Attachment T-4 Grade 8 Video Storyboard

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Attachment T-4: Grade 8 Video Storyboard

USDA logo.

Title screen.

We open on the BOY and GIRL having just sat
down for lunch in the cafeteria.

VISUA L NOT E S

TITLE TK
United States Department of Agriculture

VOICE OVE R

(Music)

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Some foods are high in sodium, even if you
don’t add any salt.

We cut to an overhead shot of their lunches.
The BOY has a low sodium lunch and the
GIRL has a high sodium lunch. BAR CHARTS
showing the amount of sodium in each lunch
appear above the food.

We cut to a medical silhouette of the GIRL
showing her circulatory system.

We zoom in to see a microscopic view of a
blood vessel operating normally.

VISUA L NOT E S
Sodium

XXmg

Sodium

XXmg

VOICE OVE R

That’s because of the way they are processed
or prepared before they even reach your plate.

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Our bodies need small amounts
of sodium to work properly.

But consuming too much sodium may lead to
high blood pressure, also called hypertension.

The blood vessel begins to contract
to illustrate hypertension.

We cut to circulatory system illustrations of the
BOY and GIRL side by side. The BAR CHARTS
illustrating their sodium intake reappear.

The GIRL’s organs pulse red to illustrate the
health risks high sodium can cause.

VISUA L NOT E S
Daily sodium intake

XXmg

Daily sodium intake

XXmg

Daily sodium intake

XXmg

Daily sodium intake

XXmg

VOICE OVE R

High blood pressure is when your blood pushes
against your arteries with too much force.

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Over time, high blood pressure can damage
your blood vessels, and increase the risk of
heart disease, stroke, blindness, and kidney
problems.

To reduce the risk of high blood pressure,
make healthy choices.

French fries.

Baby carrots.

Greasy, microwave popcorn.

VISUA L NOT E S
Sodium

XXmg

Sodium

Sodium

XXmg

XXmg

VOICE OVE R

Instead of fast food french fries...

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choose baby carrots.

Instead of regular microwave popcorn...

Healthier, light popcorn.

Hot dog.

Grilled veggie wrap.

VISUA L NOT E S
Sodium

XXmg

Sodium

Sodium

XXmg

XXmg

VOICE OVE R

... choose light microwave popcorn unsalted.

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Instead of a hot dog w/ ketchup...

choose a grilled veggie wrap with hummus on
whole grain bread.

Cut back to the BOY in the cafeteria, taking a
big bite out of an apple.

Zoom out to see the BOY and GIRL both
enjoying apples, a healthy low-sodium snack.

Team Nutrition logo.

VISUA L NOT E S

CTA TK
at http://TeamNutrition.usda.gov

VOICE OVE R

Choosing foods that are lower in sodium -within an overall healthy eating pattern... .

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..is one steptoward keeping your body healthy
now and in years to come.

(Music)

USDA logo and legal copy.
VISUA L NOT E S

United States Department of Agriculture
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

VOICE OVE R

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