Science ABC
How Are Carbs and Other Macronutrients Measured in Food?
Carbohydrates are measured indirectly, rather than using experimental methods. First, the amount of other nutrients in the food (protein, fats, water, ash, and alcohol) is determined individually. We then subtract the sum of these...
Visual Learning Systems
Healthy Eating Habits Quiz
This video is a quiz on the topics covered in the Healthy Eating Habits series. Healthy Eating Habits part 9/9
Visual Learning Systems
Healthy Eating Habits Review
This video summarizes the topics covered in the Healthy Eating Habits series. It covers topics such as the fundamentals of a healthy diet, meal planning, effective food shopping using food labels, healthy food preparation, and safe food...
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Shopping for Healthy Food
This video provides tips and strategies for healthy food shopping. The video emphasizes the importance of having a grocery list and planning meals ahead of time to avoid buying unnecessary or unhealthy foods. It also highlights the role...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Nutrition Labels for Fast Foods
Read about 2003 legislation that "would require fast-food outlets and other restaurant chains" to provide information about fat and calories with the food served. This site includes several links to articles on food labels, healthy...