Nutrition: Myths & Facts
Catalogue Number: 600475
Producer: Human Relations Media
Subject: Health and Medicine
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary
Country Of Origin: United States
Copyright Year: 2008
Running Time: 23
Closed Captions: Yes
Carbs are bad; Grapefruit will make you lose weight; Red meat is unhealthy...Today's teens are bombarded with confusing messages about nutrition. This program debunks the top ten nutrition myths and offers solid facts. By using a mix of real kid interviews, humorous fake commercials, and interviews with registered dietitians in an actual food lab, viewers learn about such things as how to read and understand food labels; why there is no magic potion for loosing weight; tasty alternatives to junk food; and, how teens can eat healthier and be happier with their own body images. Viewers learn that skipping meals is a sure fire way to actually gain unwanted pounds, and how even a moderate amount of exercise can make a huge difference in their overall health and well being.
Includes Resource Guide.
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