Nutrition: Fueling the Human Machine

Identifies the functions of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals in the human body, as well as the food groups in which these nutrients can be found. Examines some common related problems such as obesity, food additives, and refined sugar. Encourages a balanced and varied diet combined with an exercise program, and demonstrates men and women of all ages and ethnic groups engaging in the suggested activities., Enumerates the facts of nutrition that affect our physical health and well-being. Encourages a balanced and varied diet, discusses the possible dangers of food additives and sugar, and emphasizes the importance of exercise to avoid obesity., Film demonstrates the biological facts that affect our physical needs. Balance and variety are stressed over any specialized diet; possible dangers of food additives and sugar and the need for exercise to avoid obesity constitute a holistic approach to nutrition.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.