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 losing 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:
DVD: video, plus teacher’s resource book, student handouts and pre/post tests in digital format
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Recommended A teen narrator introduces commonly held myths about nutrition and interviews teens, a nutritionist, and a researcher who works in a food chemistry laboratory. Each myth is presented, and then the facts emerge in a variety of clever scenarios. Silly faux commercials make common misperceptions obviously ridiculous. Teens are asked questions about various topics relating to nutrition. Viewers learn that cutting carbohydrates and increasing protein intake make you sluggish, discourage development of muscles, and give you bad breath. Fat free foods are outted for their high calorie content, making them unexpected poor choices for those interested in weight loss or maintenance. Distinctions between different types of fats are clearly explained, along with the caveat that fats are necessary for healthy brains and cells. Outlandish claims are debunked. This informative, entertaining, and outstanding film will help viewers become more knowledgeable about better nutritional practices.
- Constance Dickerson, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Beachwood, OH
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