What's in Your Soda?

by Jaclyn Sullivan

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781448863792
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	01/30/2012
Series:	What's in Your Fast Food? Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	950L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Editorial Reviews

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 Connection Series 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

From the Publisher

Gr 2–4—Readers are introduced to the production of over-processed, high-calorie, preservative-filled fast foods as well as their historical origins, preparation, and ingredients in these focused volumes. Sullivan discusses the health risks of overeating and the need to monitor calorie input and output, the differences between natural and artificial preservatives, and how to read nutrition fact labels. Suggestions for healthier versions of the featured foods (such as topping a hot dog with vegetables or using whole-wheat buns for hamburgers) are included. Clean, captioned, color photos break up the texts. 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