Above the Noise host Shirin Ghaffary weighs the potential health risks of …
Above the Noise host Shirin Ghaffary weighs the potential health risks of drinking energy drinks and compares them to other sugary, caffeinated beverages. Energy drinks are a billion-dollar industry and their popularity keeps growing despite health concerns. We are warned they are particularly dangerous for children and teens -- and there have even been reports of deaths linked to energy drink consumption. In this video we take a closer look at the science to see if energy drinks are really as bad as the hype, and what it is about them that has doctors concerned. A student handout is provided. [4:06]
In this Fuel It! video, Maggie and Mrs. Kissell work together to …
In this Fuel It! video, Maggie and Mrs. Kissell work together to demonstrate how to create a healthy and tasty after school snack of pitas filled with vegetables and a creamy sauce. [2:58]
In this Fizzy's Lunch Lab video, the kids are playing a baseball …
In this Fizzy's Lunch Lab video, the kids are playing a baseball game but they need energy, so the Professor calls time to give them a quick snack of nuts and explains that nuts are full of protein and good fats, and give you enough energy to play a whole baseball game. [4:09]
This Fuel It! video depicts Katherine and Megan as they make their …
This Fuel It! video depicts Katherine and Megan as they make their healthy snack called Apple Canoes for Two. Using apples to represent canoes, the girls use various other healthy ingredients to create their playful yet nutritious snack. [3:32]
Help children understand various health topics with these resources from ARTHUR FAMILY …
Help children understand various health topics with these resources from ARTHUR FAMILY HEALTH. Dealing with health issues can be challenging and sometimes scary. Arthur and his friends are here to help with games, videos, and resources designed to keep children safe and strong.
There's no single definition of "food insecurity," but we asked people working …
There's no single definition of "food insecurity," but we asked people working in food justice to help us understand what it means, including a lack of access to healthy foods, a lack of choice, and families not knowing where their next meal will come from. Race and geography can both contribute to a family's ability to access to healthy foods. Spanish captions and transcript also available. [3:05]
These Fizzy's Lunch Lab videos and related lesson plan give an overview …
These Fizzy's Lunch Lab videos and related lesson plan give an overview of food and nutrition topics, emphasize a positive change in nutrition by using a balanced food pyramid, and teach students how to connect foods on the school lunch menu with the food groups pyramid and choose foods for energy and healthy growth. [4:31]
Students practice skills of addition, subtraction, word problems and graphing and develop …
Students practice skills of addition, subtraction, word problems and graphing and develop their own theories about why meat consumption is so different across the world.
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a …
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand—and apply—key concepts. The 2nd edition has been revised to incorporate clearer, more current, and more dynamic explanations, while maintaining the same organization as the first edition. Art and illustrations have been substantially improved, and the textbook features additional assessments and related resources.
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Describe the process of digestion Detail the steps involved in digestion and absorption Define elimination Explain the role of both the small and large intestines in absorption
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Explain the processes of digestion and absorption Compare and contrast different types of digestive systems Explain the specialized functions of the organs involved in processing food in the body Describe the ways in which organs work together to digest food and absorb nutrients
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Explain why an animal’s diet should be balanced and meet the needs of the body Define the primary components of food Describe the essential nutrients required for cellular function that cannot be synthesized by the animal body Explain how energy is produced through diet and digestion Describe how excess carbohydrates and energy are stored in the body
Get the facts about feeding birds. Learn about different types of bird …
Get the facts about feeding birds. Learn about different types of bird feeders and what to put into them. Next, find out what types of birds come to feeders and some of their characteristics. Finally, familiarize yourself with some of the problems that can arise with bird feeders, as well as learn some tips to combat them. A list of resources completes the discussion.
These Fizzy's Lunch Lab videos provide an informative overview of calcium. Students …
These Fizzy's Lunch Lab videos provide an informative overview of calcium. Students learn what foods provide good sources of calcium, and how calcium helps grow strong and healthy bones. [4:02]
These Fizzy's Lunch Lab videos provide practical and positive examples of healthy …
These Fizzy's Lunch Lab videos provide practical and positive examples of healthy eating with an emphasis on calories. Students learn about how calories are used in digestion to turn into energy, but consuming too many calories means this energy is stored as fat. Learn also about the importance of portion control and making low-calorie food choices. [4:21]
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