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Description
This book discusses meat and protein as one of the five groups on the food pyramid, explains where meat and protein foods come from, why they are healthy, and suggests meat and protein foods in every meal.
Quick Summary
Kids get to explore the powerhouse foods that build muscles and give them energy, with colorful examples from chicken and eggs to beans and nuts that make healthy eating feel like discovering a secret weapon. The book turns nutrition into a fascinating adventure, showing how protein fuels their bodies in ways that connect to their favorite sports, growing taller, and feeling unstoppable. If your kid loves the "Who Would Win?" series or enjoys geeking out over weird food facts, they'll devour this bite-sized guide to everything protein. Perfect for curious readers ages 9 to 12 in grades 4 through 6 who want to understand why their parents keep saying "eat your protein."