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...
SciShow
Which is Worse For You: Sugar or Fat?
For decades, we’ve heard how terrible fat is for us, but more recently, sugar has become the new villain. What does the science actually say about these two macronutrients and how they affect our health? Hosted by: Olivia Gordon Head to...
SciShow
Which is Worse For You Sugar or Fat
For decades, we’ve heard how terrible fat is for us, but more recently, sugar has become the new villain. What does the science actually say about these two macronutrients and how they affect our health?
Big Think
Jillian Michaels: How antibiotics used in factory farming destroy our microbiomes
Good bacteria are our friends. We need to protect them. - More and more research nowadays links good gut flora to several health benefits, such as the inhibition of Alzheimer's to a fast metabolism. - Since we're over prescribed...
AsapSCIENCE
What If You Only Ate Meat?
This would take your high protein, paleo, keto diet to a new level Learn all about YOU at http://23AndMe.com/ASAP (US viewers) http://23AndMe.com (international viewers) Which diets actually work?...
Curated Video
Sources of Calories
Dr. Forrester explains how we obtain energy from various food sources.
Professor Dave Explains
Animal Ecology (Fauna) Part 1: Food Acquisition and Body Temperature
With plants covered, let's talk about animals, or fauna, in the context of ecology. What do animals need to survive? How do they acquire food? How do they maintain their body temperature? Let's talk all about nutrients and minerals,...
Curated Video
Digestive System
In this live-action program viewers will learn that the digestive system is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and nutrients to allow the body to function, grow and repair it. Students will come to understand...
Curated Video
Solving Real World Problems: Calculating Pyramid Volumes
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve real-world problems involving pyramid volumes by visualizing the problem and working backward. The teacher guides students through the steps of identifying key information, visualizing the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Growth and Metabolism: Digesting Food
Get an overview of three of the key macromolecules of life (proteins, fats, and carbohydrates), and how they get digested and absorbed.