Instructional Video5:25
Curated Video

Nutritional Value of Foods

3rd - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video2:04
Visual Learning Systems

Understanding Recommended Dietary Allowances

9th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video4:03
Visual Learning Systems

Nutrition: a Balanced Diet

3rd - 8th
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,...
Instructional Video3:51
Visual Learning Systems

Shopping for Healthy Food

9th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video2:06
Visual Learning Systems

Understanding Food Labels

9th - 12th
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...
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Nutrition Labels for Fast Foods

9th - 10th
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...