Food & Nutrition

Countdown to Your Health for Kids gives an overview of the six things kids can do each day to stay healthy. Perfect for elementary students, kids will discover the importance of eating fruits and vegetables, drinking water, having positive mental health, limiting time spent in front of a screen, getting…

This program addresses a number of health issues including: foods to avoid, healthy body weight, harmful substances, the importance of regular exercise, rest and sleep - especially for adolescents. The need for regular physical examinations including seeing a medical doctor, a dentist, and an optometrist regularly is emphasised. (Visual Learning…

Get the facts on the amazing egg. Learn about size, grade, color, storage, cooking temperatures, and nutrition. Explore the versatility of eggs, the various ways they can be prepared and how they contribute to the preparation of many other foods. Egg recipes are included and demonstrated by comedian Stevie Ray.

Grains are the "staff of life." Do your students think grain comes in a cereal box or a plastic wrapped loaf of bread? This program is a quick tour through the world of grains from staples such as rice, wheat and corn to lesser known grains such as buckwheat, kasha,…

Who doesn't love the smell of cookies in the oven? Cookies are a tasty treat and offer a rewarding baking experience. Chef Colleen Miner discusses the ingredients needed, measuring techniques, and many different varieties of cookies including drop, bar, cut out, rolled, pressed and molded. She demonstrates her favorite chocolate…

From pancakes to loaf bread, quick breads are fast and fun to prepare as well as delicious to eat. Chef Nancy Mauer shows how to make muffins, bread, popovers and biscuits in your own kitchen, while discussing ingredients and basic techniques.