Summary: Moving away from home means moving away from home-cooking, too-a fact that, surprisingly, escapes many young adults new to life on their own. After watching this video, viewers will see how easy it can be to read a recipe, measure out ingredients, prepare all sorts of meats and vegetables, package up and store leftovers, and clean up the kitchen so everything is sanitary and neat. Kitchen...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: When the USDA replaced MyPyramid with MyPlate, the goal was to simplify dietary recommendations by providing at-a-glance guidelines without having to weigh and measure at every meal. This program explores the key concepts of MyPlate and how it correlates to the more detailed Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including portion sizes, proportions, food group choices, and caloric balance. The...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Summary: From plant extracts to fish oils to yogurt laden with beneficial bacteria, food designed to make us brainier as well as physically healthier is growing in popularity. This program examines the trend, which has created a windfall for retailers and manufacturers even though the jury is still out regarding the benefits for consumers. Viewers learn about the history of health-food claims and meet...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Microwave meals—they’re a bonanza for retail giants, but how do they effect public health? Is the old-fashioned home-cooked dinner an endangered species? This program reports on the rise of factory-processed food and its growing impact on the general public’s diet and cooking skills. Viewers meet culinary writer Joanna Blythman, who believes prepackaged meals help perpetuate a hectic lifestyle...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: A Meridian Production.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: Current nutritional and dietary requirements recommend limiting fat content in a healthy diet. Guidelines from the USDA and food labeling regulations make it easier for consumers to make healthy choices. This informative program not only discusses low-fat cooking but also gives examples of cooking techniques as well as several delicious recipes.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: What's the best way to avoid salmonella, E. coli, and other dangerous food-borne bugs? Information! Use this fact-filled video to show your students how to buy, store, and prepare delicious food with their health-and the health of anyone who eats with them-firmly in mind. At the supermarket, in the kitchen, and at the dinner table, knowledge is the key to safety.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Strong consumer demand for leaner-bred livestock and cuts that are smaller and less fatty has transformed the meat industry. Tasty meals featuring beef, lamb, and pork once again are staples all across America, and this video explains why in six well-illustrated segments. How Much Meat Do We Eat? offers a statistical overview of meat consumption. Nutritional Value of Meat addresses protein,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005