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The Fabulous Five Food Groups
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.
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The Great Grain Group
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...
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Muscle-Building Meats
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.
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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....
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Vitamin-Filled Vegetables
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...
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Make Dinner a Winner
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?”
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Be Grateful for Grains
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.
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Fruits of the Rainbow
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.
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Understanding the Five Major Food Groups and Planning a Balanced Diet
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...
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What’s in Our Food?
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.
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How Much Should I Eat
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...
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Making the Most Out of Milk
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....
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Portion and Serving Size
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.
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Let’s Talk About Vegetables
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.
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The Merits of Milk
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.
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Viva la Vegetables
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.
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Fruits Group
"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.
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Flavorful Fruits
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.
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You Are What You Eat!
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!
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How Do Our Senses Classify the Foods We Eat?
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.
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Nutritional Value of Foods
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...
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Nutrition: a Balanced Diet
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,...
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The Great Grains Group
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...