Obesity in a Bottle. Understanding Liquid Calories and Nutrition

Description

A soda or sugary juice drink-that's how most teenagers satisfy thirst. Help them make healthier choices with this entertaining, information-packed video. It uses a fast-paced, teen-friendly format to address the enormous role that beverages play in America's growing obesity problem. Topics covered include the effect of beverages on weight gain, beverage size, the dangers of both regular and diet sodas, a comparison of sports and energy drinks, a nutritional breakdown of other popular beverages, and the benefits of drinking water. Diabetes is also studied. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act.

Runtime

21 min

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Date of Publication

[2010], c2008

Database

Films on Demand

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