Open World 1, Unit 3: Healthy Living
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This unit covers fitness, sport, good nutrition and healthy recipes. Some books from Young World 1, Unit 3, and Young World 4, Unit 1 may also be appropriate for this unit.
Your Food is Fooling You, by David A. Kessler
This is the teen edition adapted from the adult bestseller “The End of Overeating”. Written by a physician, and former director of the US Food and Drug Administration, this book focuses on how process foods, which contain high amounts of sugar, fat and salt, cause us to become more addicted to eating more of these foods. (Lexile 830L ) what is this?
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Eat This!, by Andrea Curtis
At only 36 pages, this book gives a quick overview into food marketing, advertising, and product placement. (No Lexile measure available)
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Make it Messy, by Marcus Samuelsson
This is the Young Adult (YA) autobiography by famous chef Marcus Samuelsson who was trained in some of the finest kitchens in Europe. As a child in Ethiopia, his mother died and he was adopted by a family in Sweden who gave him a love for cooking. He wanted to become a soccer player but instead has become one of the “great chefs of the world”. (1080L) what is this?
Chew on This, by Charles Wilson
At 300 pages, this book is gives an incredibly in-depth look at the fast food industry from its founding, to how the food is currently processed and marketed. Focused on the United States, but still contains lots of information that is helpful in deciding where and what we should eat for our next meal on the road. The last chapter includes discussion questions and action steps. (Lexile 1110L ) what is this?
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There’s no Ham in Hamburgers: Facts and Folklore About our Favorite Foods, by Kim Zachman
This book provides the history of hamburgers and other favorite foods including pizza, french fries, ice cream and peanut butter. Illustrations are fun mid-century drawings that add whimsy to the text. Read one chapter or read it all. (No lexile measure available ) what is this?
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Eating Well and Staying Healthy: Swiss Nutrition Policy 2017-2024
Here is a 14 page, easy-to-read document of the Swiss Nutrition Policy It includes an overview of the current nutritional situation in Switzerland, challenges, and areas for action.
Supplemental Activity
Wander through Migros or Coop grocery store and find a pre-packaged food item, be it a ready-made sandwich or soup, a frozen pizza, or even sushi. Find a recipe, buy the ingredients, and see if you can make it yourself. Was it cheaper? Was it better?