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Fueling the Teen Machine

Addressing the growing trend of teenagers whose eating habits keep fast-food restaurants flourishing but do little to keep the kids themselves in shape, this guide presents parents with the tools to ensure the daily health of their children. Providing the latest information on a wide range of food t...

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Main Author: Shanley, Shanley
Other Authors: Thompson, Colleen
Format: Downloads eBook Books eBook
Language:English
Published: Chicago : Bull Pub., 2010.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Cooking.
Physical fitness > Young adult nonfiction.
Teenagers > Nutrition > Young adult nonfiction.
Medicine.
Health.
Electronic books.
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Summary:Addressing the growing trend of teenagers whose eating habits keep fast-food restaurants flourishing but do little to keep the kids themselves in shape, this guide presents parents with the tools to ensure the daily health of their children. Providing the latest information on a wide range of food topics, this handbook covers everything from carbohydrates to eating disorders and vitamins, discussing each aspect sensitively and suggesting the ultimate new frontier for busy teens--cooking their meals themselves. This updated edition contains an expanded section on portion distortion, fitness for.
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Cover; Fueling the Teen Machine; Copyright; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Preface; Chapter 1: The Basics; Chapter 2: Find Your Fuel; Chapter 3: Vitamins and Minerals; Chapter 4: Let's Move; Chapter 5: Weight Management; Chapter 6: Eating Disorders; Chapter 7: Vegetarianism; Chapter 8: Sports Nutrition; Chapter 9: Funky Foods; Chapter 10: Fast Facts on Fast Food; Chapter 11: Meal Planning; Chapter 12: Cook It; Recipes; Appendix A: Recommended Dietary Intakes; Appendix B: Approximate Caloric Expenditure per Minute for Various Physical Activities; References and Resources; Index.
Physical Description:1 online resource (289 p.)
ISBN:9781936693047
1936693046
Author Notes:Ellen Shanley is a faculty member in the department of nutritional sciences at the University of Connecticut. She teaches courses in food-system management and directs a program in dietetics. She lives in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Colleen Thompson is a registered dietician and manages the Team Nutrition Training Grant in the department of nutritional sciences at the University of Connecticut. She lives in Wallingford, Connecticut. They are the coauthors of Overcoming Childhood Obesity .

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