"Simple text and photos describe USDA's MyPlate tool and healthy grain choices for children" -- provided by publisher.

This new book from Cherry Lake Publishing, highlights Fruit, one of the food groups contained in the new dietary guidelines for Americans launched in January 2011 by the FDA. This leveled reader helps the young child understand the importance of fruit as a part of a balanced diet.

Simple text and photographs introduce USDA's MyPlate tool and present healthy vegetable options for children.

Simple text and photographs introduce USDA's MyPlate tool and present healthy protein options for children.

Simple text and photographs introduce USDA's MyPlate tool and present healthy dairy options for children.

Lucky for Jack, the giant he meets at the top of the beanstalk chasing him with a huge fork does not plan to eat him. He is more interested in nutrition than in devouring Jack. Using the USDA's MyPlate nutrition model, the giant makes Jack a scrumptious meal. As he cooks, he teaches Jack about the food groups--grains, proteins, fruits, vegetables, and dairy--and how much of each should be on Jack's plate. Jack also learns that he should get plenty of exercise, which he does as he climbs back down the beanstalk.

Simple text and photographs introduce USDA's MyPlate tool and presents healthy snack options for children.