This program presents the best of the CLIO gold and silver winners for the year 2010.
Entries include “Antiquing” and “Strolling” (Viagra), “Bird” (MTV), “Cinema 21:9”
(Philips), “Destiny” (Axe), “Double Take” (Monster.com), “Going West” (New Zealand
Book Council), “Invocation” (SOS Atlantic Forest Foundation), “Local Radio” (BBC),
“Monkey” (Tierschutzbund German Animal Protection Federation), “New Kid” (Luvs
Diapers), “PC Folders” and “Mac Folders” (UNICEF), “Pure Waters” (James Boag’s
Draught), “Tag” (Nike), “The Life” (Microsoft Xbox 360 Halo 3: ODST), “Trigger Happy”
(Canon Cameras), and more. Contains mature themes and nudity. (45 minutes)
Aligned with the 2011 USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the new "plate" food guidance logo! In an age of fad diets, ultra-processed foods, body image issues, and rampant obesity, clichés like “You are what you eat” just aren’t enough to educate teens about smart eating. This five-part series explores food-related issues with the energy, complexity, and engagement needed to reach today’s young adults. Using eye-catching animation sequences and commentary from nutritionists, dieticians, and trainers, the series conveys detailed, real-world knowledge about basic nutrition, weight management, physical fitness, eating disorders, and food safety. Viewable/printable instructor’s guides are available online. A Meridian Production. 5-part series, 25 minutes each.
This program addresses
the pros and cons of
youth sports, looks at
the roles of parents and
coaches, and draws on the
expertise of professional
athletes and world-
renowned coaches to offer
a step-by-step approach
for making youth sports a
positive experience for
kids, parents, and
coaches alike. (25
minutes)
There’s no end to the number of “miracle” diets advertised on TV. Combat their influence with this video, which illustrates what’s really needed to reach and maintain a healthy weight—commitment, discipline, and attention to dietary details. Focusing on bad eating habits as the main factor in America’s obesity epidemic, the program also cites lack of exercise along with cultural and technological issues. Viewers learn about Body Mass Index, or BMI; the risks of being overweight or obese; ways in which healthy eating and exercise help to prevent a range of diseases; and the benefits of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and proper hydration. Students will also gain an understanding of calorie intake and expenditure using a simple formula. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. To ensure compliance with the 2011 USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the new "plate" food guidance logo, delivery may be delayed until April 2011. A Meridian Production. Part of the series Healthy Eating: A Guide to Nutrition. (30 minutes) 2011
A combination of exercise and smart eating will help anyone—from the varsity quarterback to the student who simply needs to fulfill gym requirements. It’s also important to recognize that good nutrition is the power source not just for physical activity, but also for mental acuity. This video shows young people how to make healthy eating a priority as they pursue sports and fitness. Viewers encounter the four main categories of physiological health—cardiovascular and respiratory fitness, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition—while learning how glucose, glycogen, ATP, and other compounds play a role in the body’s energy production, via aerobic and anaerobic metabolism. Students may be surprised to learn that the amounts of protein, fat, and carbohydrates needed by an athlete are roughly similar to what the average person requires—and that pricey supplements are no substitute for real food. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Meridian Production. Part of the series Healthy Eating: A Guide to Nutrition. (30 minutes)
This program shows how
sports injuries are
treated on the spot, and
how conditioning and
stretching help prevent
or minimize injuries. The
program also focuses on
youth sports and the
pressure on young
athletes to win; Billie
Jean King talks about
parental encouragement
and the problems of
parental pressure, which
too frequently leads to
burnout in young
athletes. (19 minutes)
A lot of time, energy, and media coverage has been spent trying to figure out which
high-profile athletes have or have not used steroids, and whether or not the users
still belong in the record books. Lost in the shuffle is the story of the damage that
steroids can cause, not just to celebrity sports stars but to everyday young people—
including teenage girls, the fastest-growing demographic group of steroid users in
America. Hosted by ESPN.com reporter Tom Murray, this video brings hard facts,
straight talk, and inconvenient truths to the problem of steroid use among male and
female teenagers. It illustrates the biochemical basics of anabolic steroids and their
synthetic relationship to testosterone; their general impact on the human anatomy and
how they can be especially devastating in young people whose bodies aren’t fully
developed; and the specific medical risks of steroid use, both in the short-term and
over an extended period. The psychological risks, most notably suicidal depression,
are also presented, in addition to the little-known fact that many over-the-counter
diet supplements are spiked with anabolic steroids. Essential viewing for any health,
guidance, or physical education program. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is
available online. A Cambridge Educational Production. (25 minutes)
