Mission: Nutrition

Nowadays, it seems nutrition is more important than ever! This series gives readers a taste of the vital role food plays in their daily lives and arms them with essential nutrition know-how to lead a healthy lifestyle right now. Students will become familiar with trends from vegetarian and heart-healthy diets to organic farming and genetically engineered foods. They will learn about important safety topics, such as the dangers of dehydration, food allergies, and food-borne illness. They will also travel the globe, exploring foods eaten by a variety of cultures. In each title, a full-page spread with fun tips from Michelle Obama's Let's Move! campaign encourages kids to think creatively about their own nutrition. With easy-to-read text and colorful photos, young readers will discover the simple secrets to carrying out a successful nutrition mission!