Frequently Asked Questions About My Pyramid
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.
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Book Review: Frequently Asked Questions About My Pyramid"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. "
--Carolyn Phelan, Booklist
