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Protein in the diet
What we put in to our bodies is important to keep it working! We need to eat a balanced diet, to make sure our body gets everything it needs to carry out its activities. Our diet should include; fatty acids or lipids, carbohydrates,...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Meal Planning
This video discusses the importance of a well-balanced diet, which includes a variety of healthy foods from the major food groups. It emphasizes the need for an individualized diet based on age, gender, and activity level. Healthy Eating...
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Understanding Nutrition: A Complete Guide to a Healthy Diet
The video discusses the importance of nutrition and a balanced diet for a healthy and fit lifestyle. It explains the different types of nutrients and their food sources, as well as the consequences of undernutrition and overnutrition....
Mediacorp
Understanding Food Choices and the Impact on Health
In this video, a teacher takes a group of kids shopping to explore their food choices and how marketing influences their decisions. The teacher then introduces the kids to individuals who have experienced the consequences of an unhealthy...
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
Understanding Nutrients: The Key to a Balanced Diet
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...
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
Dietary calcium and health
Why most older adults shouldn't worry about their calcium intake
Curated Video
From Tired to Thriving Power of Essential Vitamins for Energy and Strength
In today's fast-paced world, many of us are juggling multiple roles and tasks, leading to feelings of tiredness and fatigue. This not only impacts our energy levels but also affects our immunity and productivity. But what if there were...
Curated Video
Experts: Children's Vitamins Are No Substitute For Fruits, Vegetables
In a new poll, parents say it's hard to get their kids to eat healthy as doctors report excess weight gains among children during the pandemic.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Healthy Eating
Only a small percentage of Americans eat a nutritious diet. A Harvard professor weighs in on his ideas about what we need to do to improve the American diet. Aired Oct. 8, 2010 [18:38]
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Chef Solus in the Balanced Hike Adventure
A video illustrating the importance of a balanced diet. See what Chef Solus has to teach the kids about nutrition while they are out on a hike. [4:51]
Curated OER
Kids Health: Figuring Out Food Labels
Here is help in figuring out the information provided on food labels. Be sure you are getting the nutrition you need from the foods you eat.
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.