Nutrition and You Series

This educational series, aimed at middle-school aged students, compiles four 20-minute titles—Nutrition Basics, Balanced Diet, Healthy Eating Habits, and A Healthy Body (also available individually for $89.95 each)—in a timely subject area, given rising obesity rates among children. In the first three segments, the topics covered include the food pyramid (which is discussed in more than one section), understanding nutritional labels, meal planning, grocery shopping, and the basics of food preparation. The fourth episode moves beyond healthy eating habits to emphasize the importance of rest and sleep, which may come as a surprise to ‘tweens who have been heavily targeted with ads for caffeine-fortified beverages. A comprehensive study guide includes directions for weighing recommended daily food portions and keeping an exercise log worksheet. DVD extras include indexes, labeled slides, a glossary, and an iMovie project. Recommended. Aud: I, J. (R. Reagan)