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What?s in Your Chicken Nugget?
Since their introduction to the American public in the 1980s, chicken nuggets have become one of the most popular fast food options. The question of ?are chicken nuggets actually a good choice for kids?? is still looming with the ?all white meat chicken? and ?no trans fat? labels hitting the market. This volume explores what?s really in those molded nuggets that kids adore. Easy-to-follow text explains the science behind preservatives, fillers, and healthy and unhealthy fats. Sidebars offer fun facts that children can use to relate the facts and figures to the world around them.
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Series Review: What's in Your Fast Food?This series has information specific to each food as well as some general nutrition information to help the reader make a meal more nutritious. If a child reads only one book in the series, they will probably have more knowledge about nutrition than the average adult. Preservatives, additives, and sodium content are all explained as important parts of processed foods, giving a very even-handed look at fast food. Rather than trying to convince kids not to eat it, the author shows how to add more nutrition to the meal. Looking at the nutrition label is important. The series speaks to children without preaching about real foods kids love.Library Media ConnectionSeries Review: What's in Your Fast Food?With a message that fast food is best enjoyed in moderation, these no-nonsense titles will get kids thinking before they bite.School Library JournalRL
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2-3 IL
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2-5 
