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Teen health series
Teen health series. ^A513414
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pt. 1. Nutrition fundamentals -- 1. Dietary guidelines -- 2. Understanding calories -- 3. Understanding the food label -- 4. Grains -- 5. Vegetables -- 6. Fruits -- 7. The dairy group -- 8. The protein group -- 9. Oils -- 10. Empty calories -- 11. Water: meeting your daily fluid needs -- |
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pt. 2. Vitamins and minerals -- 12. Vitamin A and carotenoids -- 13. B vitamins -- 14. Vitamin C -- 15. Vitamin D -- 16. Vitamin E -- 17. Calcium -- 18. Other important minerals -- 19. What you should know about dietary supplements -- |
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pt. 3. Other elements inside food -- 20. Sodium: salt by any name -- 21. Carbohydrates -- 22. Sugars -- 23. Which fats are which? -- 24. Food additives and colors -- 25. Artificial sweeteners -- |
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pt. 4. Smart eating plans -- 26. MyPlate: a new food guidance icon -- 27. Eating well to live well -- 28. Begin at the grocery store -- 29. Eating well while eating out -- 30. Ordering fast food -- 31. Eating in the school cafeteria -- 32. Healthy snacking -- 33. What you should know about caffeine and energy drinks -- 34. Fast facts about sports nutrition -- 35. Healthy eating for vegetarians and vegans -- |
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pt. 5. Eating and weight-related concerns -- 36. What's the right weight for my height? -- 37. Body mass index for children and teens -- 38. Body image and self-esteem -- 39. Weight-loss and nutrition myths -- 40. Choosing a safe and successful weight-loss program -- 41. Diet don'ts -- 42. Should I gain weight? -- 43. How to spot nutrition-related health fraud -- 44. Physical activity and health -- 45. Screen time -- |
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pt. 6. Eating and disease -- 46. Disease prevention through good eating habits -- 47. Eating and oral health -- 48. Heart healthy eating -- 49. Thee childhood obesity problem -- 50. Dealing with celiac disease -- 51. Dealing with diabetes -- 52. Dealing with food allergies -- 53. Dealing with lactose intolerance -- 54. Understanding foodborne illness -- 55. Understanding eating disorders -- |
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pt. 7. If you need more information -- 56. Cooking tips and resources -- 57. Resources for dietary information -- 58. Resources for fitness information. |
| Abstract |
"Provides basic consumer health information for teens about nutrition, healthy eating plans, and weight control, along with facts about food allergies, obesity, and related medical conditions. Includes index and resource information"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2011031595 |
| ISBN | 9780780811560 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0780811569 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
