Fall 2023

Nuts and Seeds for Health

From the Set Food for Life

With their healthy fats and astounding levels of nutrition, nuts and seeds have taken their place in the modern diet. But hiding within their shells, these tiny, nutrient-dense foods have some secrets to share with those who want to know how to get the greater benefit from them. Learn what the science says about how nuts may reduce disease risk and promote optimal health. Avoid the pitfalls that many step into when adding nuts and seeds to their diet. Discover the lengths to which seeds will go to protect the nutrients stored within, and the secret to accessing that hidden nutrition. Unpack the seed oil controversy. Why do some say that seed oils must be avoided at all costs, while others say we should eat more of them? What does science really say? Learn the many fun and creative ways you can enjoy the benefits of nuts and seeds.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$37.27 $27.95
Interest Level Grade 7 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 7
Dewey Number 641
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level
Language English
Publisher Mason Crest Publishing
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781422248324
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 96
Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Graphics Full-color photographs

Food for Life - School Library Journal

Gr 9 Up–Diving into the hot topics of food for teens, these titles explore nutrition from farm to digestion and help explain everything along the way. They provide a refreshing look at
evidence-based, reliable information on important ideas like supplements and plant-based diets. Those subjects in focus do a great job of keeping the readers on the track of healthy diets and habits while avoiding the pitfalls of disordered eating and exercise behaviors. While the text is lengthy, the affirmative knowledge broken down in a no-nonsense way paired with scientific diagrams and illustrations help make the content much more accessible.

VERDICT An indispensable selection for high school libraries that addresses topics around dieting and healthy eating in an age-appropriate, healthy way for young adults.

Author: Leigh Clayborne