Title: Nutrition and you series
Description: This four-part series covers the topics outlined in the National Science Education Standards, AAAS Benchmarks for Science Literacy and major texts. Nutrition Basics program highlights the six major essential nutrients including: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. In Balanced Diet the USDA food pyramid is illustrated through vivid graphics, emphasizing each of the five major food groups. Healthy Eating Habits stresses the fundamental skills needed to plan, select, and prepare foods that make up a healthy diet. A Healthy Body addresses a number of health issues including types of foods to avoid, healthy body weight, harmful substances, and the importance of regular exercise.
Subjects: Nutrition, Study and teaching (Secondary), Diet, Films for the hearing impaired