School Library Journal Review

Gr 7-10-These visually appealing and easy-to-read volumes are definitely worth having. The information is up-to-date and the format is attractive. Favor begins with chapters on nutrition and healthy eating and then details three major eating disorders-anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. She includes a number of charts, graphs, and appendixes to help students understand them. Lists of warning signs for each disorder help young people spot potential trouble in themselves or friends. By going beyond report fodder and engaging readers, this title could be the help that some teens are looking for, or at least a stepping stone to getting that help. Body Fuel gives students an overview of nutrition and then goes into detail about carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Chapters on vitamins and the importance of water to your system are also included. This title is very accessible and can be used for reports or for reading up on a topic that many students find interesting.-Robin Henry, Griffin Middle School, Frisco, TX (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.