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If taste were a reliable guide to a nutritious diet, candy and soda would be two food groups vital to good health—but it’s not. That’s why this video takes a scientific look at dietary nutrients, explaining what they are, why the body needs them, and how they work with each other to produce energy, stimulate growth, repair and maintain hard and soft tissues, and regulate bodily processes. Metabolism, energy yield from different food types, the composition and role of blood, key vitamins and minerals, dietary fiber, and recommended daily allowances are only a few of the topics covered in this detailed overview of the biochemistry of nutrition. The impact of nutritional deficiencies on short- and long-term health is also discussed. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to National Science Education Standards and National Health Education Standards. A Meridian Production. (21 minutes)



 
                        

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Diet and Disease in Modern Society
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Junk Food Wars
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Healthy eating is a challenge—sometimes, it’s even a battle. With vending machines, convenience stores, and fast food restaurants almost everywhere, nutritional value can go down in defeat. This high-energy video shows how to defend against the dange...(more details)
 
The ABCs of Vitamins
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Despite both an abundance of food and detailed nutritional labels, we as Americans are still unsure if we’re getting the proper amounts of vitamins and minerals in our diets—so unsure that we spend around three billion dollars annually on supplements...(more details)
 
Let's Do Lunch
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“Who has time?” “I don’t need the calories.” “A double bacon cheeseburger, fries…now that’s a good lunch!” Sound familiar? Grab your students’ attention with Let’s Do Lunch and show them why that second meal of the day is vital to their health and ac...(more details)
 
All About Meat
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Strong consumer demand for leaner-bred livestock and cuts that are smaller and less fatty has transformed the meat industry. Tasty meals featuring beef, lamb, and pork once again are staples all across America, and this video explains why in six well...(more details)
 


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