This book is the same size as the yellow adult/original version of Eat This, Not That. Similar in that it is full of pictures, so you can take it with you and make choices as you're out in the world shopping and eating. Having a kids version gets them more involved too so they can be accountable and not just wondering why they're 15 pounds overweight. The main thing I like about calling it the kids version is that children can see for themselves what a difference they can make in their health by making wiser choices and small changes in baby steps. They don't have to change EVERYTHING all at once, but by reading and seeing the photos they can learn to choose better foods to give them health, not a big spare tire. Kids also like to hear things from sources other than their parents harping on them about what's good or bad. Before these books came out I didn't know the difference in some of these foods at home or at a restaurant. Book includes 8 daily essential foods for kids too. Another simple "point and click" or "cut and paste" type feature. It isn't necessarily rocket science, but it is a nice book to have on hand when you're trying to shop, cook, drive, eat, digest, change into clothes for sports, do or look over homework. Pictures saying a thousand words can save you precious time when you're on the run. Hope this helps you!Read full review
It's very easy to understand, has restaurants and foods that the kids know and love. It's SUCH an interesting book with short hints on what some of the bad foods do to your body, the reactions you go through when you eat white bread, etc. It gives you all the calories, fats, etc. in all of these foods plus all of the interesting health facts -- a lot I would have never known. And, what's more, the kids are READING IT RIGHT NOW! I never even handed them the book, they saw it and keep picking it up to read over and over, looking up their favorite places to eat and favorite foods and now they know what choices they are making that are good, which are really bad, and what to do to help fix it! The book also tells which kids (age ranges) are deficient in what areas, where they can find the nutrients, what is good for their eyes and why, etc. VERY good book!Read full review
This is a good book to get you thinking about reading labels. I was already a label reader, but this helped to prioritize sugars vs fats vs calories vs sodium. Sometimes an item might be higher in sugar but lower in fat than it's counterpart, this teaches you a hierarchy when comparing labels of like foods. My 11 year old daughter also enjoys flipping through the book and even points out the better choices at the supermarket! It also compares fast-food choices amongst various chains.
Bought it for my granddaughter who is 10 - very easy to read - interesting tips - we enjoyed the information and look forward to using it together. A lot of the information will surprise you - we have spent the past hour playing guessing games regarding which food is better! This store has great prices to boot!
We use this book in our Family and Consumer Science class.
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