Curated Video
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.
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,...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
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.
Curated Video
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.
Curated Video
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....
Curated Video
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...
Visual Learning Systems
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,...
Visual Learning Systems
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,...
Visual Learning Systems
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,...
Curated Video
The Merits of Milk
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of choosing healthy foods to eat. He revisits The Fabulous Five Food Groups and focuses this lesson on the milk group.
Visual Learning Systems
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,...
Visual Learning Systems
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,...
Curated Video
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.”
Curated Video
What Healthy Foods Are You Probably Not Eating?
Howcast - Learn about healthy foods you're probably not eating from nutrition coach Lisa Neilsen in this Howcast video.
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Making the Most Out of Milk
Food Detective Berry Blue talks about the variety of foods included in the milk group of the Fabulous Five Food Groups. She describes the processes involved from milking a cow until the finished milk appears on our grocery store shelves....
Science360
Nutrition, Hydration & Health - Science of NFL Football
"Science of NFL Football" is a 10-part video series funded by the National Science Foundation and produced in partnership with the National Football League. In this segment, NBC's Lester Holt looks at the physically demanding pre-season...
Curated Video
How to Follow the USDA MyPlate Dietary Guidelines
Howcast - Forget the food pyramid. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutrition guidelines are now called MyPlate. Here's how to adhere to the USDA recommendations..
Curated Video
Let’s Talk About Breakfast
The Food Detective Berry Blue explains why breakfast is such an important meal, and then plays a healthy breakfast game called, “What Will You Choose?”
Curated Video
Dietary Misconceptions in Diabetes Care
This video explores the significant gap in nutrition education among medical professionals, highlighting the focus on new technologies and research over dietary interventions in medical training. It details the pressures and constraints...
MinuteEarth
Why Does Wine Make Your Mouth Feel Dry?
Astringent plant chemicals called tannins bind proteins on mucous membrane and skin, generating a prickly, puckery mouthfeel from foods and letting us “tan” skins into leather. ___________________________________________ If you want to...
Curated Video
How The mediterranean Diet Improves Your Mood - What The Science Shows
Did you know that A healthy diet is associated with an approximately 30% reduction in the risk for depression and a 40% improvement in your thinking? There’s been a growing body of research showing an association between diet,...
MinuteEarth
Why Does Wine Make Your Mouth Feel Dry?
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TED-Ed
Could Underwater Farms Help Fight Climate Change?
Is there a way to sustainably farm the ocean? Welcome to the world of restorative ocean farming. A short video looks at the advantages and issues associated with aquaculture.