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Nutrition Fundamentals

Smart Supermarket Shopping with the Food Label 
A how-to title on shopping and label reading that translates theory into practice. Describes market layout and shelf placement. Awareness of impulse buying triggers such practices as, aisle-end product placement and checkout item displays. Daily percentage values are used to compare nutrient values between competing products. 17 minutes, Copyright 1996.
Price $89 Item # 100
     Spanish Version Item # 100s
     Diabetes Version Item # 100d
Price $119 DVD Item # 100DVD

Exploring The New Food Pyramid
At last!  The new food pyramid, or rather, food pyramids, explained.  Exploring MyPyramid takes the viewer on a tour of the pyramid, using a sample 2000 calorie/day diet.  The key points of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines are incorporated, with lots of examples. 
20 minutes, Copyright 2005 
Price $89 VHS Item #174N  
Price $119 DVD Item #174DVD

Children and Teens

Child Obesity
A Guide for Parents. Includes childhood obesity risk factors; obesity definitions; possible lifestyle and family changes that ameliorate this problem; need for support and validation. 14 minutes, Copyright 1998.
Price $89 Item # 296
     Spanish Version Item # 296s
Price $119 DVD Item # 296DVD

Special Problems

Sexually Transmitted Disease
This title 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 1998.
Price $89 VHS Item # 395
     Spanish Version Item # 395s
Price $119 DVD Item # 395DVD

Weight Management

Fruits & Vegetables
Includes recipes for Orange Spinach Delight, Fruit Sauce, Red Beans and Rice, and more… 18 minutes, Copyright 1998.
Price $89.95 Item # 173
Price $119 DVD Item # 173DVD

Women

Pregnancy & Smoking
This title provides useful information on how smoking impacts conception and poses serious threats to the unborn baby. Among the points made are: father's smoking may harm the unborn child; smoking during pregnancy may cause birth defects; deciding to have a baby is a great time to quit smoking.
16 minutes, Copyright 1999.
Price $89 VHS Item # 321
     Spanish Version Item # 321s
Price $119 DVD Item # 321DVD

Diabetes

Stress, Depression & Diabetes
Stress and depression act on the parts of the brain that contribute to the regulation of both appetite and blood sugar. In addition, both conditions influence a person's lifestyle choices; no wonder they can wreak havoc with the management of diabetes. Diabetes can act as a stress and cause depression; helpful suggestions on how to manage this complex interaction. 
18 minutes, Copyright 2005
Price $89 VHS Item # 409
Price $119 DVD Item # 409DVD

Obesity & Type 2 Diabetes
New video explains the connections between obesity and type 2 diabetes.  Discusses damage caused by free fatty acids and other ways in which obesity contributes to diabetes and heart disease.  Lots of tips on how to move more and eat less. 
19 minutes, Copyright 2006.
Price $89 Item # 324
Price $119 DVD Item # 324DVD

Gestational Diabetes  
This title describes the development of gestational diabetes. The role of diet as a factor in prevention & treatment is discussed. Exercise choices are presented. Answers to the most frequently asked questions are provided. 18 minutes, Copyright 2003.
Price $89 Item # 364
     Spanish Version Item # 364s
Price $119 DVD Item # 364DVD 

Substance Abuse & Alcohol

Substance Abuse & Nutrition
Video gives an introduction to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans as shown in the new graphic, MyPyramid.  Special applications for substance abusers emphasized.  Includes tips on food preparation and food safety.  Explains why it's better to get nutrients from food than supplements.
20 minutes, Copyright 2006.
Price $89 VHS Item # 260
     Spanish Version Item # 260s
Price $119 DVD Item # 260DVD

Alcohol & The Brain
This title summarizes all the research that shows how alcohol effects various parts of the brain, both immediately and long-term. It also discusses the latest theories on how alcohol can exacerbate other addictions and some of the implications for treatment. 18 minutes, Copyright 2002.  
Price $89 VHS Item # 393
Price $119 DVD Item # 393DVD

Drug Abuse & Bipolar Disorder
This title describes exactly what bipolar disorder is. The dynamic of how alcohol and drugs affect a person with bipolar disorder is examined. Issues such as: genetics, depression, mania and brain mechanics are explored. Treatments such as psychological therapy and anti-depressant drugs are also presented.
19 minutes, Copyright 2003.
Price $89 VHS Item # 391
Price $119 DVD Item # 391DVD

Smoking

Exercise & Smoking Cessation
Exercise triggers the release of mood-altering endorphins and neurotransmitters. That's why exercise helps people to relieve stress when they stop smoking. Another benefit is better weight management. This title explains these points and provides suggestions on how to begin. Physical activity is a key element of any smoking cessation program. 12 minutes, Copyright 1999.
Price $89 VHS Item # 350
     Spanish Version Item # 350s
Price $119 DVD Item # 350DVD

Second Hand Smoke
Do you smoke?  If you answered no, you may be wrong.  If you're in the same room as a smoker, you're still smoking. This title explores the special risks of secondhand smoke to those who are forced to inhale smoke. The tape concludes with action suggestions to insure a smoke-free environment. 15 minutes, Copyright 2003.
Price $89 VHS Item # 320

     Spanish Version Item # 320s
Price $119 DVD Item # 320DVD

Nicotine and the Brain
Nicotine is one of the most addictive substances known.

This video explains just how nicotine affects the brain and why it is so addicting.

Includes an extensive treatment section.

18 minutes, Copyright 2005

Price $89 VHS Item #374

Price $119 DVD Item #374DVD