The Healthy Eating Reading List

Looking for ways to help the young people in your life make healthy food and exercise choices? Check out these books recommended by the American Dietetic Association and School Nutrition Association, including suggestions for adults, children and teens. 

Books for Grown-Ups

by Susan Kosharek, MS, RD. American Dietetic Association, 2006. 

by Laura A. Jana, MD, FAAP and Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP. American Academy of Pediatrics, 2008.




by Connie Liakos Evers, MS, RD. 24 Carrot Press, 2006.

Books for Kids

by Frieda Wishinsky and Elizabeth MacLeod. Scholastic Inc., 2008.
Ages 9 and up. Funny and interesting food facts that encourage kids to learn about nutrition and how food is related to science, art, history and more. 



by Lauren Child
Ages 3 and up. A storybook about how picky eater Lola learns to try new foods. 

by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown
Ages 4-8. Cartoon dinosaurs offer healthy living tips for kids. 





by Ellen Shanley, MBA, RD, CD-N and Colleen Thompson, MS, RD. Bull Publishing, 2011.
Ages 12 and up. A down-to-earth guide to help teens avoid the traps of fast-food culture, learn about healthy nutrition and even cook meals for themselves. 

For More Resources


Return

1400 West Markham, Suite 206 | Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 | 501-372-1116 | arcf@arcf.org | Directions

Facebook YouTube Linked In