We all know eating healthy is important—but why? What are these mysterious “nutrients” that are hiding in these healthy foods? This fun animated Miniclip delves into the world of nutrients and how they help keep us healthy and energized! Your students will learn about the foods to include in their daily diet such as fats, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals, calcium, fiber, and water. With an understanding of the benefits of eating healthy, your students will be enjoying a balanced diet in no time!

Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2017. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on August 30, 2018.

Food Groups and Nutrition (5:06);.