The Lunch Lady's Guide to the Food Pyramid is not about your mom's food pyramid…and come to think of it, it's probably not about yours or mine, either. Viewers will discover that the old “building-block”-style pyramid is a thing of the past as the ultra-hip “Lunch Lady” host introduces the USDA's brand-new (April 2005) color-coded, vertically-striped pyramid that features a little running person on a staircase. Using the format of a studio show with an audience, the Lunch Lady covers each of the sections on the pyramid, explaining the daily food requirements (now age- and gender-specific), and—in the best feature of the video—literally shows viewers what a food portion looks like as she drops it into the big “Lunch Lady Surprise” pot (one slice of bread represents one ounce, a cup of fruit equals one small apple or 32 grapes, etc.). The Lunch Lady also takes questions on various topics, such as whether to eat whole wheat or white bread, and what options are available for lactose-intolerant kids trying to fulfill their daily dairy requirement. Energetic, fun, and practical, this fast-paced, creatively-produced program is highly recommended. Editor's Choice. Aud: E, I, J, P. (E. Gieschen)
The Lunch Lady's Guide to the Food Pyramid
(2005) 18 min. VHS or DVD: $39.95. Thinkeroo Studios. PPR. Color cover. Volume 21, Issue 3
The Lunch Lady's Guide to the Food Pyramid
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