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Frye, Bernard L.; Neill, Robert L. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
A system of scoring food intake that can be used to encourage students to make more intelligent decisions regarding their diets is presented. A sampling of points assigned to a variety of foods, a copy of a typical student diet record, and an example on how to calculate scores are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Biology, Body Composition, Decision Making, Dietetics
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Anastasiou, C. J. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
The effect of sunlight on skin is described. Topics of discussion include the ozone layer, photosynthesis of vitamin D, tanning, the immune system, skin cancers, moles, prevention, sunscreens, effect of diet, vitamins C and E, the retinoids, carotenoids, and vaccines. Activities are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Biology, Cancer, Dietetics, Health Education
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Maxwell, Christine D. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
A series of recipes that can be used to show how algae is used in diets around the world are presented. Information on the harvesting and preparation of the seaweeds prior to packaging and distribution is provided. The recipes use both red and brown seaweeds. (KR)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Dietetics, Economics