East Greenwich High School Library: Unified Science and Social Studies - Food and Nutrition Research

What’s nutritious and delicious? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby examine nutrition, a balanced diet, and what types of foods are healthy to eat. Find out the key to healthy eating for us humans, and where we can get our nutrients from. Discover exactly how our bodies use carbohydrates, proteins and fats as fuel to exercise and move around, as well as where you can find these foods in the food pyramid. See how many servings a day of meat, bread, and fruit you need to be healthy, in addition to what you can do to get all the needed nutrients if you’re a vegetarian. An apple a day keeps the doctor away!