mac. IL Pres-2. AR 3.2.
Tractor Mac: Farmer's Market KP  
KM 9193KM 9193 Tricky Treats Big Book Only
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Perez, Georgia
Length: 0 Copyright: 2010

Introduces the character of Coyote, a trickster, and shows children the difference between healthy snacks and sweet treats. Story is the fourth in a series of four books developed by the CDC Division of Diabetes Translation's Native Diabetes Wellness Program.
Tricky Treats Big Book Only KP  
B 88296B 88296 True Book: Apples
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Landau, Elaine
Length: 48 Copyright: 1999

Surveys the history, cultivation, and uses of apples and describes the different kinds. AR 4.7. RC 4.6. Lexile 780. GR level M. IL 3-5.
True Book: Apples PI  
B 88299B 88299 True Book: Corn
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Landau, Elaine
Length: 48 Copyright: 1999

Examines the history, cultivation, and uses of corn. AR 5.2. RC 4.9. Lexile 860. GR level M. IL 3-5.
True Book: Corn PI  
B 108925B 108925 True Book: Food Pyramid
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Taylor-Butler, Christine
Length: 48 Copyright: 2008

An introduction to U.S. food pyramid, which provides models for eating that vary with a person's age, gender, and activity level, describes the importance of each category of food to good health, and discusses the need to balance eating with exercise. AR and Follett RL 4.7. RC 3.7. Lexile 690. IL 3-5.
True Book: Food Pyramid PI  
B 88301B 88301 True Book: Sugar
Grade Lvl: PI Author: LANDAU, ELAINE
Length: 48 Copyright: 1999

Examines the history, sources, refinement, and uses of sugar. AR 5.0. RC 4.4. Lexile 780. GR level M.
True Book: Sugar PI  
B 88298B 88298 True Book: Tomatoes
Grade Lvl: PI Author: LANDAU, ELAINE
Length: 48 Copyright: 1999

Examines the history, cultivation, and uses of tomatoes. AR 5.4. RC 4.5. Lexile 820. GR level M.
True Book: Tomatoes PI  
B 88300B 88300 True Book: Wheat
Grade Lvl: PI Author: LANDAU, ELAINE
Length: 48 Copyright: 1999

Examines the history, cultivation, and uses of wheat. AR 5.1. RC 4.9. Lexile 820. GR level M.
True Book: Wheat PI  
B 105949B 105949 Truth About Eating Disorders
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 166 Copyright: 2005

Addresses the problems of eating disorders among young people. Discusses their causes, how to recognize the signs, the role the media plays in comparing beauty to thin. A to Z entries include anorexia, bulimia, depression & weight, diet pills, fad diets, food allergies, laxative abuse, media, mortality, nutrition, obesity, peer pressure, purging, self image & more.
Truth About Eating Disorders JS  
B 93339B 93339 Understanding/Managing Your Child's Food Allergies
Grade Lvl: T Author: Sicherer, Scott
Length: 312 Copyright: 2006

A guide to food allergies in children that covers symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, avoiding allergens, allergies at different ages and stages, emotional concerns, long term effects, research, and resources. Food allergy. From the series A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book.
Understanding/Managing Your Child's Food Allergies T  
B 100684B 100684 Vegetable Group
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Frost, Helen
Length: 24 Copyright: 2000

Simple text and photographs present the foods that are part of the vegetable group and their nutritional importance. From the series Food Guide Pyramid. AR level 2.0. Follett RL 3.3.
Vegetable Group KP  
B 107450B 107450 Vegetable Group
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Schuh, Mari C.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2006

Describes different kinds of foods in the vegetable group, how foods from this group keep the body healthy, and how many servings to eat daily. Introduces the healthy eating tool MyPyramid. From the Pebble Plus series Healthy Eating With MyPyramid. Follett RL 3.3. Lexile 380.
Vegetable Group KP  
B 108784B 108784 Vegetables
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Green, Emily K.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2007

An introduction to the Food Guide Pyramid, focusing on the vegetable gorup, the health benefits of these foods, and correct portion size. From the series New Food Guide Pyramid, Blastoff Readers, Level 2. AR 2.0. Follett RL 1.9.
Vegetables KP  
B 114938B 114938 Vegetables
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Marsico, Katie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Simple text and photographs explore the food groups and how eating different kinds of vegetables provide nutritional benefits to the body. From the series Your Healthy Plate Level 3. Lexile 690 IL K-1.
Vegetables KP  
KM 10854KM 10854 Visualize Your Portion Size
Grade Lvl: PIJS Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2009

3-D models teach how to estimate the amount of food in a portion. Relates common portion sizes to everyday objects. Models include CD/pancake representing 1 oz. of grains, a deck of cards/steak representing 3 oz. of cooked lean meat, a baseball/orange representing a medium fruit, and more. Comes in a carrying case (20'x14"x3.5").
Visualize Your Portion Size PIJS  
KM 12668KM 12668 We Eat Food That's Fresh (Book & Audio CD)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Russ-Ayon, Angela
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

A whimsical chef introduces young children to fun food experiences that stir up their interest in fruits and vegetables. They pick from the garden, prepare in the kitchen, and relax by the shore. Repetitive rhyming text encourages children to try some new foods. Kit contains 1 picture book and 1 CD with a companion song, audio book, and instrumental tracks. IL Pres-2.
We Eat Food That's Fresh (Book & Audio CD) KP  
B 116483B 116483 What's For Lunch?: How Schoolchildren Eat Around the World
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Curtis, Andrea
Length: 40 Copyright: 2012

Describes what children around the world eat for lunch, including children in Japan, Kenya, Afghanistan, the United States, Peru, Canada, and more. Food habits. AR 7.9 IL 2-6.
What's For Lunch?: How Schoolchildren Eat Around the World PI  
B 117154B 117154 What's In Your Hamburger?
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Sullivan, Jaclyn
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Describes the history of hamburgers and how they are made. Convenience foods. From the series What's In Your Fast Food? AR 4.9 IL 2-5.
What's In Your Hamburger? PI  
B 113526B 113526 What's On My Plate?
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Goodbody, Slim
Length: 39 Copyright: 2011

A guide to the MyPlate nutritional guide from the United States Department of Agriculture, describing the importance of the different food groups, six types of nutrients, and foods from aroundthe world, and sharing ten tips to eat healthy. IL 2-5.
What's On My Plate? PI  
B 122696B 122696 What's on My Plate?: Choosing from the Five Food Groups
Grade Lvl: P Author: Boothroyd, Jennifer
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Introduction to the five food groups, appropriate serving sizes, and how to eat a balanced and nutritious diet. From the Lightning Bolt Books series Healthy Eating. AR 2.9 RC 3.5 Lexile 630 GR level M IL 1-3.
What's on My Plate?: Choosing from the Five Food Groups P  
KM 11612KM 11612 What's on MyPlate? (Pebble Plus Books)
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Schuh, Mari C.
Length: 0 Copyright: 2013

Contains eight readers from the series What's on MyPlate? Titles: Dairy on MyPlate; Fruits on MyPlate; Get Moving!; Grains on MyPlate; Healthy Snacks on MyPlate; Protein on MyPlate; Sugars and Fats; and Vegetables on myPlate.
What's on MyPlate? (Pebble Plus Books) KPI  
B 119012B 119012 What's So Yummy?: All About Eating Well and Feeling Good
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Harris, Robie H
Length: 34 Copyright: 2014

Gus, Nellie, and baby Jake visit their community garden before shopping at the farmer's market and grocery store to gather healthy ingredients that they help prepare for a picnic, in a story that explains the role of nutrition in health. AR 3.9 Lexile 770 IL Pres-1.
What's So Yummy?: All About Eating Well and Feeling Good KP  
B 115744B 115744 Why Should I Eat Well?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Llewellyn, Claire
Length: 32 Copyright: 2005

A young girl explains how a new friend's eating habits rubbed off on her, leading her to eat a lean, varied diet and understand what too many fatty and sugary foods can do to one's health. Includes notes for parents and teachers and suggestions for follow-up activities. AR 2.1 IL Pres-1.
Why Should I Eat Well? KP  
B 125594B 125594 Why We Eat Dairy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reinke, Beth Bence
Length: 24 Copyright: 2019

Calcium in dairy helps us grow strong bones and teeth! Dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt are part of a well-balanced diet. Explore nutrition and the importance of healthful eating. Fitness & Nutrition. Series nonfiction: Nutrition Matters by Bumba Books. IL Pres-2. AR 1.8. Lexile 420. GR J.
Why We Eat Dairy KP  
B 125593B 125593 Why We Eat Fruits
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reinke, Beth Bence
Length: 24 Copyright: 2019

From apples and grapes to pears and bananas, learn about the wonderful things fruits can do for your body! Learn about nutrition and the importance of fruit in a healthy diet. Fitness & Nutrition. Series nonfiction: Nutrition Matters by Bumba Books. IL Pres-2. AR 1.7. Lexile 430. GR J.
Why We Eat Fruits KP  
B 125592B 125592 Why We Eat Grains
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reinke, Beth Bence
Length: 24 Copyright: 2019

Grains contain fiber and vitamins for a healthy body! Wheat, oats, rice, and other grains are part of a balanced diet. Learn about nutrition and the importance of healthful eating. Fitness & Nutrition. Series nonfiction: Nutrition Matters by Bumba Books. IL Pres-2. AR 1.8. Lexile 400. GR J.
Why We Eat Grains KP  
B 125591B 125591 Why We Eat Protein
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reinke, Beth Bence
Length: 24 Copyright: 2019

Meat, poultry, seafood, nuts and eggs too, learn about the amazing things protein can do! Our bodies need protein to give us energy and make our muscles strong. Learn about nutrition and the importance protein in a healthful diet. Fitness & Nutrition. Series nonfiction: Nutrition Matters by Bumba Books. IL Pres-2. AR 1.8. Lexile 420. GR J.
Why We Eat Protein KP  
B 125590B 125590 Why We Eat Vegetables
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reinke, Beth Bence
Length: 24 Copyright: 2019

Learn about the wonderful things vegetables can do for your body! Veggies such as carrots, peas, corn, and broccoli are important for a balanced diet. Learn about nutrition and the role of vegetables in the practice of healthful eating. Series nonfiction: Nutrition Matters by Bumba Books. Fitness & Nutrition. Health Education. IL Pres-2. AR 1.9. Lexile 390. GR J.
Why We Eat Vegetables KP  
B 105927B 105927 Working In the Food Industry
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: McAlpine, Margaret
Length: 64 Copyright: 2006

Presents information about careers in the food industry including chef, caterer, cookbook writer, dietitian, food photographer, food technologist, and restaurant manager. Describes their responsibilities and qualifications. Food service, food industry, and trade. From the series My Future Career. Follett RL 8.9 AR 8.3 IL 6-10.
Working In the Food Industry IJS  
B 103469B 103469 You Are What You Eat
Grade Lvl: P Author: Gordon, Sharon
Length: 31 Copyright: 2002

Discusses basic facts about nutrition, the food pyramid, and the importance of making healthy food choices. From the series Rookie Read-About Health. AR and Follett RL 2.3. RC 1.7. Lexile 290. GR level H.
You Are What You Eat P  
B 116938B 116938 Your Food is Fooling You: How Your Brain is Hijacked by Sugar, Fat, and Salt
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Kessler, David A.
Length: 183 Copyright: 2013

Explains that processed foods' combinations of sugar, fat, and salt causes our bodies to crave more and provides practical advice for developing healthy eating habits. Nutrition - Psychological aspects. Obesity United States Prevention. Health behavior. Book is an adaptation of the author's adult book, The End of Overeating, Your Food is Fooling You. AR 5.9 RC 5.4 Lexile 830 IL 8-12.
Your Food is Fooling You: How Your Brain is Hijacked by Sugar, Fat, and Sal JS