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Top rated childrens diet and nutrition books

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  1. The Feelings Book: The Care & Keeping of Your Emotions
    Best overall American Girl

    The Feelings Book: The Care & Keeping of Your Emotions

    4.7/5 $6.63

    A practical guide by American Girl that helps children understand and manage emotions with relatable scenarios.

    • Relatable for tweens
    • Practical advice
    • Encourages emotional intelligence
    • Geared towards girls
    • May be too advanced for younger kids
  2. Eat Healthy, Feel Great
    Best for ages 3-7 LITTLE, BROWN

    Eat Healthy, Feel Great

    4.6/5 $12.66 Only 1 left

    A colorful book by Dr. Sears that introduces young children to the concept of healthy eating with simple language and fun illustrations.

    • Simple and engaging
    • Teaches food groups
    • Promotes positive eating habits
    • Very basic content
    • Few pages
  3. The Vegetables We Eat
    Best educational Holiday House

    The Vegetables We Eat

    4.8/5 $8.99

    Gail Gibbons' nonfiction picture book that explains how vegetables grow and their nutritional benefits with detailed illustrations.

    • Informative and accurate
    • Beautiful illustrations
    • Great for curious minds
    • May be too detailed for some
    • Not a storybook
  4. Why Should I Eat Well?
    Best for picky eaters Barrons Educational Series

    Why Should I Eat Well?

    4.5/5 $6.49

    Part of the 'Why Should I?' series, this book uses scenarios to encourage children to make healthy food choices.

    • Addresses picky eating
    • Interactive questions
    • Easy to understand
    • Somewhat repetitive
    • Illustrations are basic
  5. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food
    Best budget pick Random House Books for Young Readers

    The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food

    4.8/5 $5.58

    A classic story where the Bear family learns to replace junk food with healthy alternatives, promoting moderation.

    • Beloved characters
    • Teaches moderation
    • Affordable
    • Some outdated references
    • Simple plot
  6. Good Enough to Eat: A Kid's Guide to Food and Nutrition
    Best for ages 5-10 HarperCollins

    Good Enough to Eat: A Kid's Guide to Food and Nutrition

    4.6/5 $7.10

    A comprehensive guide with recipes and facts about nutrition, written by Lizzy Rockwell in an engaging format.

    • Includes recipes
    • Covers nutrients clearly
    • Appeals to kids
    • Some may find it text-heavy
    • Needs adult involvement
  7. Gregory, the Terrible Eater
    Best for picky eaters (alternative) Scholastic

    Gregory, the Terrible Eater

    4.5/5 $6.83

    A humorous story about a goat who prefers fruits and vegetables over typical goat food, teaching balance in a fun way.

    • Humor that appeals
    • Teaches balance
    • Great illustrations
    • May confuse some kids
    • Not very factual

Buying advice

When choosing a children's nutrition book, consider the child's age and reading level, as well as specific needs like picky eating. Look for books that are engaging and encourage positive habits rather than strict rules. Combining storybooks with factual guides can provide a well-rounded approach.

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