Food is the fuel our bodies need to grow, move, and stay alive. We all know that eating nutritious food is important, but how do we use this information and apply it to our daily lives? "Food and Nutrition" examines the latest findings in food science, from the new food pyramid guidelines for healthy eating to scientific efforts to make our favorite junk foods, such as French fries and chocolate, better for us.

 

This book is part of a book series called Science News For Kids .

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Chelsea House Publishers .

Tara Koellhoffer earned a degree in political science and history from Rutgers University. She is a freelance writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience working on nonfiction books, covering topics ranging from social studies and biography to health and science. She has edited hundreds of books and teaching materials, including Chelsea House's Science News for Kids series.