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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS I ______ __ _ _ _ _ _ _-J Soft, hand-sketched drawings enhance this informative booklet written for parents-to-be. It clearly describes the advantages of breastfeeding, the process of getting started, concerns along the way, and weaning and stresses the importance of good nutrition while nursing. An extensive food guide encourages the daily consumption of whole grains and dark greens. This valuable pamphlet should be made available to all expectant parents through classes, clinics, and doctors' offices. VISUAL
Childbirth Education in a Cultural Context, 1979. From Videograph , 2833 25th St., San Francisco, CA 94110, 3 films, 16mm, or color videocassettes, 3/4", leader's guide, 4 pp., each film, purchase, $185, rental, $25; each videocassette, $120; Tamika's Birth, II min.; Maternidad, 10 min., Spanish language, printed script in English; Dar Pecho, 10 min., Spanish language, printed script in English. These 3 excellent video/films offer childbirth education which is "culturally and linguistically tailored" to black and Spanish-speaking audiences. The productions do not treat nutrition in depth, but define it simply and show it to be an important factor in health along with exercise and rest. Psychological and physical concerns are presented, and the viewer sees men as well as women in sharing and supportive roles. Tamika's Birth, filmed with a black cast, features an overview of pregnancy, an actual delivery, and breastfeeding. The same topics are divided into 2 presentations for Latin audiences - Maternidad and Dar Pecho. These productions approach the topics naturally and sensitively. The cultural contexts are especially well done. Appropriate audiences include high school family life classes, prenatal classes, clinics, and planned parenthood centers. BOOKLET
Eating Hints: Recipes and tips for better nutrition during treatment, 1980. From Office of Cancer Communications, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD 20205, 94 pp., free. Cancer patients faced with eating problems related to treatment or the disease itself will find this booklet extremely useful. According to the 99 cancer patients interviewed for the book, there are 5 general areas of complaint: nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, mouth soreness and
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dryness, tired feeling, and intestinal upset. The book comprises discussions of these problems and recipes toward their solutions. Nostalgic 2-color graphics and a spacious print format contribute attractiveness to this free, informative booklet. FILM
Kids for Sale, Action for Children's TeleVlSlon, 1979. From Mass Media Ministries, 2116 Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218, film, 20 min., purchase, $285; preview/rental $30 for 3 days. The viewer is bombarded with clips of one food or toy commercial after another a la Saturday morning TV. Young children who are charming but very difficult to understand are interspersed with the advertisements and offer their reactions and interpretations. With both the audio and visual components often blurred and muddled, the production is not of the highest quality. The main value of this production is to create a mood and to serve as a jumping-off point for discussion of the purpose and effect of advertising to young children. Preschool staff members and parents are the major audience. Nutritionists involved in consumer education and communications may also find it useful. BOOKLET
A Mini Book about Healthful Eating, Wintle, C., and R. Crocker, 1979. From Project Outside/Inside, 81 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143,26 pp., 1-15 copies, $.75 each; 16 or more, $.40. Many practical ideas on how to align one's diet more closely with the Dietary Guidelines cram this booklet, which stresses wholesomeness, freshness, and variety in the diet. Attractive format and illustrations lend appeal. The implication that all additives are harmful and some unwarranted phraseology such as "caused by" and "'better than" weaken overall credibility. Nonetheless, this booklet is useful as a mini-text or handout for adult consumer and community nutrition classes oriented toward more healthful eating. REPRINT
More than You Ever Thought You Would Know about Food Additives, Lehmann, P., 1979. From Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, CO 81009, reprint from FDA Consumer, no. 545H, 7 pp., free. Consumers will appreciate this straightforward presentation of an often confusing subject. This article defines additives
along with their uses to improve nutritional value, to maintain freshness, to help in processing or preparation, and to make food more appealing. An alphabetical Iisting of over 100 additives commonly added to foods is coded according to these various uses. There are brief descriptions of the testing and approval processes. This concise piece is useful at the high school level and above. FILM
The Most for Your Money, 1979. From United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association, N. Washington at Madison, Alexandria, VA 22314, film, 16mm, 5 min., $45. No clear message emerges from this quick look at fresh fruits and vegetables. Julia Child assures us that we eat a lot of fresh produce and that the American produce marketing system is remarkable. Originally used as a public service announcement, this short is now available to educators. ~
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Slender: The diet guide that's a way of life, Thomas, F.M., 1980. From Simply Slender, Box 446, Encinitas, CA 92024, 7-page foldout, blank menu plan pad. This skinny diet guide offers a sensible means of weight management. In simple and concise language, it presents an exchange system for the user to follow at any I of7 different calorie levels. Although the daily menus are high in protein, this approach promotes an otherwise balanced and varied diet based on sound nutrition principles. This guide suggests the development of eating habits during weight loss which will facilitate ongoing weight control after desired weight is achieved. It is highly useful for teenagers as well as adults. ~implY
POSTER
Nutrition Scoreboard, 1980. From Center for Science in the Public Interest, 1755 S St. NW, Washington, DC 20009, 18" x 24" poster, $2; laminated, $4.50. This visual lists more than 200 foods, each with a serving size and a point score. According to a formula not included with this unit, foods receive points for their content of protein; complex carbohydrates, including fiber; polyunsaturated fat; vitamin A; vitamin C; riboflavin; niacin; iron; and calcium. Foods lose points for saturated and monounsaturated fats, cholesterol, sodium, added sugars, and high-fat content. Nutrition advice is VOLUME
12
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4
1980
Childbirth Education in a Cultural Context, 1979. From Videograph , 2833 25th St., San Francisco, CA 94110, 3 films, 16mm, or color videocassettes, 3/4", leader's guide, 4 pp., each film, purchase, $185, rental, $25; each videocassette, $120; Tamika's Birth, II min.; Maternidad, 10 min., Spanish language, printed script in English; Dar Pecho, 10 min., Spanish language, printed script in English. These 3 excellent video/films offer childbirth education which is "culturally and linguistically tailored" to black and Spanish-speaking audiences. The productions do not treat nutrition in depth, but define it simply and show it to be an important factor in health along with exercise and rest. Psychological and physical concerns are presented, and the viewer sees men as well as women in sharing and supportive roles. Tamika's Birth, filmed with a black cast, features an overview of pregnancy, an actual delivery, and breastfeeding. The same topics are divided into 2 presentations for Latin audiences - Maternidad and Dar Pecho. These productions approach the topics naturally and sensitively. The cultural contexts are especially well done. Appropriate audiences include high school family life classes, prenatal classes, clinics, and planned parenthood centers. BOOKLET
Eating Hints: Recipes and tips for better nutrition during treatment, 1980. From Office of Cancer Communications, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD 20205, 94 pp., free. Cancer patients faced with eating problems related to treatment or the disease itself will find this booklet extremely useful. According to the 99 cancer patients interviewed for the book, there are 5 general areas of complaint: nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, mouth soreness and
210
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION
dryness, tired feeling, and intestinal upset. The book comprises discussions of these problems and recipes toward their solutions. Nostalgic 2-color graphics and a spacious print format contribute attractiveness to this free, informative booklet. FILM
Kids for Sale, Action for Children's TeleVlSlon, 1979. From Mass Media Ministries, 2116 Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218, film, 20 min., purchase, $285; preview/rental $30 for 3 days. The viewer is bombarded with clips of one food or toy commercial after another a la Saturday morning TV. Young children who are charming but very difficult to understand are interspersed with the advertisements and offer their reactions and interpretations. With both the audio and visual components often blurred and muddled, the production is not of the highest quality. The main value of this production is to create a mood and to serve as a jumping-off point for discussion of the purpose and effect of advertising to young children. Preschool staff members and parents are the major audience. Nutritionists involved in consumer education and communications may also find it useful. BOOKLET
A Mini Book about Healthful Eating, Wintle, C., and R. Crocker, 1979. From Project Outside/Inside, 81 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143,26 pp., 1-15 copies, $.75 each; 16 or more, $.40. Many practical ideas on how to align one's diet more closely with the Dietary Guidelines cram this booklet, which stresses wholesomeness, freshness, and variety in the diet. Attractive format and illustrations lend appeal. The implication that all additives are harmful and some unwarranted phraseology such as "caused by" and "'better than" weaken overall credibility. Nonetheless, this booklet is useful as a mini-text or handout for adult consumer and community nutrition classes oriented toward more healthful eating. REPRINT
More than You Ever Thought You Would Know about Food Additives, Lehmann, P., 1979. From Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, CO 81009, reprint from FDA Consumer, no. 545H, 7 pp., free. Consumers will appreciate this straightforward presentation of an often confusing subject. This article defines additives
along with their uses to improve nutritional value, to maintain freshness, to help in processing or preparation, and to make food more appealing. An alphabetical Iisting of over 100 additives commonly added to foods is coded according to these various uses. There are brief descriptions of the testing and approval processes. This concise piece is useful at the high school level and above. FILM
The Most for Your Money, 1979. From United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association, N. Washington at Madison, Alexandria, VA 22314, film, 16mm, 5 min., $45. No clear message emerges from this quick look at fresh fruits and vegetables. Julia Child assures us that we eat a lot of fresh produce and that the American produce marketing system is remarkable. Originally used as a public service announcement, this short is now available to educators. ~
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PAMPHLET
Slender: The diet guide that's a way of life, Thomas, F.M., 1980. From Simply Slender, Box 446, Encinitas, CA 92024, 7-page foldout, blank menu plan pad. This skinny diet guide offers a sensible means of weight management. In simple and concise language, it presents an exchange system for the user to follow at any I of7 different calorie levels. Although the daily menus are high in protein, this approach promotes an otherwise balanced and varied diet based on sound nutrition principles. This guide suggests the development of eating habits during weight loss which will facilitate ongoing weight control after desired weight is achieved. It is highly useful for teenagers as well as adults. ~implY
POSTER
Nutrition Scoreboard, 1980. From Center for Science in the Public Interest, 1755 S St. NW, Washington, DC 20009, 18" x 24" poster, $2; laminated, $4.50. This visual lists more than 200 foods, each with a serving size and a point score. According to a formula not included with this unit, foods receive points for their content of protein; complex carbohydrates, including fiber; polyunsaturated fat; vitamin A; vitamin C; riboflavin; niacin; iron; and calcium. Foods lose points for saturated and monounsaturated fats, cholesterol, sodium, added sugars, and high-fat content. Nutrition advice is VOLUME
12
NUMBER
4
1980