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Cytoplasm
The thick liquidy medium that fills all cells, and is contained by the cell membrane. The cytoplasm is where most of the cell's chemical reactions, such as glycolysis, take place. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms...
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Why is Fat So Hard to Shift?
Discover why fat is important to our bodies, how and why it is stored - and why getting rid of excess body fat is so much more difficult than gaining it in the first place. Biology - Healthy Living - Fat is stored by the body when you...
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Obesity - Global Health Issue
Over 500 million people suffer from obesity worldwide, posing a significant risk to health. Discover how a combination of fat rich diets and lack of exercise are at the root of the problem. Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points....
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Life in the Freezer
From polar bears to emperor penguins, how animals and plants survive in some of the harshest habitats on Earth - the polar regions. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. A host of different animals survive in the coldest...
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What is Fitness?
Discover why fitness is not always obvious from appearance. Rather, it is a measurement of how well your body operates on a daily basis. Find out how BMI, heart rate and blood pressure indicate how fit you are. Biology - Healthy Living -...
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Life Cycle Nutrition
From newborn babies to the elderly, changes to our diet at are vital as our age progresses. Find out how different nutrients help our bodies function at different stages in life. Biology - Healthy Living - Our nutritional needs change as...
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Diet and exercise – Jigsaw
What is it? ... It's a fat cell! Life processes - Humans and other animals - Diet and exercise A Twig Tidbit Film - Jigsaw. An image is slowly revealed as pieces of the jigsaw are removed. The children have to identify it.
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Deciphering Food Labels and Additives
Discover how to read food labels and understand the role of various additives in your favorite foods. Learn about the natural and artificial additives found in everyday items like pizza, ketchup, and syrup, and gain insights into their...
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Sources of Calories
Dr. Forrester explains how we obtain energy from various food sources.
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Hamlet 1.5 Word Nerd: Fat
In Shakespeare's England, an agricultural society with expensive food and prevalent manual labor, it was uncommon for people to become overweight, with the character Falstaff being a notable exception. The term "fat" was often applied to...
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Your Body Really Burns Fat: Can We Control It?
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy explores the ins and outs of fat loss. He breaks down what fat loss really means how it works, and tackles a burning question we all have when trying to shed those extra pounds:...
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You're (probably) using fat wrong
Fats add flavor to food in all sorts of ways - but they can also backfire.
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Chocolate-Cherry Surprise
Coach Socrates uses the food pyramid to talk about the milk food group. He and Miss Palomine discuss the different types of milk. Finally, Coach Socrates shares one of his favorite milk recipes—the Chocolate Cherry Surprise!
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We All Scream for Ice Cream
Coach Socrates reviews the oils and fat section of the food pyramid and the dairy section. He explains that having a snack like ice cream every once in awhile is okay. He then demonstrates to Miss Palomine and the student how to make...
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Let’s Talk About Oils
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...
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What Shall I Drink
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of choosing a healthy beverage to drink, especially after a workout. He gives examples and discusses the pros and cons of each beverage.
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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....
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Science of Fat: Understanding the Different Types and Purposes
This video discusses the different types of fat in the human body, where they are located, and their purposes. The teacher explains the evolutionary factors that led to humans being able to store excess calories as fat, and the hormonal...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Accommodation
In this video Janet Treasure discusses accomodation in relation to supporting those with eating disorders. Accomodation in this context refers to a relaxing of normal rules or norms applied to the person who is suffering with the eating...
Catalyst University
Omega Oxidation for Fatty Acids
In this video, we discuss the omega oxidation pathway for medium chain fatty acids and what happens to them afterward.
Mediacorp
Preventing Diabetes: Making Lifestyle Changes for the Whole Family
In this video, a teacher meets with a family to discuss their risk of diabetes and the importance of making healthy lifestyle changes. They explore the family's diet and habits, and seek advice from experts on how to improve their...