What's on My Plate?: Choosing from the Five Food Groups

by Jennifer Boothroyd

Overview

Eating a balanced diet is important. Healthy foods give you energy to learn and play. Do you know what the five food groups are? Or how much food from each group you need to stay healthy? Read this book to find out!



Using the MyPlate diagram, this helpful book introduces the five food groups, appropriate serving sizes, and how to eat a balanced and nutritious diet. What's on My Plate? will motivate kids to eat well and also includes a hands-on activity and a fun facts section.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467796712
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2016
Series:	Lightning Bolt Books - Healthy Eating Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	481,466
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 10.25(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	510L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Jennifer Boothroyd taught elementary school for many years. She currently helps visitors explore the outdoors at a local nature center. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, taking pictures, and traveling. She is a huge Disney geek and loves planning trips to Walt Disney World for her friends and family.

Editorial Reviews

"This series aims to inform children about nutritional issues and encourage healthy and diverse food selections. Various topics are covered, including the five food groups, veganism, and food safety. The format is eye-catching, the large, highly readable text complemented by captioned color photographs. A 'Try This' section at the end of each book provides different ways students can get invested in their nutritional health by offering tips like checking expiration dates and keeping a food journal, along with mini-recipe ideas. 'Fun Facts' provide additional tidbits on vitamins. VERDICT: A simple yet engaging look at food and nutrition for elementary-age readers."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

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