Videos

Reading and Understanding the Food Label - VHS

Grade 6 and up.
Use of the new food label, listing amount of trans fat is now required. This program will help consumers understand just what is meant by partially-hydrogenated or trans f... More.

Nutrient Basics - Videotape

Grades 6-8.
Covers the basic science of the six key nutrients, their function in the body, and their food sources: carbohydrates, vitamins, fats, protein, minerals, and water. Teaching ma... More.

Carbs - Videotape

Grade 6 and up.
A fast paced, entertaining explanation of the role of carbohydrates in the daily diet. Explains the role of glucose, fructose, sucrose, lactose, and sugars in the diet. Le... More.

Fast Food Survival Guide - Videotape

Grade 6 and up.
Fast food is here to stay as part of culture and economy. We choose to eat on the run and spend billions of dollars a year on fast food. What role can fast food play in a ... More.

What is a Calorie? - Videotape

Grade 6 and up.
Why learn about calories? Failure to understand the basics of food energy leaves students vulnerable to diet fads and unsound nutritional schemes. Here’s a chance to... More.

Food for Thought Videotape

Grade 9 and up.
Few people would disagree with the statement that nutrition is essential for sustenance, health, and well being. What may be surprising, however, is the health cost of nut... More.

Beauty and the Feast

Grades 7-12.
How does appearance influence tastes? This video is your guide to explore beauty and taste, the psychology of eating, color as a guide to nutrition, the role of color additiv... More.

Let’s Do Lunch

Grades 7-12.
Grab your students’ attention with this video and show them why the second meal of the day is vital to their health and academic performance. Covers childhood obesity a... More.

When Food Is the Enemy: Eating Disorders

Grades 7-12.
This video takes a candid look at all the major eating disorders and their symptoms, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Eating disorders cover a wide diversity of... More.

Nutrients Interactions - VHS

Grade 7 and up.
This program takes a scientific look at dietary nutrients, explaining what they are, why the body needs them, and how they work with each other to produce energy, stimulat... More.