Obesity in a Bottle DVD

Grades 10 and up.

What type of beverage do you reach for when you’re with friends? The choices you make have the potential to greatly affect your health - for better or for worse. This educational DVD uses a fast-paced, teen-friendly format to address the growing national obesity problem and how beverages are a factor. Topics covered include the effect of beverages on weight gain, beverage size, the dangers of both regular and diet sodas, a comparison of sports and energy drinks, a nutritional breakdown of other popular beverages, and the benefits of drinking water. Encourage your students to make healthy choices that will help them feel and look great with this up-to-date, entertaining program. Includes lots of facts and figures and is content rich. Teaching materials included. 20 minutes. Copyright 2006.