Introducing Smartee Plate
As a registered dietitian nutritionist, I created Smartee Plate, an e-book series for children, to inspire a love for healthy eating. The series introduces 4–8 year olds and their families to basic nutritional concepts in an interactive, fun, and whimsical way, using a format children can easily digest.
What makes Smartee Plate smart?
Each e-book focuses on a specific nutritional concept and includes features that make reading a nourishing and fun experience.
- Whimsical characters teach positive messages about the benefits of healthy eating, physical activity, gardening, family meals, and teamwork across the series.
- Color-coded lessons for visual learning.
- Touch-and-learn icons and pop-ups reveal extra fun facts throughout each story.*
- Silly sound effects entertain little readers.*
- A drawing tool adds a creative twist to learning.*
- Engaging questions help families start a conversation about healthy living.
- A yummy recipe lets readers put the lessons in the story into action.
*Asterisk designates features on iBook version only (due to unique Apple technology). Print versions are available too. Just click through and select the format that’s best for your family.
The Power of Storytelling
A recent Stanford University study concluded that children who read stories about food better understand what types of food are healthy than children who listen to lectures about nutrition. The readers also eat more vegetables!
