chickenpatty Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I'm looking for a book geared toward kids/preteens that encourages them to make healthy eating choices. Is there such a book? I looked at reviews of Eat This, Not That, but I'm thinking it's too focused on weight loss. Is that correct? I have one child who is an avid reader and a food lover. Reading a book on nutrition might help her and help me guide her toward healthy eating habits. Any recs? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 There's an "American Girl" book called Food and You. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 We have Food and Nutrition for Every Kid. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 There is a LOT of information available for free from the USDA. I have a close friend that gets wonderful health information from them every school year, which can all be obtained by hs families as well as schools. Here is a link to their portal with several choices to begin with. Once you get hooked up to them, more is available. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I love the book Food Rules and just saw this geared for older kids and teens. I don't know how good it is. I may get it for my own dc. I like Michael Pollan and Food, Inc. a lot. I love the depth, insight, and practicality. My dd has the American Girl book and some of the advice, with all due respect, is pure rubbish. One example: Drink milk? :confused: Nowadays, the less milk, the better. It make one acidic. Milk and white sugar are the top 2 acne culprits. Every time my dc drink milk, they break out. However, I don't see my dc reading this book for fun. If I do get it, we'll study it in school. Amazon also has this book about Fast Food, if fast food is the problem. It's written for grades 7 and up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I never did find a good one. I think there is a need....maybe Ill write one. Sorry, not much use to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I never did find a good one. I think there is a need....maybe Ill write one. Peela, first of all, I've missed you. :grouphug: Secondly, yes, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, write one! :D You are my hero and I crave your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Peela, first of all, I've missed you. :grouphug:Secondly, yes, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, write one! :D You are my hero and I crave your advice. Oh, thanks Negin :) :blush: Mmm, it keeps coming up as an idea...and now that I am not going to be homeschooling, it could be a good project.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Mmm, it keeps coming up as an idea...and now that I am not going to be homeschooling, it could be a good project.... Do it, do it, do it! :D Peela, now that you will no longer be homeschooling, I hope that you won't leave these boards. :grouphug: Please, please stay! Do you have a blog? Or are you on FB? I will miss you if you leave and I (and many others) hope that you won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Do it, do it, do it! :D Peela, now that you will no longer be homeschooling, I hope that you won't leave these boards. :grouphug: Please, please stay! Do you have a blog? Or are you on FB? I will miss you if you leave and I (and many others) hope that you won't. Oh, that is so sweet, thankyou. I am sure I will hang around. These boards are so unique! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 We have Eat Healthy, Feel Great by William and Martha Sears. It's pretty good, but pitched at smaller kids rather than preteens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I'm looking for a book geared toward kids/preteens that encourages them to make healthy eating choices. Is there such a book? I looked at reviews of Eat This, Not That, but I'm thinking it's too focused on weight loss. Is that correct? I have one child who is an avid reader and a food lover. Reading a book on nutrition might help her and help me guide her toward healthy eating habits. Any recs? Thanks! Usborne has at least one - Why Shouldn't I Eat Junk Food. I think there might be another one or two in that series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I love the book Food Rules and just saw this geared for older kids and teens. I don't know how good it is. I may get it for my own dc. I like Michael Pollan and Food, Inc. a lot. I love the depth, insight, and practicality. My dd has the American Girl book and some of the advice, with all due respect, is pure rubbish. One example: Drink milk? :confused: Nowadays, the less milk, the better. It make one acidic. Milk and white sugar are the top 2 acne culprits. Every time my dc drink milk, they break out. However, I don't see my dc reading this book for fun. If I do get it, we'll study it in school. Amazon also has this book about Fast Food, if fast food is the problem. It's written for grades 7 and up. I love, love, love this book. I read it myself over the summer and I'm having my 8th grader read it as a part of his Human Health & Biology course. It's not dry at all and very informative. I wish he had a teen version of "In Defense of Food." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I love' date=' love, love this book. I read it myself over the summer and I'm having my 8th grader read it as a part of his Human Health & Biology course. It's not dry at all and very informative. I wish he had a teen version of "In Defense of Food."[/quote']That's great to know. Thank you. :) Will add it to my wish list. I may also have us read "Food Rules" - which is the only book we have by him at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 My dd read Food Rules when she was 8yo, and really liked it. She isn't a big junk food eater anyhow, so she really enjoyed the various rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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