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Does a carrot a day keep the eye doctor away? Junior nutritionists tackle the legend of better eyesight through carrot consumption using a video from the American Chemical Society's Reactions playlist. The narrator exposes the origins of the myth, what vitamin A does for your eyes, and other foods that give our bodies a vitamin A boost.
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Instructional Ideas
- Work the video into a nutrition lesson or unit about the human eye
- Have the class research the foods shown to determine which has the highest vitamin A content
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should have some prior knowledge of the structure of proteins to understand the retinal explanation
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Presents content in an upbeat, interesting manner
- Narrator clearly explains the role of vitamin A in eye health
Cons
- None