SciShow
Secrets of the Vampire Squid
This week in SciShow News, Hank tells us about some weird science, including a squid that's not a squid, animals that can talk, and new insights into how you can mess up your body much faster and for much longer than you ever thought...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is fat? - George Zaidan
As the narrative goes, fat is bad. Well, it's actually more nuanced than that. The type of fat you eat is more impactful on your health than the quantity. George Zaidan examines triglycerides, the varied molecules that make up fat, and...
Curated Video
Sources of Calories
Dr. Forrester explains how we obtain energy from various food sources.
Curated Video
What You Don't Know About Trans Fatty Acids and Depression
Do you know what Trans fatty acids are? Recent studies have shown a correlation between high levels of Trans fatty acids and depression. In this video, I talk about what Trans fatty acids are, how they can affect your mood, and some tips...
Curated Video
Making Healthy Choices at the Store
Food Detective Berry Blue invites the student to go grocery shopping with her. Together, they make decisions to either put the food into their shopping cart, or put it back on the shelf.
Curated Video
What’s in Our Food?
Food Detective Berry Blue compares two breakfast cereals by comparing their labels. The Food Detective explains which are healthy ingredients and which are not. She then asks the student to choose the healthier breakfast cereal.
Curated Video
The FDA announced measures Tuesday designed to phase out the use of artery-clogging trans fats in foods in the next three years. (June 16)
IT'S A DECISION THAT COULD HAVE A WIDE-SPREAD IMPACT ON HEART DISEASE IN THE U-S --THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCING TUESDAY IT WILL ORDER FOOD COMPANIES TO PHASE OUT THE USE OF ARTERY-CLOGGING TRANS FATS.SOUNDBITE (English) Susan...
Curated Video
The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday it's banning trans fats in food. The artery-clogging additive is widely considered the worst kind of fat for the heart and can lead to heart attacks and death. (Nov. 7)
Heart-clogging trans fats were once a staple of the American diet, plentiful in baked goods, microwave popcorn and fried foods.
Now, mindful of the health risks, the Food and Drug Administration is getting rid of what's left of them for...
TED-Ed
What Is Fat?
An animated fat molecule explains how some fats are beneficial and some are harmful. He describes triglyceride molecules and how the chemical bonding or overall shape determines the health value of each individual type of fat. This...