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Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol, Calcitriol)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how vitamin D is structured, synthesized and metabolized in the human body. Includes information on the health benefits of vitamin D and the effects of vitamin D deficiency.
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Other

Vitamin C and Vascular Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
How can vitamin C help prevent heart problems and improve the health of those who already have vascular disease? Which animals are unable to produce their own vitamin C? How does vitamin C deficiency affect the body? Learn the answers to...
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com contains an article entitled, "Using vitamin and mineral supplements wisely". Focuses on the right balance of minerals and vitamins, but shows the benefits of whole foods as well.
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US Department of Agriculture

Usda: Vitamin K, Another Reason to Eat Your Greens

For Students 9th - 10th
The USDA provides this site that shows an article that explains vitamin K's role in maintaining bone health in people of all ages. Here, you can read about research studies that have explored vitamin K intake among groups of people.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Figuring Out Fat and Calories

For Students 9th - 10th
Most people know that fats and calories are connected to our weight, but what is their correlation? This article analyzes their relationship and how an understanding of these items can benefit your body. Links to related articles are...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Vitamins and Their Deficiencies

For Students 4th - 6th
Features a chart of vitamins and their sources and discusses why vitamins are important for our health.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin C

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to providing general information on vitamin C and its role in maintaining health, this article includes illustrated charts on the sources and benefits of vitamin C and the effects of vitamin C deficiency.
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Other

Doctor Yourself: What's the Difference Between Natural and Synthetic Vitamins?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the non-nutritional ingredients in vitamins and explains the differences between natural and synthetic vitamins. The examples of vitamins C and D are looked at in more detail.
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Other

Brown Chiropractic and Acupuncture

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a commercial alternative health site that offers some basic information about chiropractic and acupunture procedures.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Smart Snacking

For Students 9th - 10th
When you're in a hurry and looking for something to snack on, you probably aren't focusing heavily on what would be the healthiest thing to eat. This article looks at the importance of snacking smartly and strategies one can employ for...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: A Guide to Eating for Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
Television ads and magazines are littered with new sports drinks and supplements that claim to enhance performance for athletes. Are these claims proven to be true or just cunning marketing schemes? This article delves into the hype and...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: The Deal With Diets

For Students 9th - 10th
There are numerous diets advertised that claim to be healthy and effective. Which is the right one for you? This article includes dieting tips that are both safe and of benefit to your body. Links to related sites are also included.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Hunger and Malnutrition

For Students 9th - 10th
Most of us have little knowledge of what it's like to experience malnutrition. Malnutrition is caused when a person does not have access to a well-rounded diet or has a condition that does not allow him or her to absorb the proper...
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Precision Nutrition

Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin E

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover the health benefits of this important vitamin. Find sources as well as the symptoms of not having the right amount of vitamin E in the body.
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Precision Nutrition

Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin K

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Recognize the health benefits and sources of Vitamin K. Discover the symptoms of those deficient or in excess of this important vitamin.
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Precision Nutrition

Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B2 Riboflavin

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Identify the health benefits and sources for maintaining a good level of vitamin B2 in the human diet.
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Precision Nutrition

Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover the health benefits and sources of vitamin B5. What happens with a deficiency or excess of the pantothenic acid in the body?
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Other

Nutrition, Health & Heart Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides information about nutrition, health, and heart disease. It also discusses specific types of vitamin and mineral supplements you can take to improve or maintain your health.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin A

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article is organized into the following sections: Illustrations, Alternative Names, Definition, Function, Food Sources, Side Effects, and Recommendations. Click the thumbnails in Illustrations to pull up two charts, one...
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: Why Is It Important to Eat Fruit?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the connection between eating fruit and preventing cardiovascular diseases, reducing the risk for diabetes, and maintaining a healthy body. Also, read about the nutrients that are found in fruits. Includes a link to further...
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Nutritional Deficiencies and Anemia

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes three nutritional deficiencies that can lead to anemia. Also provides reader with the names of several foods to eat to correct these deficiencies.
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Texas Heart Institute

Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Nutrition

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page article with a complete overview of the importance of good nutrition in reducing your risk for health problems, including facts on nutrients, vitamins, body mass, snacking tips, and ChooseMyPlate.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Sun Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn why the Sun keeps us healthy, and also, learn how the Sun can harm our skin, eyes, and immune system. Read about the dangers associated with the Sun's ultraviolet rays, and read tips to help you stay safe when outside in the summer...
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National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Alternative Therapies for Diabetes

For Students 9th - 10th
Alternative therapies including acupuncture, biofeedback, and vitamin supplements are briefly discussed. Link to Combined Health Information Database for further research.