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Curated OER

Kids Health: About Kids Health

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Vitamin C and Vascular Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
How can vitamin C help prevent heart problems and improve the health of those who already have vascular disease? Which animals are unable to produce their own vitamin C? How does vitamin C deficiency affect the body? Learn the answers to...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Vitamins and Minerals

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Vitamins and minerals are also nutrients. They do not provide energy, but they are needed for good health. Learn more about vitamins and minerals in this learning...
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Vitamin C Supplementation

For Students 9th - 10th
Know the difference between getting enough vitamin C and overdosing, learn how vitamin C helps those with certain health problems, and find out whether or not you should be taking a vitamin C supplement. This site also includes...
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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U.s. Department of Health and Human Services: Best Bones Forever!

For Students 4th - 8th
Lesson plans and activities to encourage girls to get physically active and to snack on foods that make healthy bones. Gives basic facts about bones and relates how eating foods with calcium and vitamin D gives a person strong bones....
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Pni: The Biopsychopharmacology of Vitamin B6

For Students 9th - 10th
This website discusses the importance of the biopsychopharmacology of vitamin B6. B6 is critical to "extremely important metabolic processes in the nervous system." Mentions epilepsy and behavioral disturbances.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Staying Healthy

For Students 3rd - 5th
Find yummy recipes for food to make yourself! There are also articles about the reasons for vitamins and minerals, how to eat when you're playing sports, and a number of other important topics.
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: Dairy Nutrients and Health Benefits

For Students 9th - 10th
How does milk help maintain health? What nutrients are present in dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt? Find the answers to these questions and more.
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National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health: Folate

For Students 9th - 10th
A dietary supplement fact sheet about folate, which is also known as folic acid or vitamin B9. Learn about how this vitamin functions in the human body and how the body reacts when there is a vitamin deficiency or overdose. Providing...
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US Department of Agriculture

Usda: Vitamin K, Another Reason to Eat Your Greens

For Students 9th - 10th
The USDA provides this site that shows an article that explains vitamin K's role in maintaining bone health in people of all ages. Here, you can read about research studies that have explored vitamin K intake among groups of people.
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National Institutes of Health

Facts About Dietary Supplements: Vitamin B12

For Students 9th - 10th
This website answers several questions about vitamin B12 such as, "What foods provide vitamin B12?" and "When is a deficiency of vitamin B12 likely to occur?" Here, you will also find information on the health conditions prevented and...
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National Institutes of Health

Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin a and Carotenoids

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet on vitamin A answers questions such as "What foods provide vitamin A?" and "When can vitamin A deficiency occur?" Learn how vitamin A, though a necessary for health, can hurt the human body when overconsumed. Tables...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Figuring Out Fat and Calories

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Curated OER

Kids Health: Eating Well While Eating Out

For Students 9th - 10th
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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National Institutes of Health

Nih: Diet Rich in Foods With Vitamin E May Reduce Alzheimer's Disease Risk

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about a 2002 medical study performed to assess the relationship between foods rich in vitamin E and Alzheimer's disease risk. This website summarizes the findings of this study and briefly introduces the purposes of other vitamin E...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Vitamins and Their Deficiencies

For Students 4th - 6th
Features a chart of vitamins and their sources and discusses why vitamins are important for our health.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Importance of Health and Hygiene

For Students 2nd - 8th
Explains the difference between health and hygiene. Discusses the five components of food and the importance of a balanced diet and exercise. Also, provides steps to maintain good hygiene.
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Web Health Centre: Food at Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the roles of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Learn what kinds of foods are "Body builders," "Energy givers," and "Protectors," and tailor your diet so that you are getting the nutrients you need to...
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin C

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to providing general information on vitamin C and its role in maintaining health, this article includes illustrated charts on the sources and benefits of vitamin C and the effects of vitamin C deficiency.
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Reference Guide for Vitamins: Vitamin C

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has basic information on vitamin C such as recommended daily allowance, deficiency symptoms, benefits, good food sources, cautions, substance interactions, and signs of toxicity.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin D

For Students 9th - 10th
This website on vitamin D is organized into the following sections: "Illustrations," "Definitions," "Function," "Food Sources," "Side Effects," and "Recommendations." Click on the thumbnail images in the "Illustrations" section to see...
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Doctor Yourself: What's the Difference Between Natural and Synthetic Vitamins?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the non-nutritional ingredients in vitamins and explains the differences between natural and synthetic vitamins. The examples of vitamins C and D are looked at in more detail.
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Web Health Centre: Food Types and Their Powers

For Students 9th - 10th
This website describes the nutritional values of different types of foods. Learn what types of foods are sources of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals through a chart provided at the bottom of the page.