Using the power of video to its best advantage this program teaches teens how to choose the right food portions for their body type and metabolism and to visualize these portions in memorable ways. Nationwide, teenagers have become accustomed to eating “supersized.” This is a major factor in the obesity epidemic affecting teens today. Kids are suffering from weight-related health problems—diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, and even heart disease. The goal of this program is to teach teens how to correctly measure food portions using everyday, easy-to-understand analogies. For example, a protein portion should be about the same size as the palm of your hand; a portion of baked potato is about the size of a computer mouse. Using video to visualize portions, the program teaches viewers the difference between supersized portions and nutritionally correct portions. Once teens understand the right food portions for their body and metabolism, they can make healthy judgments about food portions at every meal, every day, for long-term health. Portion Control also gives teens practical tips on checking labels, ordering small or medium sizes at restaurants, taking home leftovers from restaurants, sharing meals with friends and starting with smaller amounts on dinner plates.
Includes:
video, plus teacher’s resource book, student handouts and pre/post tests in digital format
Reviews
Recommended Human Relations Media’s Portion Control: Seeing the Healthy Way to Eat successfully tackles the issues surrounding obesity for the pre-teen and teenage audience. After exploring the reasons for our country’s propensity towards overweight kids, the program focuses on portion control and nutrition.
A simple, yet very effective method called “plate geometry” is explained which helps determine how much of the different food groups should be on your plate. A typical dinner plate is divided into thirds – one third non-starchy vegetable, one third whole grain and one third protein. Examples of breakfasts, lunches and dinners, both healthy and unhealthy are explained.
Portion Control is upbeat, fast-paced and kids will relate well to the two likeable young hosts. It puts healthy eating in perspective and brings ideas for implementing good eating habits into daily life. Although geared for young people, adults will find some useful information here too.
As with other Human Relations Media programs, the accompanying workbook of student activities is very well done. Recommended for junior high through junior college level health and nutrition classes.
-Lori Widzinski, health Sciences Library, University at Buffalo, State University of New York
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