Rising carbon levels in the atmosphere can make plants grow faster, but there's another hidden consequence: they rob plants of the nutrients and vitamins we need to survive. In a talk about global food security, epidemiologist Kristie...

Howcast - Learn how to understand MyPlate, the Food Pyramid replacement, from nutrition coach Lisa Neilsen in this Howcast video.

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,...

The video explains what a diet is and how it is not just about losing weight, but rather a person's overall eating pattern. It highlights the importance of a healthy diet that provides all the necessary nutrients while maintaining a...

Coach Socrates shows Miss Palomine how to make healthy flavored water.

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,...

We find Miss Palomine at a table full of snacks and appetizers. She explains that we taste with our mouths and our tongues. She then tells the student about the food pyramid and reviews it section-by-section, giving examples of healthy...

Coach Socrates shows Miss Palomine how to make a healthy taco. They then match each ingredient in the taco to the corresponding section of the food pyramid.

Coach Socrates and Miss Palomine review the sections of the food pyramid. He then shows Miss Palomine how to make a healthy Loaded Veggie Baked Potato.

Coach Socrates explains the food pyramid and shows Miss Palomine how to make a delicious fruit salad. Miss Palomine remarks that exercise is only one part of being healthy, and that eating right is very important.

Coach Socrates explains that cheese is another food in the milk group of the food pyramid. He and Miss Palomine talk about their favorite cheese foods, and then Coach Socrates shows Miss Palomine how to make a healthy cheese snack.

Coach Socrates reviews the protein section of the food pyramid and tells the student that fish is another excellent source of protein. He talks about the different kinds of fish we can eat, and then demonstrates to Miss Palomine how to...

Coach Socrates and Miss Palomine review the green section of the food pyramid (vegetables). He then shows Miss Palomine how to make a healthy toast and tomato sandwich.

Coach Socrates reviews the oils and fat section of the food pyramid. He talks about why our bodies need oils and which oils are the healthiest to use. He talks about the different ways that people use butter, and then demonstrates to...

Coach Socrates uses the food pyramid and a movie to explain the health benefits of eating vegetables every day. He teaches Miss Palomine how to make a delicious and nutritious veggie snack.

Coach Socrates reviews the protein and vegetable sections of the Food Pyramid once again and tells the student that beans are vegetables that provide another excellent source of protein. He talks about the different ways that people...

Maintaining a healthy body is a fundamental part of leading a fulfilling, successful life. This series of videos highlights many of the basic things everyone can do to maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle. Concepts and terminology...

When President Eisenhower had a heart attack in 1955, it impacted the entire American diet. Soon, most people were adopting a low-fat, high-carbohydrate dietary model. This dietary shift, though based on flawed science, laid the...

This video introduces the Essential Nutrition series. This series helps students understand why the body needs a wide range of nutrients to maintain itself. Nutrient types are illustrated through common examples of food. Special...

Coach Socrates shows Miss Palomine how to make healthy and delicious Tuna in a Boat.

Coach Socrates shows Miss Palomine how to make a healthy and delicious beet and carrot stacked salad.

Coach Socrates shows Miss Palomine how to make a healthy fruit and dairy snack.

Coach Socrates shows Miss Palomine how to make a healthy and delicious Italian Sub on a Stick.

Coach Socrates shows Miss Palomine how to make a healthy and delicious Tomato, Potato, Zucchini Casserole.