Learn what water does for the body, from cell structure and joint lubrication to body temperature regulation and vitamin dissolution. Understand potential problems, such as what dehydration is and can do, and what water contamination means to third world countries and disaster areas. Get recommendations for water intake daily and during exercise, where we get our water, and health regulations for purity, filtrations and additives. (Learning Seed,...

The word 'protein' comes from a Greek word that means 'of prime importance'. Proteins help us see, contract our muscles, and clot blood. Our organs and immune system are made up of mostly protein. Learn what a protein is and the foods that provide it, how our bodies process protein, the difference between high and low quality proteins, and the recommended intakes of this essential nutrient. Learn what the best dietary sources of protein are and how...

The Alzheimer’s epidemic is a post-World War II phenomenon. At the turn of the 20th century, Alzheimer’s was virtually unknown, now it is projected to affect half of the American population. A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is considered to be a death sentence. It affects every aspect of a person’s life: their memory, their ability to learn; and the loss of their very identity. The emotional and financial cost of an Alzheimer’s patient to family...

From Carrie's career as a sports nutritionist for professional athletic teams to Tony's career as a public health nutritionist and Barbara's life as a famous food entrepreneur, this video presents engaging interviews that are sure to excite students. The viewer will learn about a variety of careers in nutrition, such as a nutrition consultant, public relations specialist, registered dietitian, food scientist, food stylist, and other food-related professionals....

Develop healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime and join Chef Marshall O'Brien as he shares nutritious food choices and healthy eating strategies in Nutrition Starts Here: Smart Eating on a Budget. Chef Marshall demonstrates and explains how cooking and eating healthy food can be both fun and delicious while saving money.

"[Foodwise] is all about helping you discover the best foods and routines for your body, establishing healthy new habits you love, and restoring your ability to eat intuitively for radiant health." —Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Pegan Diet

Conquer cravings, reset your eating habits, and heal your relationship with food with this 21-day reset program full of delicious,...

Learn about nutrition, health, and what good eating habits are. Carefully leveled text, colorful visual aids, and vibrant photographs teach early readers about food, diet, and forming daily healthy eating habits.

In these 36 lectures, get answers to questions about the evolution of the human diet and its relationship to our bodies. Bringing together insights from fields including anthropology, health science, biology, and sociology, this partnership between The Great Courses and National Geographic lays bare what science can teach us about food.

How to plan healthier meals? Chef Jen makes it easy! With her simple suggestions for grocery shopping and easy-to-follow cooking demonstrations, you'll learn to cross-utilize your ingredients to maximize efficiency in the kitchen. From barbeque pita pizza to pesto shrimp pasta, these delicious meals will help you meet your weight-loss goals.