There are a number of substances that are vital to all living organisms. In this lecture, I talk about substances like carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, going into some detail about their structures and importance.

The video is a tutorial on the required practical activities for biology specification that involve the use of quantitative reagents to test for different kinds of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. The presenter explains the steps...

This series of videos takes students on a fascinating journey, following food as it travels through the digestive system. Clear animations illustrate the functions of the major digestive and excretory structures. Concepts and terminology...

This video is a lecture presentation on the human digestive system. The lecturer begins by defining digestion and explaining the two types, chemical and mechanical digestion, and how they work together. The three basic food types,...

It explains the need for intake of nitrogen in plants. It also describes methods of nitrogen nutrition such as biological nitrogen fixation, fertilisers and manures.

In the years after WWII, Americans became more affluent than they had been in previous generations. Veterans were going to college and buying homes in droves, the population boomed, and cities around the country grew rapidly. ...

Here, we explore some of the anatomy of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. We also explore how the liver and pancreas secrete their respective secretions [bile and enzymes/bicarbonate] into the duodenum.

The video discusses the importance of consuming fats in moderation for good health. The video also distinguishes between different types of fats, such as saturated fats, unsaturated fats, and trans fatty acids. Nutrition Basics part 4/10

Learn the basics about making soaps using hydrolysis. What are the methods and techniques used to make soaps? What is hydrolysis? Find out more in this video!

In this video you'll learn about the variety of food groups to help maintain a healthy body!

This is an introduction to the topic of atherosclerosis and heart disease, specifically a new line of thinking in this field.



The old school thinking is that dietary fat is the culprit for heart disease. But...

In this live-action program viewers will learn that the digestive system is

a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and nutrients to allow the body to function, grow and repair
it.
Students will come...

In this video, viewers are educated about the importance of nutrients for their body's proper functioning, growth, and repair. The video begins by highlighting the six major types of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins,...

"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...

This series of videos takes students on a fascinating journey, following food as it travels through the digestive system. Clear animations illustrate the functions of the major digestive and excretory structures. Concepts and terminology...

Every day we eat a wide variety of food to provide the body with the energy it needs. All food is not the same and contains different types of nutrients. This series of programs explores the six major groups of nutrients....

This video provides a basic understanding of the six categories of nutrients found in food: proteins, carbohydrates, fats and oils, vitamins, minerals, and water. It explains the importance of each nutrient and gives examples of foods...

In this video, the importance of nutrients for maintaining a healthy body is emphasized. It explains the six major groups of nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. Each nutrient is described in terms of...