Digestion is a complex process that our bodies carry out using a variety of chemicals. In this video we’re going to focus on the role of bacteria in digestion. Many different types of bacteria are found in our gut. In fact, scientists...

This video summarizes the topics covered in the Healthy Eating Habits series. It covers topics such as the fundamentals of a healthy diet, meal planning, effective food shopping using food labels, healthy food preparation, and safe food...

This video explains the concept of covalent bonds and how they are formed between atoms. It uses examples of hydrogen and chlorine bonding, as well as the formation of water through covalent bonding between hydrogen and oxygen atoms....

Every day we eat a wide variety of food to provide the body with the energy it needs. All food is not the same and contains different types of nutrients. This series of programs explores the six major groups of nutrients....

This video discusses the impact of food advertising on children and teens, highlighting the techniques used by advertisers to persuade kids to buy unhealthy food products. It emphasizes the importance of being aware of these techniques...

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,...

This video introduces Balanced Diet, a series of videos that provides students with the basic knowledge and skill to achieve a balanced diet. After reviewing the basic nutrient groups, the concepts of Recommended Dietary Allowances and...

This video provides a basic understanding of the six categories of nutrients found in food: proteins, carbohydrates, fats and oils, vitamins, minerals, and water. It explains the importance of each nutrient and gives examples of foods...

The video discusses the importance of vitamins and minerals for maintaining a healthy body. The video also highlights the various functions of different vitamins and minerals, such as helping the body use carbohydrates and proteins, and...

Teach kids about great nutrition and healthy living using the Go Slow Whoa Nutrition Parachute. John and Carol have some great ideas using the right equipment to apply these lessons to some fun physical activity!

The video explains the importance of carbohydrates in our diet. It discusses the two basic types of carbohydrates, simple and complex, and their chemical structures. The video also explains the role of carbohydrates as the body's main...

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...

The video discusses the basic needs of living organisms such as plants, animals, and humans. It highlights the importance of air, water, sunlight, and nutrients for survival. The focus then shifts to human nutrition and the various...

Whether it is the sight of colorful flowers, or the smell of freshly baked cookies, our senses are constantly at work. Breathtaking video footage and three-dimensional animations illustrate how complex sensory organs function. Special...

This live-action program teaches students that, for food to be of use to our body's cells, it needs to be broken down and absorbed into the blood stream. This is the job of the digestive system, a complex series of tools that includes...

In this video, the importance of nutrients for maintaining a healthy body is emphasized. It explains the six major groups of nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. Each nutrient is described in terms of...

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...

A food song for kids! Do you like broccoli? Do you like chocolate? Teach and learn food names, and the difference between healthy food and junk food! Great for children, babies, toddlers, ESL students, and adults, too! :) Who wins in the...

This video provides tips and guidelines for safe food handling, preparation, and storage. It emphasizes the importance of washing hands, washing fruits and vegetables, and using clean utensils and cookware. Healthy Eating Habits part 7/9

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...

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...

New ReviewData from the Public Health Agency of Canada shows colorectal is the third most common cancer in the country. It is also the second leading cause of cancer death. As Michael Brauer, a professor in the School of Population and Public...

New ReviewDemand for cheap staples and shelf stable foods like Hamburger Helper, boxed macaroni and cheese, beans and pasta is on the rise. What's driving it? (Scripps News)

UNICEF reports obese children now outnumber underweight globally, with 1 in 10 affected; ultra-processed foods cited as a major factor. (Scripps News)