Breakfast: Most Important Meal of the Day VIDEO
Greater physical stamina, better concentration at school or work, a more efficient metabolism—the evidence is overwhelming that a healthy breakfast is the key to a productive day. Yet it's the meal most likely to be skipped by children, teenagers, and adults alike. This video brings home the importance of the day's first meal by exploring the numerous mental and physical benefits of a nutritious breakfast. Viewers will understand the relationship between eating and metabolism, specifically between breakfast and blood-sugar levels. The kinds of foods that best fuel the body in the morning are also listed. A Meridian Production.
Correlates to the National Health Education Standards and the National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
One 20-minute video and teacher's guide. © 2003

Childhood Obesity: Reversing the Trend VIDEO
This program from The Doctor Is In presents two hospital-based programs that are helping children lose weight and keep the pounds off by setting realistic goals based on good health, not appearance. Patients talk about what it is like, from a child's point of view, to be overweight and how they have succeeded in adhering to a program of portion control and exercise to create a healthier lifestyle. Commentary by Harvard Medical School's Dr. David Ludwig; Dr. Sonia Caprio, of Yale-New Haven Hospital; and Mary Savoye-Desanti, RD, CDN, CDE, is

featured. A Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Production. (29 minutes, color)

Early Childhood Health Issues VIDEO
Preventive healthcare is crucial to the well-being of young children. This program covers vital health issues including vaccinations and immunizations, as well as how to recognize symptoms of serious illness. Recently developed vaccines for chicken pox and Hepatitis B are examined, and the myths that polio and diphtheria have been eradicated are addressed. Foundation health habits such as proper diet, exercise, rest, and cleanliness are also discussed. A Meridian Production. (16 minutes, color)

Fat Like Me: How to Win the Weight War VIDEO
In this ABC News special—produced in conjunction with Rodale Inc., publisher of Prevention and Men's Health magazines—nutritionists, psychologists, pediatricians, and other experts explore the causes of obesity, the physical and emotional damage it can do, and how parents and schools can team up to help kids improve their health. Also included is hidden-camera footage of a daring social experiment in which a slim teen, professionally made up to look obese, goes to school and experiences firsthand the abuse so often aimed at overweight people. A post-experiment discussion underscores the stigmatizing effect of intolerance while emphasizing the need for greater compassion. A teacher's guide is included. (43 minutes, color)

Feeding VIDEO
Feeding is about so much more than just food. This program takes a close look at feeding in the first three years—from the breast or baby bottle to the spoon. The program shows many scenes of breast and bottle feeding, as well as the giving of solid food. Mothers, fathers, pediatricians, nutritionists, and child psychologists discuss the bond that feeding creates between children and their parents. In addition, parents and experts provide approaches to weaning and suggestions on appropriate foods. Not available in French-speaking Canada. (53 minutes, color)

Feeding Your Baby VIDEO
This program demonstrates breastfeeding positions and techniques, as well as breast milk storage. It also covers bottle feeding, choosing a formula, bottle and nipple care, and feeding techniques.
One 17-minute video. © 2003.

Food Fight: Childhood Obesity and the Food Industry VIDEO
It sounds laughable to blame food manufacturers and fast food restaurants for children being unhealthily overweight. But Big Tobacco thought health-related lawsuits were a joke too—until they finally lost. In this ABC News program, correspondent John Donvan examines the food industry's marketing strategies to see if and to what extent they are responsible for America's epidemic of childhood obesity. Industry initiatives to make and offer healthier foods are also presented. Afterward, anchor Chris Bury speaks with Kelly Brownell, director of the Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders, and Gene Grabowski, of the Grocery Manufacturers of America. (23 minutes, color

Healthy Habits = Healthy Children VIDEO
Keeping toddlers and young children in tip-top health requires nutritious foods, adequate sleep, and exercise. This video reviews the nutritional requirements for children, appropriate serving sizes, and the importance of variety, balance, and moderation in their diet. Along with healthy eating habits, we look at exercise and wellness patterns to teach to young children who can benefit from them as they grow into adulthood. Everyone who interacts with children will want to help them combat the twofold menace of inactivity and obesity. A Meridian Production.

Let's Do Lunch VIDEO
"Who has time?" "I don't need the calories." "A double bacon cheeseburger, fries - now that's a good lunch!" Sound familiar? Grab your students' attention with Let's Do Lunch and show them why that second meal of the day is vital to their health and academic performance. Covers childhood obesity and related conditions, the basics of balanced nutrition, good and bad cholesterol and different types of fat, and how to start making healthier food choices. Dieticians and an athletic trainer add their stamp of authority, while savvy teens offer quick, easy, healthy, and delicious lunch and snack ideas. Break the fast food, junk food, no food habit! A Meridian Production.
Correlates to the National Health Education Standards and the National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
One 26-minute video and teacher's guide. © 2004.

Nutrition for Infants and Children Under 6  VIDEO
Meeting children's nutritional needs is a major goal as well as a concern for both parents and caregivers. Between conflicting information about what is healthy and the often finicky appetites of children, parents and caregivers often see the selection of appropriate foods as a dilemma. Parents find conflicting information about the kinds and amounts of foods needed for infants and children under age 6. However, the fact that children of all ages must have certain nutrients for normal growth and development and the fact that dietary needs of infants and children are different than those of an adult remains constant. Nutrition for Infants and Children Under 6 is an excellent program that focuses on nutritional needs as defined by the Food Guide Pyramid, for three specific stages of development: Infants: birth to 12 months; Toddlers: 1-3 years; and Preschool-age children: 3-5 years.
A Cambridge Educational Production.

Safety and Health VIDEO
In this program, parents will learn how to make the most of regular pediatrician visits, create and choose safe home and daycare environments, set a safe example, and trust their own parenting instincts.
One 10-minute video and teacher's guide. © 2003.