Nutrition Media Offered by Penn State Media Sales
| Carbo Choices: A Quiz on Carbohydrates More on DVD Version | The program's quiz format provides answers to typical consumer questions about carbohydrates -- fiber, starch, and sugar -- and helps viewers to make the healthy dietary choices of increasing fiber and starch while decreasing sugar. Developed by the Penn State Nutrition Center and produced by Penn State Television / WPSX-TV. |
| Heart Healthy: Getting Personal / Changing Habits More on DVD Version | This media package, designed to be offered at the worksite or in a health-care facility, is intended to motivate participants to evaluate lifestyle patterns and establish healthier eating behaviors. The program's goal is to reduce the risk of heart disease by reducing and/or preventing elevated blood cholesterol levels. The program was developed by the Penn State Nutrition Center and produced by Penn State Television / WPSX-TV. |
| Nutrition in Aging More on DVD Version | Discusses the physical and physiological factors influencing food choices and nutrient utilization by the elderly. From the Introductory Principles of Nutrition series. |
| Nutrition in Infancy More on DVD Version | Compares human and cow's milk and discusses introduction of solid foods in infancy, nutritional considerations during childhood, food likes and dislikes, and establishment of food habits. From the Introductory Principles of Nutrition series. |
| From Feed to Milk: Understanding Rumen Function More on DVD Version | L37282VH, 1996 . This video explains the ruminant's unique digestive system and shows how feeding management and nutrition can influence its function. Detailed is the physiology of the four stomach compartments and the complexities involved in digestion of feeds and demonstrates the practical applications in feeding management that can help the dairy producer achieve high levels of milk production. Also available in Spanish. z |
| From Calf to Heifer; Understanding Rumen Development More on DVD Version | 381 73VH, 1999 This video explains the unique developmental process of the rumen as it occurs in todays calves and shows how feeding management and nutrition can influence its development. The video details the anatomical changes in the four stomach compartments of the ruminant from birth through the adult animal. It demonstrates the practical applications of feeding management, and calf feeding systems that can help the dairy producer achieve healthy and well-grown replacement animals. Also available in Spanish |
| Nurturing with Nutrition Series, 1-5 More on DVD Version | L36021 -5VH Five-part video series . |
| Nurturing with Nutrition 1: Infant Growth and Development More on DVD Version | L36021VH, 1990 This unit discusses growth assessment using growth charts as well as developmental events in relation to feeding. |
| Nurturing with Nutrition 2: Breast Milk and Infant Formulas More on DVD Version | L36022VH , 1990. This unit compares the composition of breast milk with various infant formulas and discusses factors to consider in choosing between breasifeeding and bottle-feeding. |
| Nurturing with Nutrition 3: Common Infant Feeding Problems More on DVD Version | L36023VH , 1990 . This unit provides information on colic, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as the appropriate use of soy formula. |
| Nurturing with Nutrition 4: Infant-Parent Feeding Relationships More on DVD Version | L36024VH , 1990. This unit considers the importance of parental awareness of cues provided by infants to express their hunger, fullness, likes, and dislikes. |
| Nurturing with Nutrition 5: Toddler Development More on DVD Version | L36025VH 1990. This unit focuses on the self-determination of toddlers in relation to eating and suggests appropriate expectations of preschoolers at mealtime. |
| Creating Health Part 1: Osteoporosis and Bone Health More on DVD Version | Part 1: Osteoporosis and Bone Health This half hour broadcast provides an overview of osteoporosis and explores profiles of three people with the disease. The program offers practical information about nutrition and diet, exercise and risk assessment to provide an understanding of osteoporosis and a discussion of prevention options. Produced by Craig Kauffman. Creating Health is a public service initiative developed by Penn State Public Broadcasting in partnership with Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences and Cooperative Extension, College of Health and Human Development, College of Medicine/Hershey Medical Center, and Outreach Office of Marketing Research. c 2001 the Pennsylvania State University. See http://creatinghealth.psu.edu/osteo/definition.html Price Does Not Include Classroom/Instructional Performance Rights. Please contact Media Sales if you need Classroom/Instructional Performance Rights |
| Creating Health--Type 2 Diabetes Part 2 More on DVD Version | This special focuses on Type 2 diabetes, a disorder resulting from the body's inability to make enough, or properly use, insulin. The most common form of the disease, accounting for 90 to 95 percent of diabetes, Type 2 diabetes is nearing epidemic proportions, due to an increased number of older Americans, and a greater prevalence of obesity and sedentary lifestyles. The complications of diabetes can include heart disease; stroke, high blood pressure; blindness; kidney disease, nervous system diseases; amputations; and dental disease. This program profiles several individuals - some who are at high-risk for contracting the disease and some who already have it. Viewers learn how lifestyle changes are helping these individuals manage the risk and the disease, and maintain a high quality of life. The program also offers valuable information from health experts with a focus on prevention. Hosted by Penn State Sports Nutritionist, Kristine Clark, the special features the following experts: Dr. Barry Goldstein Director of the Division of~Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia Dr. Jan Ulbrecht Endocrinologist at Center Medical Surgical Associates Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine - Penn State Carla Miller Assistant Professor of Nutrition at Penn State Co-director, Diet Assessment Center - Penn State~Department of Nutrition Jackie Gardner, M.S. Project Coordinator Department of Kinesiology - Noll Physiological Research Center Jodi Whipple Registered Dietician - Registered Diabetes Educator |
| The 11th Hour Jack LaLanne More on DVD Version | With over sixty years of inspiring people to achieve greater health through exercise and nutrition, Jack LaLanne shows why he is the “Godfather of Fitness” and the importance of taking care of one's mind and body. In facing your own mortality, what final message would you leave to future generations? Since 1991, distinguished individuals from around the world have been invited to answer this provocative question by contributing their living testament as they would like to be remembered when delivering their lasting message to the world. |
| Total Request Food More on DVD Version | This zany look at the world of food news, nutrition and safety with host Carson Dairy has been a hit with students K-12. Segments include a talking teenage cow, a news desk report, a comic soap opera, and it now features the NEW USDA Food Pyramid topped off with the Miss American Food Pageant. |
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