Curated OER
Supersize Me Worksheet
Morgan, who is a reasonable, healthy man, embarks on a 30-day quest to eat nothing but food from a McDonald's restaurant. This worksheet accompanies the video "Supersize Me". The video is definitely worth viewing, but this worksheet...
Curated OER
Aging and Weight Gain
Sixth graders examine what happens to the body as they age. After discussing factors that contribute to loss of fitness as individuals age, they plan an active activity for their family. They also plan a healthy snack or lunch so they...
eSchool Today
E School Today: All You Need to Know Obesity and Children
The issue of obesity is addressed - what it is, the causes, the health and social problems it causes for the individual, types of fats in food, reduced fat and diet foods, how to prevent it, how to help someone with a weight problem, and...
Anatomical Travelogue
Thevisual md.com: Obesity
Discover the many disorders associated with obesity, and learn how this epidemic affects us in today's society.
Other
Sunnex: The History of Light Therapy
Contains a brief history of the use of light to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder. Includes information about case studies, time periods, and reliability.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Choosing Healthy Foods
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Foods such as whole grain breads, fresh fruits, and fish provide nutrients you need for good health. But different foods give you different types of nutrients. You...
WebMD
Web Md: Your Third Trimester
This article from WebMD provides great information on the third trimester of pregnancy. Denise Chism is the author of this somewhat in-depth article that tells of weeks Thirty-Three to Thirty-Eight, and the finishing touches on the baby.