SciShow Kids
You Are What You Eat!
Join Jessi and Squeaks as they prepare a special meal for friends. You’ll learn some fun food science facts, like the difference between fruits and veggies and how your tongue works so you can taste food!
SciShow Kids
The 5 Fabulous Food Groups
Learn about our 5 main food groups with Jessi and Squeaks, then see if you can name them all!
Curated Video
How to Follow the USDA MyPlate Dietary Guidelines
Howcast - Forget the food pyramid. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutrition guidelines are now called MyPlate. Here's how to adhere to the USDA recommendations..
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How to Understand MyPlate, the Food Pyramid Replacement
Howcast - Learn how to understand MyPlate, the Food Pyramid replacement, from nutrition coach Lisa Neilsen in this Howcast video.
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How to Eat a Healthy Diet
Howcast - You might think that you eat pretty well but are you really getting all the nutrients you need? Start eating naturally to back up your good intentions.
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Portion and Serving Size
Food Detective Berry Blue discusses portion sizes for each of the Fabulous Five Food Groups and then explains the concept of serving size. She provides examples.
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Making the Most Out of Milk
Food Detective Berry Blue talks about the variety of foods included in the milk group of the Fabulous Five Food Groups. She describes the processes involved from milking a cow until the finished milk appears on our grocery store shelves....
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The Great Grains Group
The Food Detective Berry Blue talks about the grains group. She explains the way that grains grow and how grains can be found in so many different kinds of food. She then invites your student to play another food game called, “Which...
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Let’s Talk About Vegetables
The Food Detective Berry Blue talks about one of the Fabulous Five Food Groups – Vegetables. She compares fresh vegetables to canned or frozen and raw vegetables to cooked vegetables.
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How Much Do You Eat?
The Food Detective Berry Blue talks about calories and what happens to our bodies when we eat too many calories. She then introduces us to the USDA MyPlate recommendations for eating healthy, balanced meals.
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I WONDER - What Are The Food Groups?
This video is answering the question of what are the food groups.
US Department of Agriculture
MyPlate, MyWins: Meet Bryan & Keah
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion continues their “MyPlate, MyWins” video series with Bryan, Keah and their six-year-old daughter. From eating at their favorite restaurant to preparing a meal at home, follow this...
Visual Learning Systems
Maintaining a Healthy Body: a Healthy Diet
Maintaining a healthy body is a fundamental part of leading a fulfilling, successful life. This series of videos highlights many of the basic things everyone can do to maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle. Concepts and terminology...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding a Healthy Diet
The video explains what a diet is and how it is not just about losing weight, but rather a person's overall eating pattern. It highlights the importance of a healthy diet that provides all the necessary nutrients while maintaining a...
Visual Learning Systems
Balanced Diet Quiz
This video is a quiz on the topics covered in the Balanced Diet series. Topics include the major types of nutrients the body needs, including recommended dietary allowances and how food labels help us understand nutrient intake. The...
Visual Learning Systems
Your Diet: My Plate
This video is about how to plan and organize a healthy diet using the My Plate technique. It explains the different food groups and their examples, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy. The video shows how these food...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding the Five Major Food Groups and Planning a Balanced Diet
This video provides an overview of the five major food groups and their corresponding nutrients. It explains the grains, vegetables, fruits, milk and dairy, and meat and protein groups, highlighting the different types of foods within...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding the Food Pyramid and Daily Nutrient Requirements
This video discusses the importance of a balanced diet and provides guidance on using the food pyramid to determine daily nutrient requirements. It specifically focuses on the example of dietary requirements for a 13-year-old girl who...
Curated Video
India's Micronutrient Challenge: Nourishing the Nation for a Healthy Future
In India, malnutrition is often seen as a problem of calorie intake, but the hidden crisis of micronutrient deficiencies remains overlooked. Renowned nutritionists emphasize that getting the right balance of vitamins and minerals—such as...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Resolving to Eat Healthier
National Public Radio talks with Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard MD and nutritionist, about changes that need to be made in the 1992 US Food Guide Pyramid. Interesting as an introduction to this topic, with links to related stories.