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Digestion and Nutrition (22:18) This program examines the chemical structure of food and the human body’s ability to convert food into fuel and raw materials. Major and minor nutrients are defined, catabolism and anabolism are contrasted, and the function of the digestive tract at the cellular level is scrutinized. The sequence of physical and chemical processes that facilitate digestion is also illustrated, spotlighting each constituent anatomical system: mouth/esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. A segment on healthier eating concludes the program.
HBO The Weight Of The Nation Series (4 Titles) Continuing the tradition of 2007’s Addiction and 2009’s The Alzheimer’s Project in spotlighting the nation’s most pressing health issues, HBO addresses the issue of obesity in The Weight of the Nation, an initiative that will help launch one of the most far-reaching public health campaigns on this epidemic to date. This four-part series explores the causes, symptoms, treatments and possible solutions of obesity. Developed in partnership with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and in association with some of the world’s foremost health-research organizations, The Weight of the Nation spotlights the facts and myths of this public-health crisis, showing how obesity affects the health of the nation and cripples the health care system.
The New Food Pyramid (23:32) This program explains the components and themes underlying the food pyramid. (21 minutes)
Nutrition Labels: Reading Between the Lines 21:03 New USDA Guidelines are shifting all eyes to Nutrition Facts labels...where they should be! Whether you’re explaining Trans Fat or how to balance calories, this video supports your efforts! Students learn the meaning of each item on the Nutrition Facts labels, how to use daily values, and how to interpret label health claims.

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