Show Titles & Descriptions
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A Walk in Your Shoes: Sizing Up the Situation
Title: A Walk in Your Shoes: Sizing Up the Situation
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Middle School and High School Students, Educators
Pub. Date: 2003
Description: This is an excellent video that covers what it is like to be overweight and descrimination. This is a great video for high school and middle school aged kids to show the effects of size descrimination. It is narrated by two girls, one obese and one a thin cheerleader. The cheerleader actually dresses up in a "fat suit" for one day and you follow her through the reactions she gets from other boys and girls.
Length: 24 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Culture and Nutrition, Middle School, Secondary School, Video Tape
Source: Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

1 Copy
Available
Ask Sofia About Food Safety
Title: Ask Sofia About Food Safety
Media: Videotape
Target Audience: Secondary School/Adult
Pub. Date:1996
A humorous program that provides important safety tips for purchasing, storing, preparing and serving food. Ask Sofia About Food Safety covers how to reheat leftovers, avoid cross contamination, choose meats, effectively store food, and proper ways of cooking to minimize food borne illness.
Time/Length: 12 minutes
Number of Copies: 3
Classifications: Food Safety and Sanitation, Secondary, Adult, Video Tape
Source: KNB Productions

3 Copies
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Behind Closed Doors
Title: Behind Closed Doors
Media: Video Tape
Audience: High School and Middle School Students
Pub. Date: 2003
Description: This video is narrated by Joan Lunden and goes behind the scene of the modeling industry to investigate the real way models look and what the media does to make them look perfect in photo shoots. This is an excellent resource for teaching Media Literacy and great for showing to high school and middle school girls who are comparing themselves to models in the magazines.
Length: 15 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Culture and Nutrition, Middle School, Secondary School, Video Tape
Source: LMNO Productions

1 Copy
Available
Caring for the New Generation
1997 BLt Breakfast lunch traiing module.
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Child Obesity
Title: Child Obesity
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Adult Consumers, Parents
Pub. Date: 1998
Description: *Old Food Guide Pyramid Disclaimer*The old version of the Food Guide Pyramid (which has since been replaced by MyPyramid.gov) is used in this video. Make sure to note the newer version and its improvements when using as a resource.

This comprehensive video about child obesity confronts the problem from many different angles. It defines obesity and shows how to determine if a child is overweight. Possible family and lifestyle canges are discussed to help decrease the obesity occurrences in children. How to manage an overweight child including diet guidelines for various ages as well as continuous suport and validation is the focus of this video.
Length: 14 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Adult, Video Tape, Nutrition Education
Source: National Health Video, Inc.

1 Copy
Available
Eat to Win: Nutrition for Athletes
Title: Eat to Win: Nutrition for Athletes
Media: Video
Target Audience: Educators, Adults, Grades 6-12
Pub. Date: 2006
Description: When athletes step onto the field, court, or track, or dive into the pool, they want to perform their best. Putting good nutrition at the top of their training program will help them gain the competitive edge. This video dispels 10 common nutrition myths by explaining what to eat, when, and why using the USDA's MyPyramid as the guide.
Time/length: 20 minutes
Number of copies: 1
Classifications: Adults, Menu Planning and Production, Middle School, Nutrition Education, Secondary, Training Resource, Video
Source: Learning ZoneXpress

1 Copy
Available
Feeding With Love and Good Sense (Whole Series)
Title: Feeding With Love and Good Sense (Whole Series)
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Mothers and Parents of Young Children
Pub. Date: 1989
Description: Advice on feeding children and breast feeding; what is normal eating; eating disorders; and helping your child eat the right foods. This video covers the entire series of videos by Ellyn Satter, including The Infant, The Older Baby, The Toddler, and The Preschooler. A analytical voice over for everyday eating situations will help parents become adept at navigating the challenges of feeding a child.
Length: 60 minutes
Number of Copies: 4
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Other, Adult, Early Childhood
Source: Bull Publishing

4 Copies
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Feeding With Love and Good Sense - Infant
Title: Feeding With Love and Good Sense - Infant
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Parents of Infants
Pub. Date: 1989
Description: Get off to a right start with your infant! Ellyn Satter provides commentary on breastfeeding and bottlefeeding for your infant. Bonding is emphasized as is creating a pleasant feeding experience. Clues on how to read a babies needs from their actions are given.
Length: 15 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Other, Adult, Early Childhood
Source: Bull Publishing

1 Copy
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Feeding With Love and Good Sense - Older Baby
Title: Feeding With Love and Good Sense - Older Baby
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Parents of Young Children, Chidcare Providers
Pub. Date: 1989
Description: Infants turn to babies in no time flat and this video presents thoughtful commentary by Ellyn Satter on feeding older babies. The introduction solid foods and drinking from a cup are important developments in this period of life. Bonding and developing a pleasant eating experience are emphasized.
Length: 18 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Other, Adult, Early Childhood
Source: Bull Publishing

1 Copy
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Feeding With Love and Good Sense - Preschool
Title: Feeding With Love and Good Sense - Preschool
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Parents of Young Children, Chidcare Providers
Pub. Date: 1989
Description: Preschool age children are more refined in their growing relationship to food. Trying and handling new foods, eating while following table manners, and exerting their independence are all characteristics of Preschool age children. Lots of love and exploration can make feeding this age a joy. With thoughtful commentary, common situations are analyzed to illustrate the child's perspective.
Length: 13 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Other, Adult, Early Childhood
Source: Bull Publishing

1 Copy
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Feeding With Love and Good Sense - Toddler
Title: Feeding With Love and Good Sense - Toddler
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Parents of Young Children, Chidcare Providers
Pub. Date: 1989
Description: This video presents the advice of dietitian Ellyn Satter on feeding toddlers. Toddlers are a handful but by setting limits and allowing individual exploration mealtime can aid in a child's development. Commentary on different situations should help parents avoid common pitfalls that undermine a childs developmental progress.
Length: 13 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Other, Adult, Early Childhood
Source: Bull Publishing

1 Copy
Available
Feeding Young Children in Group Settings-Session 1-Six Principles
Title: Feeding Young Children in Group Settings-Session 1-Six Principles
Medai: Video Tape
Audience: Childcare Providers
Pub. Date: 2000
Description: In this series, the instructors help you see the relationships among child development, nutrition, and food safety. Learn strategies to support children during mealtimes. Video vignettes are used for instruction, as are instructive computer graphics and thoughtful commentary. The six basic principles of feeding young children are introduced in the first of four videos.
Length: 100 minutes
Number of Copies: 2
Classifications: Other, Adult, Video Tape
Early Childhood, Nutrition Education
Source: University of Idaho

2 Copies
Available
Feeding Young Children in Group Settings-Session 3-Choices for Children's Health and Well-Being
Title: Feeding Young Children in Group Settings-Session 2-Choices
Medai: Video Tape
Audience: Childcare Providers
Pub. Date: 2000
Description:In this session, you will examine factors to keep in mind when choosing foods to keep children healthy. What should I serve and consider when presenting food to children? Should children clean their plates? These are only some of the questions that will be addressed in this session.
Length: 142 minutes
Number of Copies: 2
Classifications: Other, Nutrition Education, Video Tape, Adult, Early Childhood
Source: University of Idaho

2 Copies
Available
Feeding Young Children in Group Settings-Session 4-Common Questions About Feeding
Title: Feeding Young Children in Group Settings-Session 4-Common Questions About Feeding
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Childcare Providers
Pub. Date: 2000
Description: In this session, you will learn how to use the six feeding principles to answer questions from parents and staff. The two instructors answer questions posed to them most often over 15 years of research. Sure to be a common FAQ resource for your childcare facility.
Length: 142 minutes
Number of Copies: 2
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Other, Adult, Early Childhood, Video Tape
Source: University of Idaho

2 Copies
Available
Food Recovery Program-Ohio County Schools
Title: Food Recovery Program
Media: Video Tape
Audience: School Administrators and Food Service Managers
Pub. Date; 2000
Description: This video tape details a case study of the Ohio County Schools Food Recovery Program and aims to promote such social action programs in other school districts across the country. The merits of food recovery are discussed and include improved community standing, greater community service for students, and less food waste. Though not a professional production, this tape will help a school or district examine its own food production system and possible implementation of a food recovery program.
Length: 15 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Other, Adult, Video Tape, Food Service Management
Source: Ohio County Schools, WV

1 Copy
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FrontLine-Fat
Title: FrontLine Fat
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Middle School and High School Students, Grades 8-12
Pub. Date: 1999
Description: Beginning with an examination of the drastic change of our food supply in the last century-fat, both bodily and in food-is dissected with a cutting perspective. This program examines how our biology is intersecting with a new food environment. The genetic component of obesity is central to this video. The fast food industry, advertising to children, and the diet industry is examined in relation to contributing to our frustration over unwanted pounds. Can one be healthy, fit, beautiful and fat. An excellent program to cover body image and the influence of the media.
Length: 60 minutes
Number of Copies: 3
Classifications: Other, Nutrition Education, Middle School, Secondary School, Video Tape
Source: PBS

3 Copies
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Hands Down on Germs
Title: Hands Down on Germs
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Elementary Students, K-5
Description:The contents include elementary information about hand washing, illness, bacteria and proper hand washing procedures. Portions of the video are animated and other information is presented with the use of hand puppets. The video is upbeat and easy to watch!
Length: 8 minutes
Number of Copies: 2
Classifications: Food Safety and Sanitation, Elementary School, Video Tape
Source:

2 Copies
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How To Feed A Picky Child
Title: How to Feed A Picky Child
Media: Video, Discussion Guide on inside of cover
Audience: Adults, Parents of young children, High School students in Home Economics
Pub. Date: 1998
Description:*Old Food Guide Pyramid Disclaimer*
The old version of the Food Guide Pyramid (which has since been replaced by MyPyramid) is used in this video. Make sure to note the newer version and its improvements when showing to audiences to prevent confusion.
This program instructs the viewer about the eating habits of pre-school children and discusses the importance of not forcing the child to eat. Also, the video emphasizes regular snack times and consistancy in feeding your child. With a little persistance future food related problems can be avoided and a picky eater will be a happy eater! Discussion guide is printed on the inside of the video tape cover.
Length: 12 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Adult, Nutrition Education, Secondary, Video Tape, Food Preparation and Presentation
Source: Alfred Higgins Productions

1 Copy
Available
How to Write and Conduct Effective Performance Appraisals (Vol. 1,2, & 3)
Title: How to Write and Conduct Effective Performance Appraisals (Vol. 1,2, & 3)
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Managers
Pub. Date: 92
Description: This is a three-segment video series of a live seminar by Jimmy Calano. The main focus of the series is how to use performance appraisals to help employees develop and improve in the workplace. Volume One discusses the role of appraisals, how appraisals identify skills and personalities, traditional methods of appraisals, and designing an appraisal format. Volume Two includes keeping track of performance throughout the year, using employee self-appraisals, understanding major performance areas and summarizing appraisals with a performance improvement plan. Volume Three emphasizes evaluation biases, motivating employees and identifying new ways to improve performance of long-time employees.
Length: 3, 65-85 minute videos
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Food Service Management, Adult, Video Tape, Training Resource
Source: Career Track Publications

1 Copy
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I am Your Child: The First Years Last Forever
Title: I am Your Child: The First Years Last Forever
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Parents of newborns or soon-to-be parents
Pub. Date: 1997
Description: There is new research in brain development that tells us of the vital importance of the relationship between caregiver and child in the critical first three years of life. New parents have a wonderful opportunity to help their child reach their full potential. This video includes information on: bonding and attachment, communication, health and nutrition, discipline, self-esteem, childcare, and self-awareness. Additional emphasis is placed on the importance of touch, what to look for in childcare, and taking care of yourself. This video is recommended for new parents who want to affect the emotional and intellectual development of their child.
Length: 29 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Early Childhood, Other, Video Tape, Adults
Source: Johnson and Johnson

1 Copy
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I'm Not a Baby Anymore: Tips for Feeding Toddlers
Title: I'm Not a Baby Anymore: Tips for Feeding Toddlers
Media: Video
Target Audience: Educators, Adults
Pub. Date: 2004
Description: This video is designed to educate parents about the importance of feeding toddlers a healthy, delicious, and varied diet. Viewers will learn which foods, and how much make up a well-balanced toddler diet. They will also learn about mealtime dos and don'ts, the best way to introduce new foods, and which beverage choices are the healthiest for toddlers.
Time/length: 11 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Adult, Culture and Nutrition, Early Childhood, Elementary, Food Preparation and Presentation, Menu Planning and Production, Nutrition Education, Video
Source: Lemon-Aid Films, Inc.

1 Copy
Available
Let's Do Lunch
Title: Let's Do Lunch
Media: Video Tape
Audience: High School and Middle School Students, Ages 13-18 yo
Pub. Date: 2004
Description: Grab your students attention with Let's Do Lunch and show them why that second meal of the day is vital to their health and academic performance. Covers childhood obesity and related conditions, the basics of balanced nutrition, good and bad cholesterol and different types of fat, and how to start making healtier food choices. Dietiticans and an athletic trainer add their stamp of authority, while savvy teens offer quick, easy, healthy, and delicious lunch and snack ideas. Break the fast food, junk food, no food habit!
Length: 26 minute
Number of Copies: 1
Classifcations: Middle School, Secondary School, Nutrition Education, Video Tape
Source: Meridian Education Corporation

1 Copy
Available
Local School Wellness Policy Satellite Seminar - October 2005
Title: Local School Wellness Policy Satellite Seminar - October 2005
Media: Video Tape
Audience: School Administrators, Teachers, Nutrition Educators, People involved in Child Nutrition Programs
Pub. Date: 2005
Description: State Dept of Ed. Child Nutrition Programs Local School Wellness Policy Satellite Seminar October 18, 2005. Presentation from NFSMI that directly addresses the rising rates of childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases and what place schools will need to play in creating healthy children for the future. Case studies are given for existing school wellness policies as examples for those that can be recreated in your own school district. The video quality is not the best, but the content is very current and top notch. This video will help launch ideas for a school wellness policy in your district.
Length: 120 minutes
Number of Copies: 5
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Adult, Video Tape
Source: Idaho St. Dept. of Education and the USDA

5 Copies
Available
Making Healthy Choices in the Grocery Store - NFSMI
Title: Making Healthy Choices in the Grocery Store - NFSMI
Media: Video Tape
Audience: School and Childcare Food Service Personnel
Description: *Old Food Guide Pyramid Disclaimer*The old versions of the Food Guide Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines(which have since been replaced by MyPyramid.gov) are used in this book. Make sure to note the newer versions and their improvements when using as a resource.
Making Healthy Choices in the Grocery Store is a tool for personnel who plan, purchase and serve food in a group setting for children. The suggested procedure is for staff to plan the menus for a week or other given periods of time and make a detailed list prior to going to the grocery store. Ideas for where and when to use fruit and vegetables are coupled with the nutrients found in these foods. Special guidance is provided on how to read a food label and what the information means. Serving or portion sizes, percent of daily values, total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol, and sodium are discussed in relation to specific foods. Tips are made in what to look for in the ready-to eat cereals, pasta and breads, the dairy case, and snacks. The planning and carry through in the supermarket is well summarized at the end.
Length: 20 minutes
Number of Copies: 4
Classifications: Adult, Nutrition Education, Menu Planning and Production, Video Tape
Source: National Food Service Management Institute

4 Copies
Available
Now We're Cooking!
Title: Now We're Cooking!
Media: Video Tape
Audience: 4th-8th Grades
Pub. Date: 1993
Description: This video shows some young children that have just come inside from playing and begin discussing alternative snack ideas. It focuses on a demonstration of how children can make a snack burrito that is healthy and utilizes leftovers. Bonus: video shows how to correctly roll a burrito! Also touches on some basic kitchen safety in food preparation. A great start for any aspiring chef. Good for introductory home economic classes.
Length: 12 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Food Preparation and Presentation, Elementary School, Middle School, Video Tape
Source: Dairy Council of California

1 Copy
Available
Nutrient Basics
Title: Nutrient Basics
Media: Video
Target Audience: Educators, Grades 3-8, Adult
Pub. Date: 2005
Description: It was a bad day for the nutrient team. They had spent weeks getting ready for their presentation. It was a competition, and the winner would be on the school's health education team. Now they find out that most of the nutrient exhibit is missing. Follow along as the team searches for their missing nutrients. Learn how they solve the mystery and at the same time explain how six nutrients (protein, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fat and water) work to keep us healthy.
Time/length: 15 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Children's Activities and Projects, Elementary, Food Analysis, Middle School, Nutrition Education, Video
Source: Learning ZoneXpress

1 Copy
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Portion Size
Title: Portion Size
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Adult and Teenage Consumers
Pub. Date: 1999
Description: This is an excellent segment done by ABC News that discusses expanding portion sizes and how they may be contributing to the obesity epidemic. The genetic basis for wanting large portions of high fat foods is discussed as well as the inaccuracy of human judgement in controlling food consumption.
Length: 12 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Secondary School, Adult, Video Tape
Source: ABC News

1 Copy
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Practical Tips for Healthy School Meals Part I
Title: Practical Tips for Healthy School Meals I
Media: Video Tape
Audience: School Food Service Personnel and Management
Pub. Date: 1998
Description: Chef Jeff Simpson focuses on school food service history and modern school food service. Chef Jeff displays the components of a well-stocked school kitchen including specific descriptions of equpment for portioning, serving, weighing and measuring. Chef Jeff also discusses record keeping and the use of standardized recipes. This video contains excellent information appropriate for the beginning food service employee or professional. The presentations are very detailed and lengthy. Because the presenter speaks slowly, keeping the attention of viewers is a concern. Advise to stop the video and demonstrate the activity to keep up the pace.
Length: 72 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Food Service Equipment, Food Production and Presentation, Video Tape, Adult
Source: Texas Nutrition Education and Training Program

1 Copy
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Practical Tips for Healthy School Meals Part II
Title: Practical Tips for Healthy School Meals Part II
Media: Video Tape
Audience: School Food Service Personnel and Management
Pub. Date: 1998
Description: Chef Jeff Simpson promotes food preparation demonstrations for three recipes popular among students. These recipes include Easy Beef and Salsa Wrap, Sensational Steamed Broccoli and Polynesian Carrot Cake. His demonstrations include complete instructions to prepare these recipes and important food safety tips.
Length: 115 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Food Preparation and Presentation, Menu Planning and Production, Adult, Video Tape
Source: Texas Nutrition Education and Training Program

1 Copy
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Setting the Record Straight: The Truth About Fad Diets
Title: Setting the Record Straight: The Truth About Fad Diets
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Health Educators, Dietitians, Adult Consumers, Health Professionals
Pub. Date: 1998
Description: This video is an informative teaching tool to use at the beginning of a seminar or class to spark dialogue on evaluating diets and identifying red flags. It contains interviews with popular diet book authors as well as people off the street. Entering the Zone, Protein Power, Dr. Atkin's Diet Revolution, Sugar Busters, the Grapefruit Diet, Cabbage Soup Diet, and Beverly Hills Diet are all presented in a critical light. Use this resource to educate the public about fad diets and set the nutrition record straight.
Length: 20 minutes
Number of Copies: 2
Classifications: Special Diets, Nutrition Education, Adult, Video Tape
Source: Wheat Foods Council

2 Copies
Available
Smart Snacking for Children
Title: Smart Snacking for Children
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Parents of Young Children and Toddlers
Pub. Date: 1994
Description: Parents and caregivers learn the importance of smart snacks for their young children. Many alternatives to higher fat, fast foods are given. Try a fruit juice popcicle, popcorn with chili and garlic, or a few cut up fruits and vegetables. This video is perfect for a WIC clinic or any parent with small children.
Length: 12 minutes
Number of Copies: 3
Classifications: Early Childhood, Nutrition Education, Video Tape, Adult
Source: KNB Productions

3 Copies
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Spoiled Rotten
Title: Spoiled Rotten
Media: Video
Target Audience: Educators, Grades 3-8, Adult
Pub. Date: 2005
Description: This is a case of food safety murder! Two teen 'investigators" happen on the scene of a terrible food safety crime and must discover what went wrong to make the victims so ill. Presented in a fast-paced, informative, teen-friendly format, this DVD on food safety highlights the basics of food-borne illness and how to handle food properly. The guidelines to clean, separate, cook, and chill are covered by the team of teen food-safety 'experts". Students will enjoy the drama and will come away with what they need to know about keeping food safe and avoiding food-borne illnesses.
Time/length: 16 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Children?s Activities and Projects, Elementary, Food Safety and Sanitation, Middle School, Nutrition Education, Video
Source: Learning ZoneXpress

1 Copy
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Stop, Look, and Cook
Title: Stop, Look, and Cook
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Children ages 3-7 yo
Pub. Date: 1993
Description: David Parker journeys through the wonderful world of cooking. Fun recipes and topics of covered, apples, sandwiches, milk, and kabobs. At the same time, he teaches kids about the signs for some of kids favorite foods and things.
Length: 17 minutes
Number of Copies: 3
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Food Production and Preparation, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Video Tape
Source: Tabor/Parker Productions

2 Copies
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The Dangers of Dieting
Title: The Dangers of Dieting
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Middle School and High School Age Females, Educators and Coaches
Pub. Date: 2001
Description: *Old Food Guide Pyramid Disclaimer*The old version of the Food Guide Pyramid (which has since been replaced by MyPyramid.gov) is used in this video. Make sure to note the newer version and its improvements when using as a resource.

A very thorough and current perspective on dieting and the young female athlete, the Dangers of Dieting dispels the myth that thinner=better performance. The focus is on health, strength, and fun in regards to proper nutrition for sport. Eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors are discussed at length as a component of the female athlete triad (disordered eating, ammenorhea, osteoporosis). Commentary by registered dietitians, coaches, and world class female athletes help reinforce the need for good nutrition as a growing young women. Perfect for use by coaches or health teachers as part of an eating disorder curriculum.
Length: 20 minutes
Number of Copies: 6
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Culture and Nutrition, Special Diets, Video Tape, Secondary School, Middle School
Source: The Female Athlete Triad Awareness and Prevention Program

5 Copies
Available
The Seven Most Popular Nutrition Myths
Title:The Seven Most Popular Nutrition Myths
Media: Video Tape
Audience: High School Students and Adult Consumers
Pub. Date: 1996
Description: *Old Food Guide Pyramid Disclaimer*The old version of the Food Guide Pyramid (which has since been replaced by MyPyramid) is used in this video. Make sure to note the newer version and its improvements when using as a resource.

In this delightful videotape you will find some of the most common nutrition misconceptions such as "evil" vs. "good" foods, "natural" additives, etc. Positive nutrition messages are used to thoroughly debunk these fun myths with science.
Length: 16 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Video Tape, Adult, Secondary School
Source: National Health Video

1 Copy
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The Seven Most Popular Weight Management Myths
Title:The Seven Most Popular Weight Management Myths
Media: Video Tape
Audience: High School Students and Adult Consumers
Pub. Date: 2000
Description:This video educates consumers regarding the most popular weight management myths and the scientific basis for their ineffectiveness. The seven myths confronted are: easy, instant, no-effort, weight loss, exercise makes no difference, the remedy for cellutlite is expensive creams or pills, you can't be too rich or too thin, all calories are equal, the Atkin's Diet, and skipping meals or fasting is a good way to loss weight. Each of these myths s examined explaining the consequences of long-term use.
Length: 13 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Video Tape, Nutrition Education, Secondary School, Adult
Source: National Health Video

1 Copy
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The War on Germs
Title: The War on Germs
Media: Video Tape
Audience: 6th-12th Grades, Educators
Pub. Date: 1997
Description:Information is presented in humorous parody on overly serious newscasters. The content of the video includes the problem of foodborne illness and lack of hand washing among the public. The video discusses what can be done to improve hand washing techniques. Students will enjoy the captivating format of this video and the short, concise messages are easily absorbed.
Length: 9 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Food Safety and Sanitation, Elementary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Video Tape
Source:

1 Copy
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Top Priority--Nutrition Friendly Schools
Title: Top Priority--Nutrition Friendly Schools
Media: Video tape
Audience: School Food Service Managers, School Administration, Parents, Nutrition Professionals
Pub. Date: 2003

*Old Food Guide Pyramid Disclaimer*
The old version of the Food Guide Pyramid (which has since been replaced by MyPyramid) is used in this video. Make sure to note the newer version and its improvements when showing to audiences to prevent confusion.

This video was produced by the Wyoming Department of of Education and the USDA's "Team Nutrition" program to promote the School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. It covers the basics of what is considered a "nutrition friendly school" and how to promote a healthy school nutrition environment. The topics of school vending machines, alternatives to using food as a reward in schools, and the rising rates of childhood obesity/type 2 diabetes are discussed (note: statistics are not current).

Length: 20 minutes
Classifications: Food Service Management, Food Preparation and Presentation, Nutrition Education, Marketing, Culture and Nutrition, Menu Planning and Production, Video Tape
Source: Wyoming Department of Education

1 Copy
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Using Standardized Recipes
Title: Using Standardized Recipes
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Food Service Personnel
Pub. Date: 1962
Description: How to interpret and use standardized commercial recipes. Includes the necessity for advanced planning, precautions in substituting ingredients, conversion of weights and measures, and proper techniques for cooking and preparation. Portion control is emphasized. Several differnet types of recipes are presented. This video is an oldie but a goodie-illustrating the importance of using standardized recipes in quantity food service.
Length: 10 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Food Preparation and Production, Food Service Management, Adult, Video Tape, Menu Planning and Production, Training Resource
Source: National Educational Media, Inc.

1 Copy
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Vegetarian Facts & Myths
Title: Vegetarian Facts & Myths
Media: Video Tape
Audience: Adult Consumers and High School Students
Pub. Date: 1995
Description:This informative video confronts many common myths associated to vegetarian diets, they are as follows: there is only one kind of vegetarian, vegetarians don't get enough protein in their diet, plant foods supply all needed vitamins and minerals without any special planning, their is one special diet that every vegetarian should follow, the sooner a child goes on a vegetarian diet the healtheir they will be, and the best reason to become a vegetarian is to lose weight. This video also explains how vegetarians can benefit from label eading as well as how to avoid pesticides in fruits and vegetables.
Length: 14 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Secondary School, Adult, Video Tape, Special Diets
Source: National Health Video, Inc.

1 Copy
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Vitamins: What Do They Do (2nd Edition)
Title: Vitamins: What Do They Do (2nd Edition)
Media: Video Tape with discussion guide
Audience: Educators, Adults, High School Students, Jr. High Students
Pub. Date: 1995

Description: *Old Food Guide Pyramid Disclaimer*
The old version of the Food Guide Pyramid (which has since been replaced by MyPyramid) is used in this video. Make sure to note the newer version and its improvements when showing to audiences to prevent confusion.

A good introductory description of the different vitamins, what they do and how they contribute to health. Also, discusses good sources of these vitamins and the dangers of overdosing on vitamin pills.

Length: 15 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Nutrition Education, Special Diets, Secondary, Middle School, Adults, Video, Food Analysis
Source: Alfred Higgins Productions

1 Copy
Available
Wash Your Hands
Title: Wash Your Hands
Media: Video Tape
Audience: School Food Service Workers
Pub. Date: 2004
Description: This short video shows several examples of when to wash hands and how to do it properly when working in school food service.
Length: 5 minutes
Number of Copies: 1
Classifications: Video Tape, Adult, Food Safety and Sanitation
Source: National Food Service Management Institute

3 Copies
Available
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