"This photo-illustrated book for beginning readers introduces the dairy food group and discusses its place in a balanced diet. Includes picture glossary and index."--

Lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing how our nation's food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profits ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment. Reveals surprising - and often shocking truths - about what we eat, how it's produced and who we have become as a nation.

"Dairy products come from a mammal's milk. People around the world enjoy dairy. It has important nutrients. But some of the nutrients can be harmful in large amounts. And some people's bodies cannot tolerate dairy. Your Body on Dairy uncovers the nutritional benefits of dairy, how it interacts with the body, and how to include it as part of a balanced diet. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this...

"A child wonders where ice cream comes from and learns about the jobs of a dairy farmer, a sugarcane farmer, and factory workers in an ice cream factory. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a world map of where dairy cows and sugarcane are raised, glossary, and further resources"--Provided by publisher.

Simple instructions to turn your fresh, sweet milk and cream into cultured dairy products and soft, unripened cheeses.

"An early reader's introduction to the connections between the dairy food group and staying healthy, benefits of dairy products such as yogurt, nutritional concepts such as calcium, and recipe instructions"--

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to the dairy group. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Simple text and photographs present the milk group, the foods in this group, and examples of healthy eating choices.