Fats as Necessary Nutrients

From the Set Necessary Nutrients

Fats do many jobs, including building cells and giving the body energy. This title explains why people need to eat fats and the best foods to get these nutrients. 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. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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$34.22 $23.95
Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Dewey Number 613.2
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level
Language English
Publisher Abdo Publishing
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781098290023
Copyright 2023
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8.25 x 10.25
Graphics Full-color photographs

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.

Author: Kimberly Ziemann