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The Exchange System
This fast-paced title introduces the exchange system with special effects, graphics, and easy-to-follow examples. This teaching tool to make the exchange system user friendly. 16 minutes Copyright 1997. 
Price $89 VHS Item # 124
     Spanish Version Item # 124s
Price $119 for DVD Item # 124DVD

How To Estimate Food & Fluid Intake
Trains personnel to provide accurate estimates of food and fluid intake; documentation methods.
14 minutes, Copyright 1998.
Price $89 VHS Item # 240
Price $119 DVD Item # 240DVD

Special Diet Explanations For Food Service Workers
Wouldn't it be great if food service workers knew the nutrition facts behind special diets such as dysphagia, puree, mechanical soft, restricted sodium, cholesterol and diabetic? The more they know about the why of special diet, the better employee they will be. This video will explain nutrition basics and the reasons for specially prepared foods. 16 minutes, Copyright 1997.
Price $89 VHS Item # 241
Price $119 DVD Item # 241DVD

Nutrition Problems of the Elderly
Malnourishment including obesity; chewing problems; alcoholism; drug-food interactions; constipation; iron; dehydration; eating alone vs. lonely eating. 14 minutes, Copyright 1997.
Price $89 VHS Item # 246
Price $119 DVD Item # 246DVD

Basic Nutrition for School Food Service
This is great for in-service training. Provides information about special problems of school-age children; growth needs; special calcium and iron needs; diet fads; recognizing anorexia and bulimia; sports nutrition basics; food service workers become better employees when they understand the nutritional challenges of the students they serve. 16 minutes, Copyright 1997.
Price $89 VHS Item # 256
Price $119 DVD Item # 256DVD

Basic Nutrition for Long Term Care Staff
Understanding the special nutrition problems of the elderly is crucial. Points include taste changes; loss of appetite; chewing problems; need for special nutrients such as calcium; weight loss.
14 minutes, Copyright 1997.
Price $89 VHS Item # 257
Price $119 DVD Item # 257DVD

Hypertension & Nutrition
Exciting new research has found that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products can reduce hypertension as much as the most commonly used hypertension medications. Easy-to-make recipes demonstrated. 
15 minutes, Copyright 1997.  
Price $89 VHS Item # 258
Price $119 DVD Item # 258DVD

Food & Medicine Interactions
Patients will learn about the how and why of food and medicine interactions, including the speeding up or slowing down of drug absorption; how medicines may affect nutrient absorption, women, and persons with chronic diseases; the importance and frequency of this problem; special relevance for elderly patients; specific examples such as anti-depressants, antibiotics and other medications discussed. Information on reducing the risk of unwanted food-medicine interactions outlined. 14 minutes, Copyright 1997.
Price $89 VHS Item # 263
Price $119 DVD Item # 263DVD

Eating Disorders
This video features teenagers with eating disorders candidly speaking about their experiences and motivations; experts review warning signs, physical and health problems; available treatments discussed.
17 minutes, Copyright 1996.  
Price $89 VHS Item # 265
Price $119 DVD Item # 265DVD

Your Digestive System
This video provides general information about the organs of the digestive system, the digestive process, and the absorption of nutrients. Common digestive problems and coping strategies are also reviewed.
17 minutes, Copyright 1999.
Price $89 VHS Item # 298
Price $119 DVD Item # 298DVD

Herbal Supplements
Ginkgo Biloba, St. John's Wort, Ginseng, Garlic and Echinacea are among the herbal supplements that are achieving an astonishing popularity. This video helps viewers make informed judgments.
15 minutes, Copyright 1998.  
Price $89 VHS Item # 346,
Price $119 DVD Item # 346DVD

The Role of Exercise in Recovery
Exercise triggers the release of mood-elevating brain chemicals. That's why many people report that the greatest gain from exercise is not physical but mental. Some people joke that exercise is addictive because of the positive reinforcement that exercise constantly provides. In many ways exercise is very helpful both in the recovery process and for long-term success. 16 minutes, Copyright 1999.
Price $89 VHS Item # 349
Price $119 DVD Item # 349DVD

Osteoporosis
Reviews bone building process; calcium role and sources; supplement issues; discusses factors such as gender, age, weight bearing exercise, and smoking; need to eat calcium as teenager and as an adult. 16 minutes, Copyright 1997.
Price $89 VHS Item # 351
Price $119 DVD Item # 351DVD

Poison Prevention 
In a lively entertaining presentation, children and adults are alerted to common household poisoning dangers. Besides warning children about swallowing or eating what they find around the house, adults are cautioned to move temptations, such as brightly colored medicines, out of reach. An excellent videotape with high production values as well as sound advice. 15 minutes, Copyright 1999. 
Price $89 VHS Item # 352
     Spanish Version Item # 352s
Price $119 DVD Item # 352DVD

Genetically Engineered Food
No other food issue in the 21st century has aroused greater passion than the furor over genetically engineered food. Is it different from traditional hybrid techniques? Should it be labeled? Will it create super-bugs? These and other issues are discussed.
18 minutes, Copyright 2001.
Price $89 VHS Item # 361
Price $119 DVD Item # 361DVD

Hepatitis
Hepatitis is a major public health problem. Of particular concern for substance abusers is hepatitis B and C because these diseases can be transmitted through contaminated needle exchange. Also 40 to 60% of alcohol abusers who have cirrhosis of the liver have some form of hepatitis. Hepatitis A is also discussed. All aspects of the causes, transmission and treatment are presented.
17 minutes, Copyright 2001.
Price $89 VHS Item # 367
Price $119 DVD Item # 367DVD

Depression: Separating Myths from Facts
Defines depression and describes it by telling four stories, demonstrating the various ways depression can look and how anyone can be affected. 15 minutes, Copyright 2004.
Price $89 VHS Item # 376
Price $119 DVD Item # 376DVD

Depression & Substance Abuse
This title describes the dynamic of how alcohol and drugs affect a person with depression. Issues such as: genetics, psycho-social dynamics, coping behaviors and brain mechanics are explored. Treatments such as psychological therapy, twelve-step programs and anti-depressant drugs are also presented.
19 minutes, Copyright 2004.
Price $89 VHS Item # 377
Price $119 DVD Item # 377DVD

Sexually Transmitted Disease
This video explains the most common STD's. Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Herpes, Syphilis, Hepatitis B & HPV are just some of the conditions described. Issues such as causes, treatment, & prevention are also discussed. 18 minutes, Copyright 2004. Click here to see a sample clip of this video.
Price $89 VHS Item # 395
Price $119 DVD Item # 395DVD

The Dysphagia Diet
Many people have difficulty chewing and swallowing foods and fluids due to a variety of conditions including poorly fitting dentures, stroke, and muscular or neurological disorders. All four levels of National Dysphagia Diet are described, from regular food to a pureed diet. Includes suggestions on how to prepare and serve tasty, attractive and nutritious meals at all levels.
20 minutes, Copyright 2005.
Price $89 VHS Item # 407
Price $119 DVD Item # 407DVD

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