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University of Wisconsin Madison: Chlorophyll
This site on chlorophyll discusses what it is, its structure, molecules with similar structure, its role in photosynthesis, and its absorption spectrum.
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American Diabetes Association: Making Sense of Food Labels
This is a simple guide to understanding the Nutrition Facts label, which is on most packaged foods in the grocery store. Read definitions of terms on labels like "serving size," "reduced," and "free." Learn the importance of...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Frederick Gowland Hopkins
Read about the British biochemist who received the 1929 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the study of essential nutrient factors needed for animals.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Food and Nutrition Center
This website provides a wide array of nutritional information. Included are articles on food and food groups, the connection between health and food, and healthy eating choices.
Read Works
Read Works: Be a Juice Sleuth!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the difference between juice and juice drinks, cocktails, and beverages. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Above the Influence: Ketamine Facts
Fact sheet about the risks of using the powerful animal tranquilizer, ketamine.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A ced.a.2 and a ced.a.3: How Much Folate?
This task is designed to be used as an introduction to writing and graphing linear inequalities. Aligns with A-CED.A.2 and A-CED.A.3.
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Kids' World Nutrition Information: Understanding Food Labels
In order to plan a healthy diet, students must know how to read a food label. Food labels show that a food has a little or a lot of certain nutrients. Look on the side of a product to find the Nutrition Facts title, which is fully...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Homocystinuria and Its Associate Treatments
Read the passage "Homocystinuria and Its Associate Treatments," and complete the related five-question quiz.
Curated OER
Vitamin B9 Source
This brief article on folic acid, or folate, is organized into the following sections: "Alternative names," "Definition," "Function," "Food Sources," "Side Effects," and "Recommendation."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Food and Nutrients
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses classes of nutrients and their functions in the human body.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What Do Food Labels Really Say?
An overview of food labeling history and importance, how to read food labels, basic components of a food label, and a comparison of different foods.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: Dairy Nutrients and Health Benefits
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.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Hunger and Malnutrition
Most of us have little knowledge of what it's like to experience malnutrition. Malnutrition is caused when a person does not have access to a well-rounded diet or has a condition that does not allow him or her to absorb the proper...
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Deal With Diets
There are numerous diets advertised that claim to be healthy and effective. Which is the right one for you? This article includes dieting tips that are both safe and of benefit to your body. Links to related sites are also included.
Curated OER
Kids Health: A Guide to Eating for Sports
Television ads and magazines are littered with new sports drinks and supplements that claim to enhance performance for athletes. Are these claims proven to be true or just cunning marketing schemes? This article delves into the hype and...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Smart Snacking
When you're in a hurry and looking for something to snack on, you probably aren't focusing heavily on what would be the healthiest thing to eat. This article looks at the importance of snacking smartly and strategies one can employ for...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Sun Safety
Learn why the Sun keeps us healthy, and also, learn how the Sun can harm our skin, eyes, and immune system. Read about the dangers associated with the Sun's ultraviolet rays, and read tips to help you stay safe when outside in the summer...
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Food Labels Tell the Story!
Read about the building blocks of food and how to read food labels to make better choices about what you eat.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Cataracts
This site from MayoClinic.com provides the reader with great information on cataracts. The information is brief, but factual, and a good picture is given along with links to various sections in the article. The topic include: overview,...
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Dieticians of Canada: Assess Yourself
Learn about your diet, BMI, and more with this resource from the Dieticians of Canada.
WebMD
Web Md: Folic Acid (Oral/injectable)
This site from WebMD provides the information one needs to know before taking folic acid tablets or injections, such as dosage, medical interactions, and side effects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.12 Food and Nutrients
Understand the human body's nutrient needs.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Folic Acid (Folate)
This brief article on folic acid, or folate, is organized into the following sections: "Alternative names," "Definition," "Function," "Food Sources," "Side Effects," and "Recommendation."
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