Frequently Asked Questions About My Pyramid: Eating Right: Frequently Asked Questions About My Pyramid (FAQ: Teen Life)

Williams, Kara

ISBN 10: 1404219749 / ISBN 13: 9781404219748

Published by Rosen Pub Group, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Frequently Asked Questions About My Pyramid: Eating Right: Frequently Asked Questions About My Pyramid (FAQ: Teen Life)
• Publisher: Rosen Pub Group
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1404219749
• ISBN 13: 9781404219748
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: fair

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Synopsis

This book's easy-to-understand narrative helps students learn to navigate the MyPyramid.gov web site and provides a foundation for healthy eating. Readers learn about the healthy foods and exercises that will put them on the road to good health, about food energy and nutrients, and how the body processes food to stay alive. The book also includes information about calories, BMI, HDL, LDL, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, and protein.

Reviews

This slender volume from the FAQ: Teen Life series introduces MyPyramid, the 2005 version of the FDA food pyramid, which was revised to illustrate more individualized recommendations for food choices. In addition to a very readable section of "Myths and Facts about Diet and Nutrition," the book provides basic information on types of nutrients, digestion, metabolism, the body mass index, calorie requirements, the effects of different types of fats in the human body, and the importance of physical activity. The colorful illustrations include photos of teens and of food. Back matter includes a glossary and lists of Web sites and books. This clearly written volume is a good source of basic information for young people who are curious about nutrition or studying MyPyramid. Phelan, Carolyn