Light Speed Nutrition Bundle - Video

Light Speed Video Learning is a comprehensive video course designed to teach core curriculum subjects. Our rapid-fire approach keeps students engaged while our cast of young actors, humorous skits, mnemonics, and on-screen graphics present step-by-step examples to teach students the essentials to master a subject. Each module includes a video program plus a digital workbook that follows along with the program to reinforce the video material. The subject matter correlates directly to state standards and is produced and designed by an academic team of professors, students, actors, comedians, and teachers. Fast forward to success with this personal tutor in a box!

The Nutrition Bundle includes all four Light Speed programs and goes beneath the surface to reveal every facet of high school level nutrition. Using a cast of young actors and on-screen graphics, this program breaks down difficult topics and transforms it into absorbable, eye-appealing information. The Standard Deviants Nutrition gets down to the fruits and nuts of the vitamins, minerals and water needed to make our bodies work. Teens will understand the importance of the choices they make to maintain a healthy, strong lifestyle and what makes up the perfect plate!

Topics covered:
• What is Nutrition? • Macronutrients: Carbohydrates • Macronutrients: Fats • Macronutrients: Protein • Digestion • Metabolism • Metabolic Syndrome • Sugar Overload and Processed Foods • Calories and Nutrients • Hunger and Appetite • Grains Fruits and Veggies • Nuts, Seeds, Beans, Fish, Poultry, Eggs and Red Meat Dairy and Calcium • Sugar, Salt, Oil and Alcohol • Food Geometry • Introduction Vitamins • Vitamin Considerations • Minerals • Water • What Are Nutritional Disorders • Exploring Nutritional Disorders • Exercise • Weight Management and Weight Loss • Every Body is Different • Alternative Diets and Diets Around the World • Psychology of Eating • Food Industry • What is Organic? Fresh and Local, or Not? • Be An Informed Consumer • Food Safety • Making Healthy Choices

Media Format: 4 DVDs + Guide
Run Time: 220 minutes
Grade Level: 7 - 12