Are you what you eat? a guide to what's on your plate and why!

Explains why your body is an amazingly complex machine and what foods you should eat to fuel it. If you've felt sleepy during school or wondered what a superfood is, this explains which foods and food groups boost your energy and keep you healthy. Take the quizzes, read the facts and answer the...

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Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2015.
Edition: First American edition.
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Summary: Explains why your body is an amazingly complex machine and what foods you should eat to fuel it. If you've felt sleepy during school or wondered what a superfood is, this explains which foods and food groups boost your energy and keep you healthy. Take the quizzes, read the facts and answer the questions to find out which foods keep your brain in top gear. You can understand why healthy eating is so important and the positive impact it has on every aspect of your life. Packed with information on nutrition and healthy eating including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, you'll be able to make good choices when you eat.
Item Description: Includes index.
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Physical Description: 94 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
ISBN: 9781465429445
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