Written in language the student can understand, this book explains what having a healthy body means, why it's important, and how to achieve it. The information on nutrients in food is presented at a very basic level. With the accompanying Learning Guide, the student does activities related to keeping their body and surroundings clean, designing healthful meals, and learning how the body benefits through exercise. In the final section, the student is asked to come up with their own purposes for having a healthy body.