Instructional Video4:32
Curated Video

The Fabulous Five Food Groups

3rd - Higher Ed
The Food Detective Berry Blue introduces us to the Fabulous Five Food Groups. She explains what is in each group and why a healthy balance of foods from these food groups makes up the best fuel for our bodies.
Instructional Video5:28
Curated Video

The Great Grain Group

3rd - Higher Ed
Food Detective Berry Blue focuses on the grains group of the Fabulous Five Food Groups. She gives examples of foods made from grains. She describes the lifecycle of a wheat plant. Finally, she explains the nutritional value of grains in...
Instructional Video2:58
Curated Video

High Five Facts - Food Groups

Pre-K - 5th
This video explores five fun facts about food groups.
Instructional Video4:55
Curated Video

Muscle-Building Meats

3rd - Higher Ed
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of choosing healthy foods to eat. He revisits The Fabulous Five Food Groups and focuses this lesson on the meat group.
Instructional Video5:28
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Meat Makes Muscles

3rd - Higher Ed
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....
Instructional Video4:47
Curated Video

Vitamin-Filled Vegetables

3rd - Higher Ed
Food Detective Berry Blue talks about why vegetables are such an important part of the Fabulous Five Food Groups. She explains the way vegetables grow and how they can be purchased fresh, canned, or frozen. She raves about the...
Instructional Video4:39
Curated Video

Make Dinner a Winner

3rd - Higher Ed
The Food Detective Berry Blue explains how to use the Fabulous Five Food Groups to make your dinner a winner. She and the student will play a healthy dinner food game called, “What’s Missing?”
Instructional Video4:50
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Be Grateful for Grains

3rd - Higher Ed
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of choosing healthy foods to eat. He revisits The Fabulous Five Food Groups and focuses this lesson on grains.
Instructional Video4:50
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Fruits of the Rainbow

3rd - Higher Ed
The Food Detective Berry Blue talks about one of the Fabulous Five Food Groups – Fruits. She compares fresh fruits to canned or frozen fruits and then invites your student to play a game of Fruits of the Rainbow.
Instructional Video2:55
Visual Learning Systems

Understanding the Five Major Food Groups and Planning a Balanced Diet

9th - 12th
This video provides an overview of the five major food groups and their corresponding nutrients. It explains the grains, vegetables, fruits, milk and dairy, and meat and protein groups, highlighting the different types of foods within...
Instructional Video5:25
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What’s in Our Food?

3rd - Higher Ed
Food Detective Berry Blue compares two breakfast cereals by comparing their labels. The Food Detective explains which are healthy ingredients and which are not. She then asks the student to choose the healthier breakfast cereal.
Instructional Video5:29
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How Much Should I Eat

3rd - Higher Ed
Dr. Algae talks about the correct proportions of food groups your student should be eating at each meal. He gives an overview of the calorie requirements for a growing body, and how to ensure that your student is getting the proper...
Instructional Video5:33
Curated Video

Making the Most Out of Milk

3rd - Higher Ed
Food Detective Berry Blue talks about the variety of foods included in the milk group of the Fabulous Five Food Groups. She describes the processes involved from milking a cow until the finished milk appears on our grocery store shelves....
Instructional Video5:02
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Portion and Serving Size

3rd - Higher Ed
Food Detective Berry Blue discusses portion sizes for each of the Fabulous Five Food Groups and then explains the concept of serving size. She provides examples.
Instructional Video4:53
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Let’s Talk About Vegetables

3rd - Higher Ed
The Food Detective Berry Blue talks about one of the Fabulous Five Food Groups – Vegetables. She compares fresh vegetables to canned or frozen and raw vegetables to cooked vegetables.
Instructional Video5:41
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The Merits of Milk

3rd - Higher Ed
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of choosing healthy foods to eat. He revisits The Fabulous Five Food Groups and focuses this lesson on the milk group.
Instructional Video4:57
Curated Video

Viva la Vegetables

3rd - Higher Ed
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of choosing healthy foods to eat. He revisits The Fabulous Five Food Groups and focuses this lesson on vegetables.
Instructional Video4:29
Curated Video

Fruits Group

3rd - Higher Ed
"Fruits Group" introduces the five fabulous food groups and focuses on the fruits group, discussing nutritional value, examples of healthful fruits, and recipes using fruit.
Instructional Video5:19
Curated Video

Flavorful Fruits

3rd - Higher Ed
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of choosing healthy foods to eat. He revisits The Fabulous Five Food Groups and focuses this lesson on fruits.
Instructional Video17:15
SciShow Kids

You Are What You Eat!

K - 5th
Join Jessi and Squeaks as they prepare a special meal for friends. You’ll learn some fun food science facts, like the difference between fruits and veggies and how your tongue works so you can taste food!
Instructional Video5:16
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How Do Our Senses Classify the Foods We Eat?

3rd - Higher Ed
Food Detective Berry Blue introduces the concept of classifying foods based upon our five senses. She gives examples and makes a short list of classifications for each of our five senses.
Instructional Video5:25
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Nutritional Value of Foods

3rd - Higher Ed
Dr. Algae talks about the importance of reading food labels carefully. He reviews a sample food label and explains each segment. He then explains how important it is to get in the habit of reading food labels carefully before purchasing...
Instructional Video4:03
Visual Learning Systems

Nutrition: a Balanced Diet

3rd - 8th
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,...
Instructional Video4:18
Curated Video

The Great Grains Group

3rd - Higher Ed
The Food Detective Berry Blue talks about the grains group. She explains the way that grains grow and how grains can be found in so many different kinds of food. She then invites your student to play another food game called, “Which...