Diet and Disease Food Myths and Facts

Gr 6—10—While the old food pyramid, retired in 2005, might have been a better-looking graphic, using it in current publications is unacceptable; the USDA daily food guide changed to a new graphic titled "My Plate," but these books feature the 1992 graphic. While large, colorful photos of food tend to be enticing, the dated photos of people cause one to question the currency of the information. These are attractive books, but when reading about food groups such as carbohydrates or insoluble fiber, the target audience would benefit from specifics rather than generalities that do not name what foods fall under these categories. Close-ups of obese adults, such as the hairy torso of an adult male, are missing the target audience. Despite the dated food pyramid featured, Kathlyn Gay's The Scoop on What to Eat (Enslow, 2009) is a better option for clear and specific information that relates directly to the lives of young people.—Janet S. Thompson, Chicago Public Library