VOD for middle and high school - Food chemistry

The first thing that usually comes to mind when people hear the word “vitamins” are the small and colorful pills that come in a container, to be taken with or after a meal. Why? Because grandma said so – and grandma is always right!

In terms of their chemistry, proteins are chains of amino acids. Proteins are an important ingredient in our diet, and are used by the body to build itself. Biologically, proteins play an important role as the enzymes driving many physiological processes. In essence, proteins are the workers driving all biological processes. The following video clip describes proteins’ chemical structure and explains basic concepts in chemistry.

Butter shortage in the stores? Here’s how to make it at home.