Aligned with the 2011 USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate food guidance system! In an age of fad diets, ultra-processed foods, body image issues, and rampant obesity, clichés like “You are what you eat” just aren’t enough to educate teens about smart eating. This five-part series explores food-related issues with the energy, complexity, and engagement needed to reach today’s young adults. Using eye-catching animation sequences and commentary from nutritionists, dieticians, and trainers, the series conveys detailed, real-world knowledge about basic nutrition, weight management, physical fitness, eating disorders, and food safety. Viewable/printable instructor’s guides are available online. A Meridian Production. 5-part series, 30 minutes each.
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Most young people acknowledge the need for fuels that won’t harm the planet—but do they realize that also applies to fueling the body? This program guides students through the basic concepts of healthy eating and the principal nutrients that keep the human anatomy functioning properly. Outlining the properties and benefits of carbohydrate...
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There’s no end to the number of “miracle” diets advertised on TV. Combat their influence with this video, which illustrates what’s really needed to reach and maintain a healthy weight: commitment, discipline, and attention to dietary details. Focusing on bad eating habits as the main factor in America’s obesity epidemic, the program also...
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A combination of exercise and smart eating will help anyone—from the varsity quarterback to the student who simply needs to fulfill gym requirements. It’s also important to recognize that good nutrition is the power source not just for physical activity, but also for mental acuity. This video shows young people how to make healthy eating...
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Whether they’re viewed from a behavioral standpoint or from a profound psychological perspective, one thing is clear—eating disorders stress the body’s systems and put individuals at increased risk for disease, infertility, organ failure, and death. This video pinpoints the dangers of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and other eating diso...
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Despite the best efforts of experts and organizations, food-borne illness outbreaks still occur. This video examines the risks facing consumers while highlighting culinary and food-handling methods for addressing those risks. Illustrating the dangers of food-borne bacteria and gastrointestinal viruses, the program also assesses the safety...
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