When I Grow Up I Can Be a Dietitian!

<p><strong>Although everyone eats few people know what dietitians do.</strong> As the food and nutrition experts dietitians help individuals and communities eat better be healthy and thrive. Dietitians work in a wide variety of settings-from hospitals and schools to sports teams research labs and even the military.</p><p></p><p>This vibrant illustrated nonfiction book introduces children ages 5 to 12 to the exciting and often overlooked career of dietetics. Ten diverse children representing different races ethnicities genders and disabilities imagine becoming dietitians in 10 different settings. Each child also shares a favorite fresh vegetable paired with a fun dip or topping adding a delicious twist to the learning experience. Conversation questions along with lyrics to 10 songs about fresh vegetables and one song about dietitians reinforce key concepts.</p><p></p><p><strong>Readers will:</strong></p><ul><li><ul><li>Learn what dietitians do and where they work</li><li>Discover fun ways to enjoy fresh vegetables</li><li>See themselves represented in healthcare careers</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p>Perfect for classrooms libraries school counseling offices career days and family reading time <em>When I Grow Up I Can Be a Dietitian</em> is a fun and educational introduction to a rewarding science-based profession.</p><p></p><p>This is the <strong>first children's book (to our knowledge)</strong> to introduce the dietetics profession in a kid-friendly way.</p><p></p><p>All author royalties are donated to initiatives to help build the dietetics workforce.</p>