[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Vitamins and minerals are also nutrients. They do not provide energy, but they are needed for good health. Learn more about vitamins and minerals in this learning...

Kid's learn about the science of Vitamins and Minerals. List of these vital nutrients that help our body grow and function.

Here is a chart listing the minerals and vitamins that are present in foods from the different food groups.

Find yummy recipes for food to make yourself! There are also articles about the reasons for vitamins and minerals, how to eat when you're playing sports, and a number of other important topics.

This website describes the nutritional values of different types of foods. Learn what types of foods are sources of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals through a chart provided at the bottom of the page.

At this website find the answers to the following questions: "What Are Minerals?", "What Types of Minerals Are There?", "What Do Minerals Do?", and "How Can I Ensure My Child Gets Enough Minerals?" Information is provided in simple note...

This website provides a wide array of nutritional information. Included are articles on food and food groups, the connection between health and food, and healthy eating choices.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of vitamins and minerals and the idea of adding them to various foods. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Read about the roles of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Learn what kinds of foods are "Body builders," "Energy givers," and "Protectors," and tailor your diet so that you are getting the nutrients you need to...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

More than just food and nutrition links can be found in this index of health topics. The USDA's Food and Nutrition Information Center provides access to a world of health information.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the difference between juice and juice drinks, cocktails, and beverages. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This lengthy PowerPoint slideshow examines micronutrients which are nutrients needed in small amounts. It looks at water- and fat-soluble vitamins and at minerals, their sources, their functions, and the impact of deficiencies of these...

Lesson Plan involving all aspects of reading a nutrition label. Emphasizes math skills. Includes links to a teacher outline, student copies and reference materials.

A great resource from the Office of Science Education which provides a curriculum for teaching about the musculoskeletal system, the skin system and how they interact. This curriculum emphasizes choices teens can make to ensure good...

This site from Flordia State University contains very brief but factual information on biotin (vitamin H). A paragraph long summary and a picture are both included.

After drinking a few glasses of water on a hot day, you might be struck with a sudden urge. Behind that feeling are two bean-shaped organs that work as fine-tuned internal sensors. This video describes how the incredible kidneys balance...

Provides a list of conditions that acupuncture relieves.

A student-paced tutorial where learners read information, answer interactive review activities, and then take a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.

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.

Learn about your diet, BMI, and more with this resource from the Dieticians of Canada.