Food to Know

A book about food, the various food groups, what constitutes a balanced

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About this book

Food to Know is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. A book about food, the various food groups, what constitutes a balanced and nutritious diet and some amazing kid- friendly recipes to go along with each food group.

Book details

Book type	Audio Book – Narrated in a natural human voice, without word highlighting. For children who already know how to read and do not need to track each word.
Author	Jason Brown
Ages	9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years
Grade	Grade 5
Reading level	Level 4, Advanced Readers
Length	24 pages, 2540 words, 26 minutes
Categories	Health and Wellness
Interactive features	Comprehension quiz, Match the Following activity
Language	English

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Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Match the Following activity in the Reading and Math app.

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Read Along App: Listen with a natural human voice, no word highlighting.

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Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read Food to Know with your child

This book helps children learn about Health and Wellness. The words and pictures work together to make the ideas clear. Read it with your child and talk about the new facts you find. Ask your child to explain what they learned in their own words. It is a simple way to build knowledge and curiosity, and to show that learning can be fun.

Talk about it together

What would you ask the author about Food to Know?
Can you retell this book in your own words?
What was your favourite part of Food to Know?

Inside the book

In Food to Know, readers find Health and Wellness. A book about food, the various food groups, what constitutes a balanced and nutritious diet and some amazing kid- friendly recipes to go along with each food group. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for Health and Wellness and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.

From the book: “Jason Brown is a Registered Dietitian and works for the Delaware Department of Education in Child Nutrition Programs.”

Words to learn in this book

Colander: A bowl shaped strainer with holes to allow water to pass through, used to rinse off a variety of foods, like canned beans.
couscous: A variety of grain made from powdered flour and formed into tiny little balls.
Dairy: Dairy is one of the five food groups, all dairy items come from animals. Milk from animals is used to make cheese, yogurt, butter, and ice cream. Dairy provides our bodies with protein and calcium.
diet: The combination, amount, and variety of foods chosen to eat in a given period.
digest: The process of breaking down food into microscopic pieces which our stomach and intestines can absorb to use each individual nutrient needed by our bodies.
fiber: An important nutrient that comes from plants; fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. Fiber benefits our stomach and intestines helping to clean waste.
Fruits: One of the five food groups, all fruits are grown and come from plants. Fruits supply a wide variety of vitamins and minerals to our bodies.
Grains: One of the five food groups. All grains come from plants. Whole grain foods use the entire portion of the grain. Grains mainly supply our bodies with carbohydrates that we use for energy.
immune system: Our bodies defense system releasing cells full of vitamin C to surround and remove foreign bacteria during an invasion.
prey: An important mineral found in a variety of plant and animal sources that is used by our blood to help transport oxygen to our entire body.
nutrients: Chemical substances found in food and used by our body for energy and maintaining good health. Examples of nutrients include; fat, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
Protein: One of the five food groups. Protein comes from animals, beans, dairy sources. Protein supplies energy for our bodies that our muscles use to grow strong.
quinoa: A type of grain grown with edible seeds.
Vegetables: One of the five food groups, all vegetables are grown and come from plants. Vegetables supply a wide variety of vitamins and minerals and therefore are separated into 5 subgroups: dark green, red/orange, starchy, legumes (beans), and others.
Vitamin A: An important vitamin found in red/orange colored foods. Benefits our vision and helps our eyes adjust to darkness.
vitamin C: An important vitamin used by our immune system to help fight bacteria in our bodies.
whole grains: Grain based foods that utilize the entire seed of the grain plant.