Staying healthy
Health and PE Personal and Social Capability
Introduce the concepts of being healthy to your class and use this playlist to discuss the role of food in being healthy and how food affects our overall well being.
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4:45 | Published 3 years ago
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How to measure a healthy, well-balanced diet

The calculation of nutrition for athletes, the importance of various liquids that are needed, and also the components of a healthy diet, protein, carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables.

Health and PE
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3:23 | Published 4 years ago
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Healthy Vending

Vending machines have a reputation for providing quick snacks with little nutritional value. But imagine putting your change in

News and current affairs
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3:18 | Published 2 years ago
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Keeping fresh food healthy

Nothing beats chomping into some fresh produce! But getting food that's truly fresh can be tricky. Luckily Sandra Olivier and Kai Knoerzer from the CSIRO have developed a new way to keep your food fresh for longer!

Design and technologies
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2:30 | Published 4 years ago
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Junk food v healthy food

Harrison learns from a nutritionist why junk food tastes good and why fruit is a better option.

Health and PE
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3:39 | Published 3 years ago
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How to keep your bones super healthy

Your skeletal system is one of the most important parts of your body. And Paul Anderson and Jackson Ryan from the University of South Australia, are researching new ways to keep your bones in tiptop shape!

Design and technologies
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2:12 | Published 4 years ago
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Eating healthy can make you grow taller

Harrison explains why people are taller today than they were 100 years ago.

Health and PE
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15:27 | Published 2 years ago
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The smelly but healthy truth about body bacteria

Dr Xand goes unwashed for three days to prepare three rather unsavoury dishes: armpit, bellybutton, and toe cheese! This bacterial trio of treats takes a while to solidify just like the edible kind of cheese. Why we gather such a horrendous smells whilst going unwashed is explained, along with the actual health benefits of body bacteria. Dr Chris is the unfortunate participant in guessing which of Xand's body parts produced each fromage formation. Fortunately, after the final sniff, no body bag

Science
15:07 | Published 1 year ago
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Footy Pups

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Healthy Eating

Get outdoors, learn about teamwork and develop your ball skills with Rachel and the Footy Pups. Rachel and her team have their healthy heads on while making a 'super striker smoothie'.

Health and PE
4:47 | Published 1 year ago
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Finding My Magic

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Let's Be Healthy

Kate sees the dentist with a bad toothache and learns about regular dental care and healthy eating. A children's rights education program designed to teach students about their rights and responsibilities. Features Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.

Civics and citizenship
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2:16 | Published 1 year ago
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Myopia, eye health and natural light

The University of Queensland's Scott Read explains what myopia is, how the eye works and how spending time in natural light helps keep eyes healthy.

Health and PE
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3:01 | Published 9 years ago
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Waabiny Time: Teeth

This clip looks at the importance of keeping your teeth clean and eat healthy food. It shows some children getting a check up at

Indigenous Australians
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3:13 | Published 7 years ago
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Scope: Bones

BONES We all know strong bones are important for a healthy body, but what are bones made of and why are they so strong? Laura

Science
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1:38 | Published 1 year ago
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Good Fats

What do fish, eggs, avocado and nuts have in common? They all contain good fats. Dr Veronica Chachay explains why our bodies need good fats, its role in the healthy functioning of our cells, systems and organs, and how to pick the good fats from the bad.

Biology
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3:51 | Published 2 years ago
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Living with a food allergy

Join Elizabeth on a shopping trip as she explains what life is like with a food allergy and we learn why allergies occur, what some of the most commons one are and some of the choices one must make to stay healthy while living with one.

Health and PE
28:23 | Published 3 years ago
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Operation Ouch!

The Doctors reveal what comes out of your mouth when you cough, Dr Xand gets a front row seat at a life-changing operation and there ARE more intriguing medical mysteries to solve in Ouch & About.

Health and PE
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3:52 | Published 8 years ago
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Childhood Obesity

New research shows a quarter of Australian teens are overweight, and 85% aren't doing enough exercise. Health experts are warn

News and current affairs
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8:38 | Published 5 years ago
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For the Juniors - Healthy Choices

We need to look after our body as we grow and get old. This includes giving it healthy food, exercise to make our heart and musc

History
9:03 | Published 9 years ago
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Science Clips

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Teeth And Eating

This series is designed to stimulate children's interest and active involvement in science. Each episode investigates a particular scientific topic using clips and bright graphic animations. Today's program explains the importance of looking after your teeth, a balanced diet and exercise for good health.

Science
14:14 | Published 5 years ago
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For The Juniors

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The Human Body - Looking After Your Body

Why does our body need oxygen, food and water to stay alive? Our body has some if its own ways to look after itself but we need to look after our body as we grow and get old. This includes giving it healthy food, exercise to make our heart and muscles strong, wearing appropriate clothing for the seasons to keep us warm, cool or dry and protecting our skin from the sun. What do we do every day to look after our body?

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