"Faces made out of everyday fruits, vegetables, grains, and more teach young readers about emotions and healthy eating"--

"Many children know it's important to eat foods with vitamins to help them grow big and strong. However, there are so many vitamins that it can be difficult to know what they all do and why each one matters. This innovative volume helps young readers understand the importance of several key vitamins, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B12. Colorful photographs show foods in which each type of vitamin can be found, while concise text helps...

"Sometimes, fat gets a bad reputation--and that's not right! The human body needs fats to stay alive and thrive. This engaging book helps readers understand why the fats in the foods they eat are important and helpful to their bodies. Attention-grabbing photographs show foods that provide healthy sources of fat. Age-appropriate text helps even reluctant readers learn about how a diet balanced with fats and other nutrients can support their bodies....

Describes the different types of vegetables and explains where they come from and how they end up in the grocery store.

"Minerals are simple inorganic elements such as calcium and iron, which are essential components of a healthy diet. Minerals perform many functions, from serving as components of organs to helping regulate metabolism. Adequate mineral intake is particularly important for children's growth and development. This book explains how a range of key minerals are important to health. Young readers will learn about properties and appropriate amounts of various...

"From grapes to beets and oatmeal to cashews, this reference book highlights and explains the benefits of 25 fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains, each grouped into color categories and presented with the mind and body benefits they offer. Carefully crafted one-sentence explanations from author Toni Buzzeo provide the perfect amount of information for the preschool audience, and illustrator Serge Bloch's charming and humorous art make this an entertaining...

"Fatty foods are worrisome to health professionals and consumers alike, and for good reason. Obesity rates are alarming, and people of all ages struggle to control their weight. Many fail to understand, though, that fats are necessary for growth and for maintaining healthy bodies. They cushion and protect vital organs and store reserves of energy. This volume explains for young children both the positive and negative aspects of fat-containing foods....

Provides facts about such fruits as apples, peaches, and grapes, including how they grow, how they are harvested, and how they are eaten.

"Your body needs lots of different things to eat and every kind of food has a different job to do. Did you know eating cheese makes your bones strong? Or that eating carrots helps you see better? Read and find out more about the different kinds of food we eat and how to fill up your plate to keep your body healthy!"--Jacket flap.

Explains why eating a variety of foods from all of the food groups is good for the body and brain, and shares tips for eating healthy and staying fit.