Library Materials - Vegetarianism
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Being Vegetarian (1996) American Dietetic Association For vegetarians and anyone considering a vegetarian eating style, this book provides the information needed to eat healthful meals centered around plant foods. An easy-to-understand explanation of essential nutrients with examples of plant food sources is provided. Book
Bright Futures in practice - Nutrition: User's Guide (2000) National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health This user's guide was designed to provide an overview of Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition and to assist health professionals in using the information and materials in that guide. See Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition for details. Book, Booklet
Eating Vegetarian (1998) Pennsylvania Department of Health Provides an overview of eating vegetarian. Explains types of diet, why it's important, building blocks, supplement needs and important nutrient sources. Also has plan for getting started and numbers for additional information. Brochure
Field of Beans (1999) Soni Ware / Berry Books Ltd. This is a full color story book about how important soybeans are to everyone's daily life. All kids can relate to Jack and the Beanstalk, and this story will capture their interest with a review of the many uses of soybeans-from food and printing ink to livestock feed, building materials, and cosmetics. An experiment and activity page is also included. Children's Book
Soy! Soy! Soy! Enjoy Soyfoods' Benefits in Delicious Recipes (1999) Jeanette Parsons Egan Introduces over 120 healthful soyfood recipes. Recipes use tempeh, miso, soymilk, tofu and other soyfoods. Discusses the benefits of soyfoods and how to introduce them into the diet. Recipes includes nutritional analysis. Book
This Is Your Life: A Teacher's Activity Guidebook for Hands-On Health! The Activity Guidebook for Working with Teens (1999) Barbara Storper & Foodplay Productions This Activity Guidebook is designed to help middle and high school boys and girls improve their eating, exercise, and health habits and foster self-esteem. Can be used separately or as an accompaniment to the "This Is Your Life" theater show or Video Kit. Book, Curriculum Design

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