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The Fabulous Five Food Groups
The Food Detective Berry Blue introduces us to the Fabulous Five Food Groups. She explains what is in each group and why a healthy balance of foods from these food groups makes up the best fuel for our bodies.
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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,...
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The Great Grain Group
Food Detective Berry Blue focuses on the grains group of the Fabulous Five Food Groups. She gives examples of foods made from grains. She describes the lifecycle of a wheat plant. Finally, she explains the nutritional value of grains in...
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Balanced Diet - Nutrition Essentials
Discover which foods are vital for a healthy diet. What should you be eating, how much, and why? Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. You need a balanced diet to be healthy. A balanced diet is varied and contains different amounts...
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Fruits Group
"Fruits Group" introduces the five fabulous food groups and focuses on the fruits group, discussing nutritional value, examples of healthful fruits, and recipes using fruit.
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The Marvelous Milk Group
The Food Detective Berry Blue talks about the milk group. She explains that in addition to providing protein, milk is one of the best sources of calcium.
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Nutrition: Video Assessment
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,...
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How Much Should I Eat
Dr. Algae talks about the correct proportions of food groups your student should be eating at each meal. He gives an overview of the calorie requirements for a growing body, and how to ensure that your student is getting the proper...
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What Are Heart-Healthy Foods?
Howcast - Learn about heart healthy foods from nutrition coach Lisa Neilsen in this Howcast video.
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Meat Makes Muscles
Food Detective Berry Blue completes her discussion of the Fabulous Five Food Groups by talking about the meat group. She describes the benefits we receive from protein, but cautions us to eat smaller portions of meat to avoid fat intake....
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Vitamin-Filled Vegetables
Food Detective Berry Blue talks about why vegetables are such an important part of the Fabulous Five Food Groups. She explains the way vegetables grow and how they can be purchased fresh, canned, or frozen. She raves about the...
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Make Dinner a Winner
The Food Detective Berry Blue explains how to use the Fabulous Five Food Groups to make your dinner a winner. She and the student will play a healthy dinner food game called, “What’s Missing?”
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Be Grateful for Grains
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of choosing healthy foods to eat. He revisits The Fabulous Five Food Groups and focuses this lesson on grains.
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Fruits of the Rainbow
The Food Detective Berry Blue talks about one of the Fabulous Five Food Groups – Fruits. She compares fresh fruits to canned or frozen fruits and then invites your student to play a game of Fruits of the Rainbow.
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Nutrition: Introduction
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,...
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Nutrition: Summing Up
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,...
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Nutrition: Staying Healthy
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,...
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Nutritional Value of Foods
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...
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Why Nutrition Studies Keep Contradicting Each Other
It seems like nutrition studies contradict a lot, and it’s practically impossible to get a straight answer on whether a given food or supplement is good for you. But why?
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Nutrition: What Is Nutrition?
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,...
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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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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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Making Healthy Choices Away From Home
Food Detective Berry Blue talks about eating meals away from home. She discusses the best strategy to use to make healthy food choices when you don’t have food labels available to help you make those decisions.
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Meat or No Meat
The Food Detective Berry Blue explains why protein is such an important component of our diet and then plays a “find the protein game,” called “Meat or No Meat.”