Summary: In this video, comedian Stevie Ray takes on a serious subject: kitchen and food safety. Splitting into "DO Stevie" and "DON'T Stevie," he prepares spaghetti, salad, and apple crisp the right way and the wrong way simultaneously. This silent split-screen format enables viewers to see how to-and how not to!-wash hands, avoid cross-contamination, use knives, treat cuts and burns if they should...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: What's for dinner? is a frequently asked question-but without a proper plan, it can be tough to answer. This video featuring comedian Stevie Ray will help students simplify their lives by planning meals ahead of time. Topics include the steps of meal planning, developing a shopping plan, organizing ingredients, using coupons, understanding nutrition, meal presentation, and the range of meal...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: This video shows how to create a balanced vegetarian diet that incorporates fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Students will see Uncle Stevie-comedian Stevie Ray-help his nephew prepare a simple meat-free meal of black bean chili and cornbread. Discussion topics include the reasons for becoming a vegetarian, the different types of vegetarianism, ideas for meatless meals, key nutrients that...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: As teens explore different ways of cooking, it helps to try dishes that are easy, tasty, and nutritious all at once. This video presents one way to satisfy all three requirements-stir-fry-as comedian Stevie Ray walks viewers step-by-step through the basics. Students will learn about the essentials, including the history of stir-fry, the basics of the wok, what utensils to use, tips on cutting...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Bold claims about the curative powers of "superfoods" and other trendy products represent a daunting challenge for today's consumer. How reliable are these assertions? What happens when a no-nonsense medical doctor applies rigorous scientific testing to the health hype on product labels? This program takes viewers on an eye-opening journey led by Dr. Lesley Regan, a veteran physician and...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: This program describes how the combination of the five food groups provides the human body with those elements essential for its proper functioning, how vitamins contribute to the growth and health of the human body, and why vitamins must be ingested. Finally, the program stresses the importance of good nutrition in maintaining good health and the energy levels necessary to successful living.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: When diabetes forced Yvonne to take her health seriously, she enlisted the help of a registered dietician and started exercising. By looking at Yvonne and others, this program details how the right foods combined with an adequate amount of exercise can help you avoid certain diseases and cope with existing medical conditions. Basic exercise tips and fitness assessment pointers are combined with...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Despite both an abundance of food and detailed nutritional labels, we as Americans are still unsure if we're getting the proper amounts of vitamins and minerals in our diets-so unsure that we spend around three billion dollars annually on supplements. But what is it exactly that vitamins and minerals do in the body? And are we already getting enough nutrients from what we eat or should we use...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Greater physical stamina, better concentration at school or work, a more efficient metabolism-the evidence is overwhelming that a healthy breakfast is the key to a productive day. Yet it's the meal most likely to be skipped by children, teenagers, and adults alike. This video brings home the importance of the day's first meal by exploring the numerous mental and physical benefits of a...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005