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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Describes the benefits, challenges, and steps to switching to a vegetarian diet"--
"Many people around the world embrace a vegetarian lifestyle, and this book will help readers understand the benefits and challenges of adhering to a diet that does not include red meat, poultry or fish before making such a switch. Offers advice about how to make the transition easier, delicious vegetarian recipes and helpful tips. Simultaneous." -- Publisher Description...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Because the term "GMO" comes up in debates about food, it is important to understand the term. If you are curious about whether or not GMO foods are good or bad, keep in mind that 92 percent of corn in the U.S. is GMO corn. This enlightening book will help your readers by defining what GMO crops are, how they differ from past agricultural production methods, what scientists think about their effects on humans, and why they are so controversial. GMOs...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Follow farmer Tim Redmond of Skinny Farm of Scio as he takes produce from farm to table and discover all the ways small scale farmers contribute to what we eat--and how we live! Aligned to curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Financial Literacy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship. Thought-provoking questions and hands-on activities encourage the development of...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When you walk through any grocery store, there are all types of food nicely packaged and ready to take home and eat. When you need a quick meal, you may stop into a fast food restaurant and grab something delicious and fried. These quick, easy foods are often less expensive and easily accessible. However, many of these foods are heavily processed and full of preservatives and other chemicals. They are cheap to make and last a long time. In this engrossing...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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We all know that eating too much sugar and too much salt isn't good for us. It will surprise readers to learn just how dangerous eating too many sugary and salty snacks can be. Chips and candy are obvious culprits, but fruit snacks and other seemingly healthy snacks can also have high levels of sugar and salt. In this eye-opening book, readers will learn to look more critically at the snacks they eat and will learn about the serious, long-term health...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Adding salt to water makes it boil faster. Eating turkey makes you sleepy. Organic food is best for the environment. You may have heard these common sayings and beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven through research? Let's investigate seventeen food-related statements and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones still stump the experts! Find out whether fats are always bad for you! Learn if rhubarb...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Carbohydrates give the body energy. They are in many foods people eat each day. But some carbohydrates are healthier than others. Your Body on Carbohydrates uncovers the nutritional benefits of carbohydrates, how they interact with the body, and how to include them as part of a balanced diet. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Soft drinks have been in the news a lot lately, with many cities around the United States trying to minimize the intake of soda among their citizens. Readers will learn why there is such a backlash against soda. These sugary drinks are a favorite among people of all ages, but drinking too much is unhealthy. The solution may seem to be to drink diet soda or sugar-free options, but even these have problems. Readers will be armed with the knowledge of...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Nutrition Basics helps readers understand and trace the history of nutrition, explore the science behind it, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Antibiotics, pesticides, and hormones play a big role in modern agriculture. They help prevent disease and death and promote growth in animals and plants. Still, their use is controversial since they can also have negative consequences for our health and a negative impact on our environment. Readers find out how these three substances act both in agriculture and the environment, where to find them, how they affect health, and what to do to be as healthy...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Gluten-Free and Other Special Diets helps readers trace the history of special diets, explore the science and-sometimes- diseases behind them, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Sugar makes foods sweet. It is found naturally in many foods and is added to others. Too much sugar can cause health problems. Your Body on Sugar uncovers the nutritional benefits of sugar, how it interacts with the body, and how to include it as part of a balanced diet. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Salt is the only rock people eat. The human body needs it to survive. But it does not need much. Your Body on Salt uncovers the nutritional benefits of salt, how it interacts with the body, and how to include it as part of a balanced diet. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Hot dogs may not be as American as apple pie, but they are close. You find them at baseball games and barbecues. They are a fast and tasty meal enjoyed by many. We know that hot dogs are usually made from beef, but that is not all that is in there. Hot dogs and sausages are made from a combination of different ingredients. The same goes for lunch meats, too. This volume explains that manufactured meats have much more to them than meets the eye. Readers...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Gluten is found in wheat and some other grains. It's in foods people eat every day. Many people can eat it without problems. Others have a disease that makes gluten damage their bodies. Your Body on Gluten uncovers the nutritional benefits of foods containing gluten, how gluten interacts with the body, and how to include it as part of a balanced diet. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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How we cook and eat today looks a lot different than it did in the past. From prehistoric kitchens to food preservation and the invention of the refrigerator, the history of food is surprising, unusual, and amazing. Learn more about how people used these innovations to survive and thrive in everyday life.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Most people around the world enjoy caffeine. This drug helps people feel awake. It can have some benefits, but it also has risks. Your Body on Caffeine uncovers the nutritional benefits of caffeine, its risks, and how much nutritionists recommend consuming each day. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Dairy products come from a mammal's milk. People around the world enjoy dairy. It has important nutrients. But some of the nutrients can be harmful in large amounts. And some people's bodies cannot tolerate dairy. Your Body on Dairy uncovers the nutritional benefits of dairy, how it interacts with the body, and how to include it as part of a balanced diet. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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Your body is home to trillions of microbial cells. A small number are unhealthy germs. But most perform essential jobs. Using techniques such as DNA sequencing, scientists are uncovering the secrets of the human microbiome.
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