Nutrition and Eating Disorders
Whether they’re viewed from a behavioral standpoint or from a profound psychological perspective, one thing is clear—eating disorders stress the body’s systems and put individuals at increased risk for disease, infertility, organ failure, and ...
Basic Nutrition
Most young people acknowledge the need for fuels that won’t harm the planet—but do they realize that also applies to fueling the body? This program guides students through the basic concepts of healthy eating and the principal nutrients that kee...
The Circulatory System
This program takes a close look at the organs of the human circulatory system and how they work to sustain life. After an introductory overview, the composition of blood—its plasma, erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets—is analyzed, blood type...
The Endocrine System
After an introductory segment contrasting the human endocrine and nervous systems, this program addresses the complex physiology of the endocrine system. Topics include the endocrine organs and glands; the characteristics of hormones and the process...