What's in Your Fast Food?

Forget the desserts because sodas and other sugary drinks are the largest sources of added sugar in the diets of American children today. These drinks, low in nutrients and often high in calories, are thought by many to be one of the leading causes of our country's high obesity levels. This volume identifies soda's common ingredients, explores their origins, and reports on the health dangers that young readers might not be aware of. Healthy alternatives such as low fat milk and water are suggested along with ways to make these drinks enticing and fun. Series Review: What's in Your Fast Food?"This series has information specific to each food as well as some general nutrition information to help the reader make a meal more nutritious. If a child reads only one book in the series, they will probably have more knowledge about nutrition than the average adult. Preservatives, additives, and sodium content are all explained as important parts of processed foods, giving a very even-handed look at fast food. Rather than trying to convince kids not to eat it, the author shows how to add more nutrition to the meal. Looking at the nutrition label is important. The series speaks to children without preaching about real foods kids love."-Library Media ConnectionSeries Review: What's in Your Fast Food?"With a message that fast food is best enjoyed in moderation, these no-nonsense titles will get kids thinking before they bite."-School Library Journal

What's in macaroni and cheese? The name seems to say it all-or does it? This informative resource delves into the origins of this world-famous comfort food, while dissecting the major ingredients and the science behind them. Chapters include tips on how to read labels as well as suggestions for delicious, easy-to-prepare, healthy alternatives to boxed mac and cheese. Series Review: What's in Your Fast Food?"This series has information specific to each food as well as some general nutrition information to help the reader make a meal more nutritious. If a child reads only one book in the series, they will probably have more knowledge about nutrition than the average adult. Preservatives, additives, and sodium content are all explained as important parts of processed foods, giving a very even-handed look at fast food. Rather than trying to convince kids not to eat it, the author shows how to add more nutrition to the meal. Looking at the nutrition label is important. The series speaks to children without preaching about real foods kids love."-Library Media ConnectionSeries Review: What's in Your Fast Food?"With a message that fast food is best enjoyed in moderation, these no-nonsense titles will get kids thinking before they bite."-School Library Journal

The question of what's in a hot dog has been a source of urban legend and playground gossip for decades. This book cuts straight to the truth and explains what's really in this popular food. Topics such as preservatives, calories, and the health benefits of natural versus processed foods are examined in age-appropriate, accessible text. Children will learn how to read food labels and explore the nutritional information of the foods they eat. With this book as a guide, it's never too early to start making positive food choices. Series Review: What's in Your Fast Food?"This series has information specific to each food as well as some general nutrition information to help the reader make a meal more nutritious. If a child reads only one book in the series, they will probably have more knowledge about nutrition than the average adult. Preservatives, additives, and sodium content are all explained as important parts of processed foods, giving a very even-handed look at fast food. Rather than trying to convince kids not to eat it, the author shows how to add more nutrition to the meal. Looking at the nutrition label is important. The series speaks to children without preaching about real foods kids love."-Library Media ConnectionSeries Review: What's in Your Fast Food?"With a message that fast food is best enjoyed in moderation, these no-nonsense titles will get kids thinking before they bite."-School Library Journal

No food is more closely associated with the fast food industry than the hamburger. It's quick, simple, and few would deny that it's pretty tasty. Young readers will be fascinated by what actually goes into a hamburger as they trace the journey their food takes from the farm to the plate. Health concerns, such as excess fats and sodium are addressed and explained in straightforward and accessible text. This informative and intriguing book brings all new meaning to that age-old question, "Where's the beef?" Series Review: What's in Your Fast Food?"This series has information specific to each food as well as some general nutrition information to help the reader make a meal more nutritious. If a child reads only one book in the series, they will probably have more knowledge about nutrition than the average adult. Preservatives, additives, and sodium content are all explained as important parts of processed foods, giving a very even-handed look at fast food. Rather than trying to convince kids not to eat it, the author shows how to add more nutrition to the meal. Looking at the nutrition label is important. The series speaks to children without preaching about real foods kids love."-Library Media ConnectionSeries Review: What's in Your Fast Food?"With a message that fast food is best enjoyed in moderation, these no-nonsense titles will get kids thinking before they bite."-School Library Journal

Ask any kid about his or her favorite food, and chances are pretty good that you'll hear more than a few shouts of "pizza!" Luckily, pizza doesn't have to be an unhealthy food choice. This book identifies the various components that make up a pizza and where they come from. Sources of added fats and calories are examined in straightforward and easy-to-follow text. Bright photographs aid readers in visualizing the suggested healthy (and tasty) alternatives to traditional toppings. Series Review: What's in Your Fast Food?"This series has information specific to each food as well as some general nutrition information to help the reader make a meal more nutritious. If a child reads only one book in the series, they will probably have more knowledge about nutrition than the average adult. Preservatives, additives, and sodium content are all explained as important parts of processed foods, giving a very even-handed look at fast food. Rather than trying to convince kids not to eat it, the author shows how to add more nutrition to the meal. Looking at the nutrition label is important. The series speaks to children without preaching about real foods kids love."-Library Media ConnectionSeries Review: What's in Your Fast Food?"With a message that fast food is best enjoyed in moderation, these no-nonsense titles will get kids thinking before they bite."-School Library Journal

Since their introduction to the American public in the 1980s, chicken nuggets have become one of the most popular fast food options. The question of "are chicken nuggets actually a good choice for kids?" is still looming with the "all white meat chicken" and "no trans fat" labels hitting the market. This volume explores what's really in those molded nuggets that kids adore. Easy-to-follow text explains the science behind preservatives, fillers, and healthy and unhealthy fats. Sidebars offer fun facts that children can use to relate the facts and figures to the world around them. Series Review: What's in Your Fast Food?"This series has information specific to each food as well as some general nutrition information to help the reader make a meal more nutritious. If a child reads only one book in the series, they will probably have more knowledge about nutrition than the average adult. Preservatives, additives, and sodium content are all explained as important parts of processed foods, giving a very even-handed look at fast food. Rather than trying to convince kids not to eat it, the author shows how to add more nutrition to the meal. Looking at the nutrition label is important. The series speaks to children without preaching about real foods kids love."-Library Media ConnectionSeries Review: What's in Your Fast Food?"With a message that fast food is best enjoyed in moderation, these no-nonsense titles will get kids thinking before they bite."-School Library Journal