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Teaches teens how to choose the right food portions for their body type. The goal of this program is to teach teens how to correctly visualize food portions using common, easy-to-understand analogies. For example, a portion of protein should be the same size as the palm of your hand; a portion of baked potato is about the size of a computer mouse. Once teens understand the right food portions for their body and metabolism, they can make wiser choices about food portions a every meal

This program teaches students how to choose the rights food portions and to avoid "supersizing" at fast food restaurants. Using easy-to-understand analogies, children learn how to visualize proper portion size. For instance, a protein portion should be about the size as the palm of your hand. Also gives practical tips on eating healthy, checking labels, ordering small or medium sizes, and other ideas for reducing portion sizes

After viewing this program, students will have a better understanding of how certain factors in the environment (such as computers and television) can have an effect on their diet and activity level. They will have a clear sense of how they benefit from using the food pyramid, reading nutritional labels, and incorporating exercise into their lives. By becoming aware of the factors that make up an unhealthy lifestyle, students will be able to make healthy decisions

Explains the Food Guide Pyramid which shows how to make the best food choices

This best-selling program has been revised using the latest USDA research on what foods North Americans eat and what nutrients are in those foods. With input from nutrition experts, health specialists, and home economics teachers, the program teaches how to make the best food choices

Accurate, up-to-date information is presented from leading health experts that includes the amount of protein, fats, carbohydrates, calories, and water an athlete requires. This film shows us sound nutritional practices for athletes

The importance of choosing healthy and nutritious snacks

Viewers are led through the maze of nutritional misinformation about quick-result weight-loss programs, strength-building supplements, supposed herbal remedies and vitamin cures. The scientific basis for modern nutritional guidelines which are reflected in the Food Guide Pyramid are examined

Jack the Apple and his young friend prepare healthy meals and snacks

Jack the Apple sings songs that explain healthy food choices, appropriate portions and creative food preparation