Why We Need Fats (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780778716945)

There is a great deal of fuss about fat! Fat is an essential nutrient for optimal health, however too much fat can lead to health problems. This informative title helps clear up the confusion about this controversial nutrient. It explores how our bodies use fat for energy, vitamin-absorption, and hormone and enzyme production. Readers will also learn about the properties of the three main types of fat - saturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated, and how each type affects our health.

Author: Molly Aloian
ISBN-10: 0778716945
ISBN-13: 9780778716945
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 02/15/2011
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 9.01h x 7.55w x 0.13d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.8
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 144081 / Why We Need Fats