Title:
Health & Nutrition
Publisher: Schlessinger Media
(2006)
ISBN: 9781417104185
Call Number: j DVD
Format: DVD
Reading Level: Grades 5 and up.
Notes: What we eat is critical to our overall health, from our cells to our senses to how we feel. Cells need nutrients to function properly, and we get them from the foods we eat. Describes essential nutrients, including carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. Stresses the concept of a balanced diet, along with a full presentation of the Food Guide Pyramid and a segment on the importance of exercise for maintaining good health.