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Nutritional Value of Foods
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of reading food labels carefully. He reviews a sample food label and explains each segment. He then explains how important it is to get in the habit of reading food labels carefully before purchasing...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Recommended Dietary Allowances
This video discusses the importance of understanding and meeting different dietary needs based on factors such as age, gender, weight, and exercise. It highlights the information provided on food labels, including the recommended...
Visual Learning Systems
Nutrition: a Balanced Diet
Upon viewing the Nutrition video series, students will be able to do the following: Define nutrition as a science that studies the interaction of the human body and food. State the six major kinds of nutrients including: carbohydrates,...
Visual Learning Systems
Shopping for Healthy Food
This video provides tips and strategies for healthy food shopping. The video emphasizes the importance of having a grocery list and planning meals ahead of time to avoid buying unnecessary or unhealthy foods. It also highlights the role...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Food Labels
The video is about how to read and understand food labels in order to make informed choices about what we eat. The video uses a yogurt container as an example and demonstrates how to interpret the information on the label, including the...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Nutrition Labels for Fast Foods
Read about 2003 legislation that "would require fast-food outlets and other restaurant chains" to provide information about fat and calories with the food served. This site includes several links to articles on food labels, healthy...