Your Body on Carbohydrates

by Alexis Burling

Carbohydrates give the body energy. They are in many foods people eat each day. But some carbohydrates are healthier than others. Your Body on Carbohydrates uncovers the nutritional benefits of carbohydrates, how they interact with the body, and how to include them as part of a balanced diet. 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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

48 pages, Library Binding

Published August 1, 2019

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This entry in the Nutrition and Your Body series explains the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates, how they affect the body and which foods to choose for the best outcome for body health. Photographs, charts and diagrams break up the text. Questions and links at the end of each chapter direct readers to think critically about the text and are designed to meet Common Core State Standards for grades 3-6. No child would be entertained this, but the series may fill a need in school library collections. Optional purchase.

[☆Amanda Cresse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Different writers in this Nutrition and Your Body series approach each topic with a different voice-- and some are just more appealing... that being said, how entertaining can learning about carbs be? The author references Atkins and South Beach diets, which are more dated than Keto. However, the author's recommendation and focus are on maintaining an intentional and nutritional balance with our food choices.

Parts of the book that I like:
*Discussion questions throughout
*Stop & Think review section
*Glossary and Online Resources pages
*Pictures of diverse people