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Activity Idea: Swat the Fly
This adaptation of a traditional language-learning game is a great way to build enthusiasm about nutrition lessons.
Energy: An Inside Look
We?re bombarded with advertisements for foods, beverages, and supplements to improve energy levels, increase focus and attention span, and get us through a mid-afternoon slump. Understanding the difference between the hype and the truth is key for optimum energy levels and good health.
4 Reasons to Love Butternut Squash
There are many reasons to love this bright orange gourd. Here are the top four:
How Do Minerals Work? Part One
We don?t eat rocks or dirt, but did you know that they are actually an important part of the food chain? Minerals in the earth are absorbed by water and plants, and then we absorb those same minerals when we eat plants or drink water. We also get minerals when we eat or drink foods that come from animals that consumed the mineral-rich plants and water.
How Do Vitamins Work? Part One
There are 13 different vitamins, and they?re vital micronutrients. You can divide them into two groups: fat-soluble and water-soluble.
Substitute Your Way to More Whole Grains
The best way to start eating more whole grains is to replace some of the refined-grain foods in your diet with foods that are made from whole grains.
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