Wednesday, April 29, 2009

The Scoop on What to eat. by Kathryn Gay

Gay, Kathlyn. The scoop on what to eat.
Enslow, 2009, 112p, $31.93, 978-0-7660-3066-4.

A comprehensive overview of diet and nutrition for young people. Includes information on such issues as obesity and eating disorders, diets, supplements, vegetarian eating, the food pyramid, exercise and related topics.
Something for everyone, as far as research is concerned, is included in this comprehensive overview of all aspects of diet and nutrition. Hot topics, such as eating disorders and obesity, are highlighted, as well as general information on good nutrition, fast and junk foods, the food pyramid, and the importance of exercise in any healthy eating regimen.

Illustrations are colorful and well-placed within the text. Text boxes provide easy access to quick facts and supplemental material. Chapter notes, a glossary, bibliography, Internet addresses and index supplement the text. This book received high marks from our Family and Consumer Science teachers, and is useful for hot topic research as well as personal curiosity.

This book is part of the Issues in Focus Today series. There are 32 books in this edition of the continuing series. The series focuses on hot social and scientific topics for young adult readers. PN

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