| When Food is the Enemy: Eating
Disorders - This new video takes a look at
all the major eating disorders and their symptoms, including
anorexia, bulimia and hinge eating. Eating disorders cover a
wide diversity of eating problems from the starvation diets of
the anorectic to the individuals who are obese. The key to this
topic is the underlying emotional problems that affect the way
these victims perceive themselves. This type of disfunction may
have serious and life-threatening complications and can be difficult
to treat. However, experts and patients will provide insight
into the causes and current methods of treatment. An excellent
overview of a hidden but growing problem. 15 minutes |
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| Investigating Food Additives
- Additives - healthful or harmful? Without preservatives,
bread would get moldy, salad oil would go rancid and other foods
would spoil on the shelves, but consumers remain concerned about
safety and the long-term effects of additives. This new video
details what additives are and how they work. It covers preservatives,
antioxidents, stabilizers, buffers, additives which provide color
and flavor and highlights BHA, BHT and sulfites. It also discusses
how the Food and Drug Administration closely monitors and evaluates
consumer problems with food additives, particularly adverse reactions
to ensure that additives are indeed safe. An excellent addition
to classes in foods, consumerism and nutrition. 23 minutes |
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Fad Diets: The Weight Loss Merry-Go-Round
Lose 10 pounds in 10 days or your money
back! "1 lost 100 pounds in 10 weeks...and never went hungry!"
Eat anything you want... whenever you want.. and still lose weight!
Have you been lured into a "smoke and mirrors" weight
loss program? You've seen the ads that promise you'll finally
be the person you've always wanted to be. All you have to do
is eat 17-1/2 pieces of Kiwi fruit for three days followed by
8 medium boiled potatoes! Consumers spend millions of dollars
trying to lose extra pounds through pills, extreme weight loss
programs and even surgery when there's only ONE rule that applies:
"You must burn more calories than you eat. In this video
nutrition experts identify several of the more popular fad diets
and why they're so appealing. Fad diets often do work - in the
short term; hut in the long term, they do not offer healthy weight
maintenance. This relevant new program will not only clarify
the dangers and frustrations of fad diets, hut also offer suggestions
to help you make the transition to healthier eating habits...habits
that will result in healthy weight loss and a lifetime of learning
how to maintain your ideal weight. 16 minutes |
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| Food Sensitivities: Allergy and
Intolerance - A frantic call comes into 911.
The victim is unable to breathe and is unresponsive. A drug overdose?
Asthma attack? This victim came in contact with a life-threatening
poison. ..peanuts. For millions, food allergies create severe
problems. This video will explain the difference between food
allergy and food intolerance, including symptoms and ways in
which they can be relieved. The eight most common food allergens
will be covered as well as how to create a response plan in case
of an allergic reaction. Although the majority of food allergens
are inconvenient and uncomfortable, some can be potentially fatal.
An informative and helpful look at an age-old problem. 11 minutes |
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| Exploring Vegetarianism:A Healthy
Alternative - Am I a vegetarian if I don't
eat meat but I do eat fish? Can I still have milk and be a vegetarian?
What about eggs? These are just some of the questions we'll answer
in this comprehensive new video about a popular but often misunderstood
subject. Terms like vegan, ovolacto vegetarian, and ovo vegetarian
will be clearly defined. Vegetarians will offer first hand information
on which foods provide all the necessary vitamins, minerals and
other nutritional supplements to keep our bodies healthy. And
we'll take a look at breakfast, lunch, dinner and maybe a few
snacks, from a vegetarian perspective. Sample menus will he provided
at the end of the program and in the viewer's guide. What a great
way to educate your students on a healthy, alternative lifestyle.
19 minutes |
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| Paper Plates To Silver Spoons:
The Complete Guide to Table Manners - This
entertaining video takes both a serious and a humorous look at
the importance of learning table manners. Viewers see the benefits
of learning proper techniques so that they become natural rather
than using correct manners only on special occasions. Starting
with a discussion of different kinds of meal settings, utensils
and the order in which they are used, viewers are taken through
the steps of a meal. This entertaining production illustrates
the importance of a good posture, how to hold and use utensils,
and how to be prepared for conversation. The program shows the
correct way to eat most common foods (salad, soup, bread, steaks,
desserts, etc.). Viewers learn what to do when faced with tricky
situations - a drink is spilled or a utensil dropped, food is
offered which they don't or can't eat, a question is asked and
their mouth is full, a situation arises and they don't know what
to do, and much more! This video covers both formal and informal
occasions and teaches manners that will assure confidence in
any dining situation. 40 minutes |
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| Introduction To Food Science
- Examines the scientific principles involved
in food - its production, storage and use. Shows how the scientific
methods are used to research and experiment with food. Includes
a discussion of the six main nutrients and food sources of each.
Chemical and physical changes in food during cooking are also
covered. 13 minutes |
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| Food Science Technology -
This video takes a step beyond Introduction To
Food Science. Topics include microorganisms, methods of food
preservation including irradiation and freeze drying, functions
of nutrients, emulsions, mixtures, additives, toxicology and
other chemical reactions. Laboratory experiments will demonstrate
mold growth, food spoilage, the role of acids and bases in food
production and others. Career opportunities are also discussed.
Use this video to provide a more in-depth look at food science
in your foods and nutrition courses. 23 minutes |
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| Consumer Foods - Have
you taken a trip to the grocery store lately? It seems as if
the shelves are growing larger and larger every day with the
introduction of with new, different, and improved foods. Start
your own classroom video library of titles to educate young consumers.
This series contains an overview of specialized ethnic cuisine
and convenience foods that are readily found in the store, as
well as some wonderful advice on how to shop and save money at
the same time. This valuable video set will remind students and
adults to prepare a list, consider cost-per-serving, and never
shop for food while hungry. If these money saving tips aren't
enough, your students will certainly benefit from the quick lesson
of buying quality meats without overspending. |
| Overview of Cuisine. 9 minutes |
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| Cooking With Convenience Foods. 11
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| Wise Food Shopping. 10 minutes |
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| Saving Money On Your Food Bill: Buying
Meats 20 minutes |
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| Consumer Food Series |
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| Cambride Nutrition Series |
| The Cambridge Nutrition Series
Nutrition Food Labels: The Inside Story on
What's Inside - Starting with a brief look at the history and
evolution of the food label, this timely presentation gives viewers
useful information on the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act
that became effective in 1994. When a label says "light,
"what does this mean? What is a 'Daily Value" and how
does it relate to you? How can a food label help you eat a healthier
diet? Viewers find answers to these and other questions in this
exciting presentation about the information available on virtually
all food packages. Additionally, they learn how the Dietary Guidelines
for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid relate to the valuable
facts found on labels. An entertaining and essential lesson for
classes studying contemporary nutrition or consumerism, groups
discussing family nutrition, and individuals interested in making
the best nutritional choices. 35 minutes |
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| What's Eating You? A Guide to
Sensible Dieting - Begins by examining how
historical and cultural perspectives of what is beautiful and
attractive have changed over the years. The program takes an
in-depth look at how the body works and what it needs to make
it function most efficiently. Covers what approaches to losing
weight really work and which ones don't! The approaches that
don't work (liquid diets, weight loss pills) are touted as quick
and easy cures but are really ineffective or outright dangerous.
This program discusses the dangers of over-eating and fasting
and examines how nutritional requirements differ between teenagers
and adults. Teens are shown that a healthy diet, exercise and
a positive self-image are the keys to looking and feeling great!
40 minutes |
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| The Food Guide Pyramid: Contemporary
Nutrition - Why did The Pyramid replace the
food groups as a guide to good nutrition? What came before the
food groups? Starting with a brief but entertaining history of
nutrition, this program illustrates how contemporary nutrition
can improve how you look, how you feel, and how you live. This
timely production highlights the foods from the major food groups
and their relationship to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
The Food Guide Pyramid is explained with emphasis on how the
sections and the pyramid as a complete unit relate to individuals.
Viewers learn how to apply the principles shown in the pyramid
to their daily diets and lifestyles. Using a fast-paced format
with graphics and informative interviews, this program provides
tips on the use of sugar, fats, and fiber in our diets along
with discussions of cholesterol, fat, and calories. What is a
serving? Why are fruits and vegetables important? What is a gram
offat? How can we make healthy food choices? With an entertaining
format, this video provides answers to these and other nutritional
questions. An important lesson for any class discussing contemporary
nutrition and for people who want to make the best nutritional
choices. 30 minutes |
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| Cambridge Nutrition Series |
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| The Exercise And Nutrition Connection
- Nutrition, exercise and personal fitness are
a focal point of society now as never before in history. There
is almost a societal obsession for health and nutrition, especially
as they relate to personal appearance. This can he very dangerous
leading to eating disorders and other physical and emotional
problems. Having the facts about nutrition and exercise can help
prevent problems and assure a healthy approach to diet and fitness.
How nutrition and exercise affect you, personally, is determined
by many factors, your metabolism being the most basic of these
factors. This program explores nutrition, exercise and your metabolism,
as they are integrated into your daily routine for a healthy
lifestyle. An explanation of metabolism, along with nutritional
requirements for your physical type, are combined with basic
exercise and fitness tips to keep you in top form for the active
lifestyle you lead. 26 minutes |
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| Why We Eat What We Eat -
Why do we choose to eat certain foods? This film
covers the influence of media, background, and life-style on
the foods chosen. The way foods are prepared directly relates
to family background, time constraints, and knowledge of food
and preparation. The film also explains unhealthy eating habits,
excess fatty content and its effects on the body, and more serious
problems like anorexia and bulimia. 17 minutes |
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| Best Breakfast - Is
breakfast the most important meal of the day - or are dieters
smart by skipping it? Besides covering energy level, the food
pyramid and fat intake, this video introduces viewers to people
with varied ideas about the morning meal. Let each of them teach
your students about breakfast choices.. .the good, the bad and
the healthy! 22 minutes |
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| CHOW! A Nutritional Curriculum
- This fast-paced humorous video combats
the typical teen "So What?" attitude toward nutrition.
It is keyed to a complete 10 lesson curriculum that makes it
easy for you to involve students in dozens of appealing activities
as well as giving them facts about diet and exercise. (Includes
75 page curriculum foldout Healthy Eating Pyramid with Eater's
and teacher's guide) 28 minutes |
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| Interactive CD-ROMs for Food
and Nutrition! - We've taken four of our
best-selling videos on foods and nutrition and developed each
of them as a complete, interactive training module on CDROM.
Using live action video, each CD-ROM program guides the user
through a series of learning objectives and interactive testing
to make sure the information is absorbed. After each section
of the video, pertinent questions are asked. If viewers give
the wrong answer, they will automatically be taken hack to review
the video component containing the answer. When they are finished,
users can print out a certificate of completion which can be
turned in to the course instructor. Why not consider a well-paced,
user-friendly interface to make learning easier for your students! |
| Eating Healthy: What Is A Serving?
- The new USDA guidelines for nutrition include
revised serving sizes and recommendations, so we've updated this
program to correlate this information with the Food Guide Pyramid.
Health benefits are discussed and viewers are encouraged to take
advantage of the new USDA recommendations, ensuring a healthy
diet. |
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79.00 |
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| Low Fat Cooking - Current
nutritional and dietary requirements recommend limiting fat content
in a healthy diet. New guidelines from the USDA and new food
labeling regulations make it easier for consumers to make healthy
choices. This informative video discusses low fat cooking and
gives examples of cooking techniques as well as several delicious
recipes. |
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| An Introduction To Food Science
- Examines the scientific principles involved
in food - its production, storage and use. Shows how the scientific
methods are used to research and experiment with food. Includes
a discussion of the six main nutrients and food sources of each.
Chemical and physical changes in food during cooking are also
covered. |
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79.00 |
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| Food Safety: What You Don't Know
Can Hurt You - This up-to-date program teaches
viewers about the dangers present in everyone s kitchen, like
food poisoning, pan fires, allowing foods to spoil because they
weren't refrigerated, storing and packaging improperly, and under
cooking, for example. Avoid these and other problems before they
happen by learning safety precautions now and for the future. |
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| Lab Packs available. Any 5 CD's $240.00
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| Vegetarianism - Defines
the vegetarian lifestyle and discusses daily nutritional requirements
and how to meet them while eating a vegetarian diet. 13 minutes |
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| Amazing Grains - This
video is a quick trip through the world of grains from staples
such as rice, wheat and corn to lesser known grains. Viewers
will learn what grain is, why it's so good to eat, where it comes
from and how it gets from the field to the table. Amazing Grains
is a basic ingredient in your recipe for a foods unit. 20 minutes |
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| Contemporary Nutrition -An Interactive
Look at the Food Guide Pyramid - This interactive
multimedia CD-ROM highlights the foods from the major food groups
and their relationship to C.DJ the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Utilizing footage from the award winning video, The Food Guide
Pyramid, the program explains the pyramid with emphasis on how
the sections relate to individuals. Students learn how to apply
the principles shown in the food guide pyramid to their daily
diets. In this interactive format, students view video clips
packed with useful information and answer a series of related
questions. Answer a question correctly, and the student proceeds.
Answer a question incorrectly, and the program quickly reviews
the video segment in which the information was covered. One compact
disc and documentation. (Windows Only!) |
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| The Fats Of Life CD-ROM - FATS is the newest four-letter word to gain attention.
And the computer is the fastest-growing, interactive way to teach
students. Put them together and you have The Eats Of Life, a
CD-ROM that is part software, part video and all solid instruction.
Using video, sound, hyperlinks, lots of graphics and pictures,
this CD-ROM really encourages your students to learn about dietary
fat and good nutrition. The main menu offers these interactive
choices: o The Basics o Dining Out o Nutritional Makeovers o
Fatbuster Game o Lowfat, No Fat, Fake Fat o The Fat Or Fiction
Test o Recipes To Cut The Fat. Users select their own paths as
they measure their eating habits in terms of fat and calories.
They watch a video or slide presentation about fat, cholesterol,
calories and "Iite" cooking methods. And, as an added
feature, teachers can use a record-keeping option to track student
progress. Can be used on either a Macintosh or an IBM computer. |
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| Healthy Lifestyles CD-ROM
- This multimedia program provides information
to help people make the hest decisions for living healthy and
feeling good. The two CD-ROM set contains sections covering diet/exercise,
smoking, alcohol abuse, sexual health and teen pregnancy. (Contains
2 Windows CD-ROMs and documentation) |
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| Nutrition And Menu Planner CD-ROM
- This fun, interactive program allows the
user to plan a day's menu including breakfast, lunch and dinner
by choosing foods from the nutrition pyramid groupings. nutritional
values of food items will appear along side each food selection
as meals are planned for the day. Personal information will be
stored in a database to be accessed later to compare these personal
nutrition requirements with the food values selected from over
4000 items. Live action video clips on the nutrition pyramid
as well as useful information about the new food label provide
a fun, hands-on activity for individuals interested in practicing
good nutrition |
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| Interactive Guide To What's Inside
Nutrition Food Labels - This interactive
multimedia CD-ROM provides an entertaining and essential lesson
on the history and evolution CD of the food label. Students learn
about today's food labels and how they can use the information
to make healthy food choices. Utilizing footage from the video,
Nutrition Food Labels, the program explains how the Dietary Guidelines
for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid relate to the valuable
facts found on labels. In this interactive format, sttidents
view video clips packed with useful information and answer a
series of related questions. Answer a question correctly, and
the student proceeds. Answer a question incorrectly and the program
quickly reviews the video segment in which the information was
covered. One compact disc and documentation. (Windows Only!) |
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| Taste and Flavor: The Inside
Story - One of the joys of eating is savoring
flavorful, tasty food. But what we perceive as "taste is
actually much more. This video explores the difference between
what we know as taste and flavor, including taste buds and sense
of smell, as well as how our taste changes as we become older.
10 minutes |
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| Nutrition Series |
| The New Nutrition Pyramid -
One of the main reasons for revising the USDA
food pyramid was to help people analyze their eating habits and
start making healthy choices. This video provides information
on the five food groups, helps viewers look at personal eating
habits, and stresses the importance of a well-balanced diet in
conjunction with exercise. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle means
knowing how the body functions, providing for nutritional needs
and eating a balanced diet from the food pyramid. 13 minutes |
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| Read The Food Label - Examines the new labeling requirements imposed by
the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which will make nutrition
information universal in the marketplace - almost every food
will carry it. In addition, the new regulations will ensure that
all nutrition information is up-to-date with the dietary needs
of Americans in the 90s. 15 minutes |
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| Eating Healthy: What Is A Serving?
- The new U SDA guidelines for nutrition
include revised serving sizes and recommendations, so we've updated
this video to correlate this information with the Food Guide
Pyramid. Health benefits are discussed and viewers are encouraged
to take advantage of the new USDA recommendations, ensuring a
healthy diet. 8 minutes |
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| Nutrtion Series |
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| Food Pyramid Bingo Life In The
Fast Food Lane - The lunch hour calls most
Americans to the drive-thru lane or to the dining area of a well-known
fast food restaurant. Knowing what or what not to eat can he
very tricky because most menu items are high in fat, calories
and sodium. This video offers tips for making wise fast food
choices, including specific ways to cut fat and calories, and
steps for adding complex carbohydrates and fiber. It introduces
some new lighter foods offered by many fast food chains. It also
gives a comparison of leading fast food items: burgers, fries,
chicken, pizza and breakfast foods. An excellent program for
those who want to eat a healthy, balanced diet but continue to
find themselves trapped in the fast food lane. |
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