Food And You Book Report

Food and You is a nonfiction book that teaches children how to properly choose a healthy diet and a heathy lifestyle. Marjolijn Bijefeld references her own book by stating, “There are many ways to develop good nutritional habits. This volume will help you decide what works best for you.” The book specifically targets the main causes for an unhealthy lifestyle and good tips to help fix those problems. Three of the main topics and problems that are repeatedly mentioned throughout the book include, the lack of knowledge about the basic foods that should be in a daily diet, the lack of knowledge about being a smart shopper and being able to choose a healthy alternative while grocery shopping instead of choosing fast food that is simple and easy, and the lack of knowledge about proper exercise and losing weight. “Eating healthy can be a habit—and good habits started earlier in life are easier to maintain.” Based of a research study conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 71% of Americans eat a diet that needs improvement. The first two chapters of Food and You describe the necessities to start a healthy diet. It includes a food pyramid, lists of total calories, fats, and sugars that should be included in a daily diet, and useful tips to develop healthier eating habits. Many children hear about …show more content…
From mentioning the lack of knowledge about the basic foods that should be in a daily diet, the lack of knowledge about being a smart shopper and being able to choose a healthy alternative while grocery shopping instead of choosing fast food that is simple and easy, and the lack of knowledge about proper exercise and losing weight, Marjolijn Bijefeld is able to incorporate everything a person needs to start living healthy. “Furthermore, the steps you take award developing a heathy lifestyle of good nutrition and excursive will affect you for the rest of your