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Revised “Understanding Nutrition” Activity
Students evaluate their current food choices. In this health science lesson, students test different drinks to rate the amount of Vitamin C content. They discuss results in class.
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Nutrition Crossword
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the clues that relate to vitamins and nutrition. Students find 4 words to complete the puzzle.
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Science Vocabulary
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms relating to types of cells. There are 13 biology terms located in the word search.
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Photosynthesis and Respiration
In this biology learning exercise, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to photosynthesis and respiration. There are 15 biology terms located in the word search.
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Nutrient Comic Strip
Students design a comic strip with a purpose of explaining what a specific nutrient does and how it functions in our body. They choose one of six nutrients and incorporate the research into a creative comic.
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Different Types of Orange Juice Contain the Same Amounts of Vitamin C?
Students measure and compare the amount of vitamin C in orange juice samples. They discover the effects of different factors on the concentration of vitamin C. They participate in an experiment to test the orange juice.
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Testing for Vitamin C in different drinks and foods
Students develop an awareness of the use of Vitamin C in helping our environment and gain exposure to chemical procedures and techniques. Students analyze and interpret data by keeping a data sheet and making a bar graph.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Revision Notes on the Nutrients in Food
Discusses food, why we need it, and the types of nutrients that food for humans must have.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Mag Nificent Breakfast Cereal
You will devise a way of testing foods for supplemental iron additives in this experiment provided by Science Buddies. Then you will use your design to test different breakfast cereals to see how much iron they contain. The goal is to...
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Using Food Labels
Do you know how to read a food label? Food labels provide important information about the nutritional value of foods. In this lesson plan students will learn about food labels, healthful eating, nutrition facts, and units of measurement...
National Institutes of Health
Nih Clinical Center: Vitamin D
This site from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center provides great information on vitamin D. Answers several questions about the vitamin, such as what is, what are the sources of it, recommended dietary allowance, and when...
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health: Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets
This site provides a wealth of information on the vitamins and minerals that the human body requires. Click on any nutrient to access a page of resources, then click on the 'Consumer' resource. Discusses what the nutrient does, how much...
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Kids Health: Figuring Out Fat and Calories
Most people know that fats and calories are connected to our weight, but what is their correlation? This article analyzes their relationship and how an understanding of these items can benefit your body. Links to related articles are...
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Kids Health: All About What Vitamins and Minerals Do
This is an excellent site for kids to learn about vitamins and minerals. Includes general information on vitamins and minerals as well as specific sections on vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, and calcium and iron.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Nutrition and Diet
Explain how different foods and eating a healthy diet can affect a person's metabolism. Also learn reasons why vitamins and minerals are critical to a healthy diet.
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Kids Health: Eating Well While Eating Out
The older you become the more choices you will have to make about what types of food will make up your diet. This article relates the importance of a well rounded diet. Find out more about how good food has everything to do with how you...
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Kids Health: About Kids Health
This page for the huge KidsHealth site gives you a jumping-off point and an overview of the site's content, purpose, and usage. With sections for parents, kids, and teens, KidsHealth has been online since 1995 and today it is accessed...
Other
International Health News Database: Vitamin B12
At this website, there are several summaries of medical studies and clinical trials on vitamin B12 and its role in preventing and treating various health conditions. Read about vitamin B12's role in fighting such conditions as...
PBS
Pbs Nova Teachers: Dying to Be Thin: Body Needs
Find out what the human body needs to function at its best, and why.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Vitamins Work?
Vitamins are the building blocks that keep our bodies running; they help build muscle and bone, capture energy, heal wounds and more. But if our body doesn't create vitamins, how do they get into our system? The following learning module...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Vitamin D
Resource offers a comprehensive overview of vitamin-D. Content includes a look at its background, its uses as a supplement, dosage information, and more.
Other
Brown Chiropractic and Acupuncture
This is a commercial alternative health site that offers some basic information about chiropractic and acupunture procedures.
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Walgreens: An Interactive Guide to Nutrition and the Human Body
A wonderful interactive that explains and demonstrates what each of the major vitamins does, how it works in the body, and what foods contain it. Includes a 'vitamin calculator' where students can analyze what they eat in a day to see if...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
This site from the MayoClinic.com contains an article entitled, "Using vitamin and mineral supplements wisely". Focuses on the right balance of minerals and vitamins, but shows the benefits of whole foods as well.