Students will learn how the structures of plants such as roots, stems, and leaves enable them to live and grow. Real-life applications show how these plant structures are useful sources of food, building materials and medicine. Other...

Camels can go for a month without food. But do they know how to cook spaghetti? Squirrels store up nuts and seeds for the winter. But can they whip up salad dressing? Bears eat fish, nuts, berries, and honey. But do they know how to fry...

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,...

Have you bought into a low-carb or low-fat diet? Which one is the better answer for people who want to lose weight? It turns out, they both work about the same. A giant new study on nutrition is the subject of this week's HCT.

In the cities of The United States people bring their kids to shopping malls to meet Santa Claus, in European cities people enjoy outdoor markets as a place to eat something tasty, purchase some fun gifts, and enjoy the spirit of the...

Across all eras of human history, people have craved luxurious and extravagant foods not only to excite the palate, but also to show off social status. The aristocrats of the Middle Ages (the fifth to 15th centuries) may not have thought...

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Singapore is a gastronomic paradise, with every type of delicious dish your heart desires. But to fulfil this food fixation, we need to import more than 90% of our produce. Meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, chocolate, and...

Lycopene Health Benefits & Dietary Sources
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Lycopene is a red pigmented carotenoid found in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables that has promising health benefits in humans due to its antioxidant capabilities. Lycopene...

This video introduces the Essential Nutrition series. This series helps students understand why the body needs a wide range of nutrients to maintain itself. Nutrient types are illustrated through common examples of food. Special...

So, how does a pineapple actually grow? When I first saw it with my own eyes I was genuinely surprised! I hope you enjoy the new series, "How does it grow?".

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Are you learning English? Want to learn how to speak English fast? It’s true what you’ve heard!... Spoken English moves FAST! In this English lesson, we’ll study fast English in conversation and help you understand the way native...

Learn some German body parts with this simple song.

Need some ideas to work into your next health unit? Why not have some fun while you do it! These great CATCH activities use playground balls to teach good eating habits in a fun and fit way.

Food scientists at a US Department of Agriculture lab in Peoria, Illinois are using ancient grains to create foods with added health benefits. USDA’s Patrick O’Leary has more.

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