Necessary Nutrients
Set of 6 titles
The human body needs nutrients to grow and survive. People get these substances from food and drinks. Necessary Nutrients explores key nutrients, how each one helps the body, and what foods are rich in them.
SLJ Review of Necessary Nutrients
Styled with short chapters similar to transitional materials, these titles rely on longer sentences and paragraphs to explore more nuanced information related to healthy eating. The art is primarily real photographs of foods that are tied to the specific topics connected to the pages, like protein. Key vocabulary is highlighted and spread across the series by specific topics. There is mixed guidance included here from Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate and the USDA’s MyPlate, especially around dairy. However, there is no preference maintained and the value of each part of a diet is held as equal proportionally without judgment. VERDICT A strong supplement for school libraries to offer for nutritional guidance, often featured in elementary-age curricula standards.