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Showdown At The Food Pyramid

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Decent book, but information is a bit out of date. Beans got classified with nuts as something to only have a small amount of because of high fat content. Since when are beans high fat?

One of my favorite books! Always gives me a chuckle! I use it in my Kindergarten class when we discuss the food pyramid. It's a cute read and is an attention grabber with food names like "King Candy Bar" and "Carolina Cucumber." Great, vibrant pictures for kids to see.

BTW, the book is a little dated due to the government tweaking the food pyramid in 2006. The book uses the old horizontal model and the newest pyramid has vertical divisions. But I would still definitely recommend the book.

Like the previous reviewer said, this book is simplistic and somewhat out of date. I'd like to see the potatoes have a more prominent role in the story instead of as strong, but silent bystanders. The graphics are very good, at least.

This is a wonderful, colorful, and delightful book about the food groups that can keep any elementary school child's attention. The characters are represented by each food group of the food pyramid that doesn't load the students up with facts and figures but rather presents a storyline on how the food groups can learn to get along and work together --sending the message that eating all food groups in proportion is best. This book makes a great read aloud and offers a great introduction to health and nutrition.

This book would be helpful to parents, teachers, and even doctors who want to introduce young children to food groups and the concept of healthy and balanced eating. Rex Barron's colorful, predominant illustrations carry this story forward. The food group characters are alive with human-like facial expressions and body language. These busy and detailed illustrations will undoubtedly capture the attention of young children as they learn about nutrition. The story not only teaches nutrition. It also touches on things such as bullying and teamwork. The food pyramid is outdated, but Rex Barron's message is not; vegetables are still vegetables, fruits are still fruits, and sweets are still sweets. Meat, fish, and dairy still build muscle and bones. Fruits and vegetables are still full of vitamins that fight disease, and grains still provide lasting energy. "Showdown at the Food Pyramid" offers children a glimpse at all food groups and explains how together they can help keep people healthy.

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