Instructional Video4:00
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The Importance and Dangers of Phosphorus

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of the element phosphorus and its significance in various aspects of life. Phosphorus is a vital element found in the human body and plays a crucial role in DNA, RNA, and energy transfer in cells....
Instructional Video4:00
Curated Video

The Importance of Iodine: From Discovery to Medical Applications

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Learn about iodine, an essential nutrient in the body that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of thyroid hormones and regulating energy production. Explore its discovery by French chemist Bernard Courtois and its various sources,...
Instructional Video3:43
Visual Learning Systems

Nutrition: The Six Essential Nutrients for a Healthy Body

9th - 12th
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,...
Instructional Video3:49
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Differences Between Natural & Artificial Ecosystems

6th - Higher Ed
An ecosystem can be defined as a large, highly interconnected area of the planet that is composed of several different biotic and abiotic components. A good example of an ecosystem would be an entire forest or mountain range. A natural...
Instructional Video2:58
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What Is Blood?

6th - Higher Ed
In this video we are going to discover what blood is made of and the roles of the different components. Blood consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. Red blood cells are disc shaped and contain haemoglobin,...
Instructional Video3:41
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Food and Digestion: Food and Nutrients

3rd - 8th
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....
Instructional Video4:20
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Understanding Nutrients

9th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video2:06
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Understanding Food Labels

9th - 12th
The video is about how to read and understand food labels in order to make informed choices about what we eat. The video uses a yogurt container as an example and demonstrates how to interpret the information on the label, including the...
Instructional Video3:36
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Understanding Nutrients: The Key to a Balanced Diet

9th - 12th
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...
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Npr: Resolving to Eat Healthier

9th - 10th
National Public Radio talks with Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard MD and nutritionist, about changes that need to be made in the 1992 US Food Guide Pyramid. Interesting as an introduction to this topic, with links to related stories.