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Childhood Nutrition
Bibliography
of Materials from MCHLine®
 This bibliography
of 200 items is drawn from MCHLine®, the
MCH Library online catalog. It includes selected materials published in the last ten years focused on childhood nutrition policies, studies, and guidelines as well as nutrition education materials for parents and children.
Contact information is the most recent known to the MCH Library.
To identify additional materials on this topic, search MCHLine® using our online search form.
The MCH
Library focuses on publications from federal and state agencies,
from grantees of federal and state agencies, and from professional
and voluntary
organizations. It contains unique materials on the history of maternal
and child health in the United States, policy papers, reports,
conference proceedings,
manuals, survey instruments, guidelines, and curricula. The library does
not collect materials on clinical medicine. Consumer health materials
and commercially published materials are collected very selectively.
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The Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS).
Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 104(1 Supp.):S1-S79. January 2004.
Annotation: This journal supplement focuses on the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study 2002 results and contains articles on a variety of topics related to infant and toddler feeding, including an overview of the study design, nutrient intake, what foods infants and toddlers are eating, improvements needed in meeting infant feeding recommendations, toddlers' transition to table foods, transitions in infants' and toddlers' beverage patterns; developmental milestones in self-feeding behaviors, picky eating, meal and snack patterns, and nutrient and food choices of infants and toddlers participating in WIC. Statistical information is presented in tables and figures throughout the supplement.
Contact:
Mathematica Policy Research. P.O. Box 2393, Princeton, NJ 08543-2393. Telephone: (609) 799-3535. Fax: (609) 799-0005. E-mail: info@mathematica-mpr.com.
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Treatment of overweight children and adolescents: A needs assessment of health practitioners.
Pediatrics. 110(1, Part 2 of 2) Supplement: 203-238. July 2002.
Annotation: This supplement to the July 2002 issue of Pediatrics includes the results of a needs assessment that documents the attitudes and current assessment and treatment practices of physicians, nutritionists, and nurse practitioners regarding childhood and adolescent obesity. The needs assessment was coordinated the International Life Sciences Institute Center for Health Promotion with the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, and the National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. The issue contains six articles by various authors and each article includes references.
Contact:
American Academy of Pediatrics. 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098. Telephone: (847) 434-4000. (800) 433-9016. Fax: (847) 434-8000.
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Action for Healthy Kids.
Criteria for evaluating school-based approaches to increasing good nutrition and physical activity.
[Skokie, IL]: Action for Healthy Kids. [2004]. 15 pp., exec. sum. (6 pp.). (Additional URL: executive summary).
Annotation: This report defines a set of standard criteria for creating and evaluating school-based approaches for improving nutrition and physical activity. It describes the methodology for developing the evaluation criteria, lists the criteria, and suggests incentives for encouraging the adoption of school-based approaches to increase children's good nutrition and physical activity. The criteria can be applied to a broad range of approaches: policies, programs, interventions, and practices. The report also include a list of expert panel members, a sample evaluation form, sample selections from the "what's working" database, and a list of partner organizations involved in the steering committee.
Contact:
Action for Healthy Kids. 4711 Golf Road, Suite 806, Skokie, IL 60076. Telephone: (800) 416-5136. E-mail: info@actionforhealthykids.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Action for Healthy Kids.
Progress or promises?: What's working for and against healthy schools.
[Skokie, IL]: Action for Healthy Kids. 2008. 56 pp. (Additional URL: executive summary).
Annotation: This report presents perspectives gathered by interview of school administrators, parents, educators, nutrition and health professionals, wellness advocates, federal and local government agencies, community groups, school board members, students, and others on the progress towards implementing healthy eating and physical activity programs in schools and the deficits that remain after five years of work by Action for Healthy Kids and like-minded groups at the national, state, and grassroots levels. In addition to perceptions of healthy eating and physical activity programs, the report assesses the growth of public awareness about school wellness, stakeholder roles and activities, and resources. The report identifies gaps to be addressed in future initiatives.
Contact:
Action for Healthy Kids. 4711 Golf Road, Suite 806, Skokie, IL 60076. Telephone: (800) 416-5136. E-mail: info@actionforhealthykids.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Action for Healthy Kids.
Taking action for healthy kids: A report on the Healthy Schools Summit and the Action for Healthy Kids Initiative.
[Skokie, IL]: Action for Healthy Kids. 2003. 24 pp.
Annotation: This report highlights ideas and solutions shared at the Healthy Schools Summit convened in October 2002 in Washington, DC. The report sets forth the Action for Healthy Kids vision for creating health-promoting schools that support sound nutrition and physical activity. The report includes the following sections: (1) letters from Dr. David Satcher and Mrs. Laura Bush, (2) the shape of our nation's children: an epidemic of overweight and obesity, (3) charting a healthier course for students, (4) commitment to change, (5) building the link between health and achievement, (6) schools: the ideal setting for change, (7) nutrition: letting students practice what they're learning, (8) physical activity and physical education: learning in action, (9) state teams: mobilizing to take Action for Healthy Kids, (10) Healthy School Heroes: leading the way, and (11) Healthy Schools Summit Agenda. The report also includes references and a list of steering committee members.
Contact:
Action for Healthy Kids. 4711 Golf Road, Suite 806, Skokie, IL 60076. Telephone: (800) 416-5136. E-mail: info@actionforhealthykids.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Action for Healthy Kids.
The learning connection: The value of improving nutrition and physical activity in our schools.
Skokie, IL: Action for Healthy Kids. 2004. 39 pp.
Annotation: This report examines the root causes of childhood overweight, revealing a strong link between nutrition, physical activity, and academic success. The report brings attention to the costs of poor nutrition and physical inactivity to schools. The report, which includes an executive summary, is divided into the following main sections: (1) background and introduction, (2) the costs of the status quo, and (3) a call to action. The report also includes three appendices: acknowledgments, partner steering committee, and references.
Contact:
Action for Healthy Kids. 4711 Golf Road, Suite 806, Skokie, IL 60076. Telephone: (800) 416-5136. E-mail: info@actionforhealthykids.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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American Academy of Allergy and Immunology, and International Food Information Council Foundation.
Understanding food allergy.
Washington, DC: International Food Information Council; Milwaukee, WI: American Academy of Allergy and Immunology. 1993. 15 pp.
Annotation: This brochure explains the basic symptoms, diagnosis, and management of food allergy and answers questions commonly asked. It also describes the difference between food allergy and food intolerance, and provides information on preventing and treating anaphylaxis.
Contact:
International Food Information Council Foundation. 1100 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 430, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: (202) 296-6540. Fax: (202) 296-6547. E-mail: foodinfo@ific.health.org. Single copies available at no charge. $0.50 per copy up to 100 copies; $0.45 per copy for 100-499 copies; $0.40 per copy for 500-5,000 copies.
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American Academy of Pediatrics.
A dozen heart-healthy habits for kids (and their parents).
Washington, DC: Egg Nutrition Center. 1993. 1 p.
Annotation: This poster lists 12 steps parents and children can take to improve the health of their hearts. They focus on nutrition, exercise, and knowing the family health history.
Contact:
Egg Nutrition Center. 1900 L Street NW, Suite 725, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: (202) 833-8850. Fax: (202) 463-0102. E-mail: enc@enc-online.org. Price unknown.
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American Dietetic Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, and Food Marketing Institute.
Feeding kids right isn't always easy: Tips for preventing food hassles.
Chicago, IL: American Dietetic Association. ca. 1993. 2 pp.
Annotation: This brochure was developed as part of a healthy eating campaign for children called, Healthy Start. Designed for parents, it discusses how handling food and eating situations positively encourages healthful food choices. It includes 6 common childhood eating situations and tips to make mealtime a more pleasant experience. The brochure is available in English and Spanish.
Contact:
Customer Service, American Dietetic Association. 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995. Telephone: (800) 877-1600. Sold in packages of 25, $5.00, ADA members; $6.25, nonmembers.
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American School Health Association.
Diet and nutrition topical package.
Kent, OH: American School Health Association. [1992?]. ca. 140 pp.
Annotation: This topical package on diet and nutrition contains reprints from the "Journal of School Health" from 1984 to 1992. The topics addressed in the selected articles include: nutrition education curricula; blood cholesterol and contributory risk factors in an adolescent population; starting a K-3 nutrition education program; the school nurse and sports nutrition for the adolescent athlete; school-based cardiovascular health promotion; school nurses' perceptions of childhood obesity; and anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
Contact:
Publications Department, American School Health Association. 7263 State Route 43, P.O. Box 708, Kent, OH 44240-0708. Telephone: (330) 678-1601. Fax: (330) 678-4526. E-mail: asha@ashaweb.org. $13.95 member, $15.50 nonmember; plus $3.00 shipping and handling.
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Arkansas Department of Health, Division of Nutrition Services.
Nutrition and lead: Healthy eating helps protect your child from lead poisoning.
[Little Rock, AR]: Division of Nutrition Services, Arkansas Department of Health. 1996. 2 pp.
Annotation: This pamphlet for parents describes the symptoms of lead poisoning, explains how healthy eating can help prevent lead poisoning and lower lead levels, and lists the foods that can help protect children from lead poisoning. A sample menu is provided.
Contact:
Wanda Lung'aho, Arkansas Department of Health. 4815 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205. Telephone: (501) 661-2000. (800) 462-0599. Single copies available at no charge.
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Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.
Moving forward: Increasing physical activity in youth.
Washington, DC: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. 2004. 9 pp.
Annotation: This issue report outlines four strategies that state public health officials can take to promote policies and practices that support the development and maintenance of healthy behaviors among youth. The report discusses each of the four strategies, which include (1) develop a state plan and coordinate resources, (2) strengthen data and epidemiology systems, (3) encourage coordinated school health and school/community-based physical activity programs, and (4) promote innovative, policy-based approaches. Boxed sections describe the Eat Smart, Move More North Carolina initiative and Minnesota's Fitness Fever program, both of which aim to increase physical activity among youth. Statistical information is presented in figures throughout the report. A conclusion and endnotes are included.
Contact:
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. 2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 450, Arlington, VA 22202. Telephone: (202) 371-9090. Fax: (571) 527-3189. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Baer, E.
This is the way we eat our lunch: A book about children around the world.
New York, NY: Scholastic. 1995. 38 pp.
Annotation: This rhyming, illustrated children's book shows the variety of lunchtime meals eaten by children throughout the world. The book presents recipes for three dishes mentioned in the text and includes a glossary of terms.
Contact:
Publications Department, Families and Work Institute. 267 Fifth Avenue, Floor 2, New York, NY 10016. Telephone: (212) 465-2044. Fax: (212) 465-8637. $14.95 plus 9 percent shipping and handling. Document number: ISBN 0-590-46887-1.
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Bittinger, G.
Teaching snacks: Teaching basic concepts and skills through cooking.
Torrance, CA: Totline Publications, Warren Publishing House. 1994. 47 pp.
Annotation: This cookbook gives recipes for snacks, and ideas for using the preparation of snacks to teach young children basic concepts, such as colors, shapes, and numbers. The cookbook includes an index to the recipes.
Contact:
Nutrition Counseling Education Services. 1904 East 123rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061-5886. Telephone: (800) 445-5653. (314) 872-8370. Fax: (314) 432-1380. E-mail: NCES@worldnet.att.net. $13.90 plus $4.50 shipping and handling. Document number: ISBN 0-911019-82-0.
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Bridgman, A., and Phillips, D. (Eds.).
New findings on poverty and child health and nutrition: Summary of a research briefing.
Washington, DC: National Academy Press. 1998. 62 pp.
Annotation: This report examines issues raised at a research briefing on welfare and children's development. The report is organized around the following topics: the effect of income and poverty on the health of children and adolescents, the effect of nutritional status on children's development, and the effect of changing patterns of health insurance on the health of children and adolescents. Ideas for areas for further research are included. Appendices give lists of projects in child health interventions and projects monitoring the effects of welfare reform.
Contact:
National Academies Press. 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Lockbox 285, Washington, DC 20055. Telephone: (202) 334-3313. Toll Free: (888) 624-8373. Fax: (202) 334-2451. E-mail: bkline@nap.edu. $15.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling. Document number: ISBN 0-309-06085-0.
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Britten, P. (Ed.).
The nutrition idea book: Innovative strategies and resources for nutrition education—ideas for using the food guide pyramid, elementary students, adolescents, college students, adults, elderly, professionals, clinics, worksites.
Minneapolis, MN: Society for Nutrition Education Foundation. 1997. 298 pp.
Annotation: This book is a collection of Great Educational Materials (GEMs) previously published in the Journal of Nutrition Education from 1983 through 1992. The GEMs are reports on special programs developed by nutrition professionals working in a variety of settings with diverse clientele. The GEMs cover nutrition education for audiences through the lifespan, for work site education, for professionals, and for adults with specific nutrition problems. The book includes a section of updated information from GEMs authors, a GEMS cross reference list, and an index.
Contact:
Guen Brown, West Virginia University Cooperative Extension Service, GEMs. P.O. Box 6031, Morgantown, WV 26506-6031. $18.00 includes shipping and handling; prepayment required.
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Bronte-Tinkew J, Zaslow M, Capps R, Horowitz, A.
Food insecurity and overweight among infants and toddlers: New insights into a troubling linkage.
Washington, DC: Child Trends. 2007. 6 pp.
Annotation: This research brief draws on recently released data from the 9-month and 24-month waves of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study -- Birth Cohort to present a portrait of food insecurity among households with very young children in the United States. The brief also examines the indirect links through which food insecurity may affect overweight for infants and young children. The brief defines food insecurity and discusses the prevalence of food insecurity among households with young children and the relationship between food insecurity and overweight in young children. A discussion, a conclusion, and information about the data and methods used are presented. The brief includes endnotes and references.
Contact:
Child Trends. 4301 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 350, Washington, DC 20008. Telephone: (202) 572-6000. Fax: (202) 362-8420. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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BSCS Development Team.
The science of energy balance: Calorie intake and physical activity.
Bethesda, MD: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. 2005. 1 v.
Annotation: This educational module, which is intended for middle-school students, introduces students to the science of energy balance and the relationship between calorie intake and physical activity. The module has four objectives: (1) introduce students to the key concepts of energy balance and provide a context within which nutrition concepts learned at other times can be better understood, (2) allow students to develop the understanding that achieving energy balance is a long-term rather than a short-term goal, (3) convey to students the importance of scientific research, and (4) encourage students to think about the relationships between knowledge, choice, behavior, and health. The module consists of five lessons. A Web site is available that can help instructors organize their use of the module, engage student interest, and orchestrate and individualize instruction.
Contact:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Building 31, Room 9A06, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2560, Bethesda, MD 20892-2560. Telephone: (301) 496-3583. E-mail: singerb@extra.niddk.nih.gov. Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site. Document number: ISBN 1-929614-15-2.
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Buhr, S. E.
Young people's healthy heart lesson plans.
Valley City, ND: Young People's Healthy Heart Program, Mercy Hospital. 1999. 7 v.
Annotation: This material consists of lessons written for teachers of elementary age children, with a separate packet for each grade from kindergarten through sixth. They are intended to guide children into making healthy food and exercise choices. Knowledge, skills and how to solve problems related to nutrition and exercise have been incorporated.
Contact:
Sharon E. Buhr, Mercy Hospital, Young People's Healthy Heart Program. 570 Chautauqua Boulevard, Valley City, ND 58072. Telephone: (701) 845-6456. Fax: (701) 845-6413. E-mail: info@healthyheartprogram.com. $24.95 each volume.
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Buhr, S. E., and Winter, A. D.
Food guide pyramid lesson plans.
Valley City, ND: Young People's Healthy Heart Program, Mercy Hospital. 1995. 7 v.
Annotation: This information package consists of lessons written for teachers of elementary age children, with a separate packet for each grade from kindergarten through sixth. They are intended to introduce children to the food guide pyramid which will help them make better daily food choices. Each lesson plan contains specific age appropriate objectives to be met, a daily supply list, at least one healthy recipe, a basic lesson plan, critical background information, and reproducible worksheets.
Contact:
Sharon E. Buhr, Mercy Hospital, Young People's Healthy Heart Program. 570 Chautauqua Boulevard, Valley City, ND 58072. Telephone: (701) 845-6456. Fax: (701) 845-6413. E-mail: info@healthyheartprogram.com. Price unknown.
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Buhr, S. E., and Winter, A. D.
Pyramid domino game.
Valley City, ND: Young People's Healthy Heart Program, Mercy Hospital. 1995. 39 pp.
Annotation: This set of dominoes is designed to help children understand the five basic food groups and the food pyramid. The dominoes show pictures of whole food groups, individual foods for a specific food group, and general "pyramid pal" characters. An accompanying instruction sheet includes a sample layout and ideas to enhance the game.
Contact:
Gerri Hammond, Mercy Hospital, Young People's Healthy Heart Program. 570 Chautauqua Boulevard, Valley City, ND 58072. Telephone: (701) 845-6456. Fax: (701) 845-6413. E-mail: info@healthyheartprogram.com. $9.25 plus 7 percent shipping and handling.
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Buhr, S. E., and Winter, A. D.
Pyramid trivia.
Valley City, ND: Young People's Healthy Heart Program, Mercy Hospital. 1995. 9 pp.
Annotation: This kit contains materials for a trivia game that teaches children about the food pyramid and the five basic food groups. Five colored disks represent five trivia categories that children pick out of a hat. The game also contains a fact sheet of trivia questions for each category.
Contact:
Gerri Hammond, Mercy Hospital, Young People's Healthy Heart Program. 570 Chautauqua Boulevard, Valley City, ND 58072. Telephone: (701) 845-6456. Fax: (701) 845-6413. E-mail: info@healthyheartprogram.com. $3.75 plus 7 percent shipping and handling.
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Buss, R.
ABSEF: Fitness for kids.
Olathe, KS: Nutrition Counseling Education Services. 1993. 2 teacher's guides (11, 13 pp.),1 coloring book (ca. 60 pp.), 5 posters, 5 (11" x 17") handouts, 55 flash cards.
Annotation: These materials are designed to enable the parents or teacher to teach physical education and nutrition to elementary school children. Each short lesson includes exercises introduced by a vegetable character; e.g. "watermelon jack" illustrates jumping jacks. There are sedentary activities for when the child cannot exercise. The ABSEF in the title stands for aerobic, body composition, strength, endurance, and flexibility. The materials are intended to stimulate the child to begin a lifetime's participation in healthy activities.
Contact:
Nutrition Counseling Education Services. 1904 East 123rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061-5886. Telephone: (800) 445-5653. (314) 872-8370. Fax: (314) 432-1380. E-mail: NCES@worldnet.att.net. $68.70 plus $7.50 shipping and handling; prepayment required. Document number: Item no. 1444.
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California Department of Education, Child Nutrition and Food Distribution Division, Nutrition Education and Training Program.
Family connections: Dear Family letters.
Sacramento, CA: California Department of Education. 1997. 30 pp.
Annotation: These sample letters were developed to provide families with nutrition information on certain activities or to share special information through newsletters, handouts, or mailings. The letters can be used to educate families about nutrition, foster their development of healthy practices, and encourage children to develop healthy habits. Each letter offers information on a different topic, and some invite families to discuss nutrition issues with their child care providers. Topics include information related to Healthy People 2000 nutrition objectives, dietary guidelines, low-fat diets and children, 5-A-Day Power Play, evening meals, mealtimes with infants and toddlers, "food jags" and table-time tantrums, television, oral health, and nutrition activities that are fun for families.
Contact:
Publications Division, California Department of Education. 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Telephone: (916) 319-0800. (916) 445-4556. $15.00 for set of ten plus $4.95 shipping and handling.
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California Department of Education, Child Nutrition and Food Distribution Division, Nutrition Education and Training Program.
Family Connections: Helping caregivers develop nutrition partnerships with parents.
Sacramento, CA: California Department of Education. 1997. 28 pp.
Annotation: This manual is intended to help child care providers develop positive relationships with families. The manual is divided into two sections. The first section, "Building a Partnership," is intended to help child care providers develop policies and practices to enhance child nutrition programs and promote family involvement. The second section, "Putting Your Partnership into Action," seeks to enhance communication between child care providers and families. Appendices contain USDA Child Care Food Program Meal Patterns for infants and older children.
Contact:
Publications Division, California Department of Education. 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Telephone: (916) 319-0800. (916) 445-4556. $9.00 plus $4.95 shipping and handling.
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California Department of Health Services, Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section, California Children's 5 a Day Campaign.
Community youth organization idea and resource kit for youth organization leaders working with 9, 10 and 11 year old children.
Sacramento, CA: California Children's 5 a Day Campaign, California Department of Health Services. 1998. 64 pp., 1 audiotape (3:11 minutes).
Annotation: This publication for youth organization leaders is designed to help them teach children about healthy eating using fun, simple, and flexible activities based on the food guide pyramid. The 12 activities in this book are designed to be used in any order and incorporated into daily activities. A list of all the supplies needed, simple directions for conducting the activity, possibilities for expanding or adapting the activity, and ideas for reaching family and friends are included. The topics discussed are introducing children to fruits and vegetables, learning to make fruit and vegetable snacks, gardening and science activities, and involving children in the community. An audiotape of 5 a day rap accompanies the book. The text of the rap is also included in the appendices of the book.
Contact:
Tanya Garbolino, California Department of Health Care Services, California 5 a Day Campaign. P.O. Box 942732, MS 7204, Sacramento, CA 94234-7320. Telephone: (916) 449-5400. Fax: (916) 449-5414. E-mail: 5aday@dhs.ca.gov. Available for loan.
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California Department of Health Services, Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section, California Children's 5 a Day Campaign.
Farmers' market idea and resource kit for farmers' market managers.
Sacramento, CA: California Children's 5 a Day Campaign, California Department of Health Services. 1998. 80 pp.
Annotation: This publication for farmers' market managers is designed to help children and their parents eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day for better health by raising public awareness of the benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables based on the concepts of the food guide pyramid. The objective of this publication is to provide 9, 10, and 11 year-olds with repeating consistent messages in a variety of environments, using creative educational and marketing strategies. The book lists the supplies needed to complete the activities, describes the preparation needed, gives step-by-step directions for completing the activity, provides extension ideas and suggestions for adapting the activities, and provides activities for children to do at home with their families. Ready-to-duplicate activity sheets in both English and Spanish follow each activity. The 18 activities are organized into two sections. The first section is for activities at farmer's markets. The second section is for visits to children at schools and youth organizations. The appendix includes a resource list as well as additional fruit and vegetable facts and artwork.
Contact:
Tanya Garbolino, California Department of Health Care Services, California 5 a Day Campaign. P.O. Box 942732, MS 7204, Sacramento, CA 94234-7320. Telephone: (916) 449-5400. Fax: (916) 449-5414. E-mail: 5aday@dhs.ca.gov. Available for loan.
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California Department of Health Services, Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section, California Children's 5 a Day Campaign.
Help kids eat more fruits and vegetables: Tips for parents of preteens.
Sacramento, CA: California Children's 5 a Day Campaign, California Department of Health Services. 1998. 2 pp.
Annotation: This pamphlet is designed to promote the use of 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day for improved child nutrition based on the food guide pyramid. Five meal planning guides for eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day are suggested. These include suggestions for planning breakfasts, midmorning snacks, lunches, afternoon snacks, and dinners. A score card for recording how many servings of fruits and vegetables eaten each day is included. The pamphlet is also available in Spanish.
Contact:
Tanya Garbolino, California Department of Health Care Services, California 5 a Day Campaign. P.O. Box 942732, MS 7204, Sacramento, CA 94234-7320. Telephone: (916) 449-5400. Fax: (916) 449-5414. E-mail: 5aday@dhs.ca.gov. Available for loan.
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California Department of Health Services, Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section, California Children's 5 a Day Campaign.
School idea and resource mini kit for 4th and 5th grade classroom teachers: Child nutrition/food service staff.
Sacramento, CA: California Children's 5 a Day Campaign, California Department of Health Services. 1998. ca. 75 pp.
Annotation: This publication for teachers is designed to help raise awareness and encourage children to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day for good health as part of a low-fat, high-fiber diet and an active lifestyle based on the food guide pyramid. The ideas in this book are excerpted from the School Idea and Resource Kit which has 50 more fun fruit and vegetable activities. The 17 activities in this book are organized into 6 components. Activities involve each of the four social-influence groups that affect children: schools, families, peers, and communities. The book is based on prevention research with children and is designed to develop protective factors that help children prevent or avoid negative health behaviors. These factors are bonding and belonging, norms, skills, and recognition and rewards.
Contact:
Tanya Garbolino, California Department of Health Care Services, California 5 a Day Campaign. P.O. Box 942732, MS 7204, Sacramento, CA 94234-7320. Telephone: (916) 449-5400. Fax: (916) 449-5414. E-mail: 5aday@dhs.ca.gov. Available for loan.
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California Department of Health Services, Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section, California Children's 5 a Day Campaign.
Supermarket idea and resource kit for supermarket managers.
Sacramento, CA: California Children's 5 a Day Campaign, California Department of Health Services. 1998. 80 pp.
Annotation: This publication is a guide for local or neighborhood supermarket managers to use with customers. Ideas are provided for reaching children with the 5 a Day–Power Play message to eat five fruits and vegetables every day. This program is based on the food guide pyramid. Five easy activities that include artwork, resource lists, tips for working with the media, easy-to-produce activity sheets, a question and answer information sheet, and other ideas are included. Suggestions for partnerships between supermarkets and schools are also provided.
Contact:
Tanya Garbolino, California Department of Health Care Services, California 5 a Day Campaign. P.O. Box 942732, MS 7204, Sacramento, CA 94234-7320. Telephone: (916) 449-5400. Fax: (916) 449-5414. E-mail: 5aday@dhs.ca.gov. Available for loan.
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California Pan-Ethnic Health Network and Consumers Union.
Out of balance: Marketing of soda, candy, snacks, and fast foods drowns out healthful messages.
Oakland, CA: California Pan-Ethnic Health Network; San Francisco, CA: Consumers Union. 2005. 27 pp.
Annotation: This report uses recently released data to highlight the way that food, beverage, and fast food advertising my be contributing to the rise in obesity in the United States. The report discusses the relationship between eating trends and advertising trends, food and beverage marketing expenditures vs. expenditures of the 5 A Day program, unmeasured media (e.g., direct mail, couponing, special events), marketing to communities of color, marketing to children, and the 5 A Day Program. Statistical information is presented in tables throughout the report. Recommendations and endnotes are included.
Contact:
Consumers Union, West Coast Regional Office. 1535 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-2512. Telephone: (415) 431-6747. Fax: (415) 431-0906. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Food guide pyramid for young children: A daily guide for 2- to 6-year-olds.
[Washington, DC]: Center for Nutrition, Policy and Promotion. 1999. 3 items; 1 color poster (approx. 25 x 33 inches), 1 color flyer, 1 black and white flyer.
Annotation: This poster and flyer illustrates the food pyramid with the nutritional requirements for two- to six-year-olds. The poster is in color. The flyer is available in color or black and white and includes a weekly food planning chart on the reverse side.
Contact:
HRSA Information Center. P.O. Box 2910, Merrifield, VA 22116. Telephone: (888) 275-4772. TTY: (877) 489-4772. Fax: (703) 821-2098. E-mail: ask@hrsa.gov. Available at no charge. Document number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHL050 (poster), MCHL051 (2 pp. color), MCHL052 (2 pp. black and white).
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Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Dispensing junk: How school vending undermines efforts to feed children well.
Washington DC: Center for Science in the Public Interest. 2004. 13 pp.
Annotation: This report describes a survey undertaken to determine the contents of vending machines in 251 schools in 24 states, provides survey results, offers a rationale for improving school foods, and provides a conclusion. The report includes one appendix: the survey form. Statistical information is presented in tables throughout the report. References and contacts for more information are included.
Contact:
Center for Science in the Public Interest. 1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009-5728. Telephone: (202) 332-9110. Fax: (202) 265-4954. E-mail: cspi@cspinet.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Guidelines for responsible food marketing to children.
Washington, DC: Center for Science in the Public Interest. 2005. 6 pp.
Annotation: These guidelines are intended for those who manufacture, sell, market, advertise, or otherwise promote food to children. The guidelines provide criteria for marketing food to children in a manner that does not undermine their diets or harm their health. The guidelines discuss obesity and unhealthy eating habits among children, supporting parents' efforts to foster healthy eating habits in children, protecting children from marketing of foods that can harm their health, nutrition guidelines, and marketing techniques.
Contact:
Center for Science in the Public Interest. 1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009-5728. Telephone: (202) 332-9110. Fax: (202) 265-4954. E-mail: cspi@cspinet.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
5 a day works!.
Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2005. 117 pp.
Annotation: This publication, which advocates a diet that includes five to nine servings of fruit and vegetables a day, is a collection of innovative programs and interventions that promote healthy eating. Topics covered include (1) environmental innovations (such as farmers markets and restaurants), (2) event and media innovations, (3) partnerships and coalitions, (4) youth innovations, and (5) program resumes. Two appendices includes references and an index of programs.
Contact:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333. Telephone: (404) 639-3534. (800) 311-3435. E-mail: cdc@cdcinfo.gov.
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Cheung, L. W. Y., and Richmond, J. B. (Eds.).
Child health, nutrition, and physical activity.
Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 1995. 377 pp.
Annotation: This book summarizes the presentations and interactive sessions of the Harvard Conference on Nutrition and Physical Activity of Children and Youth, which addressed four major areas in the field of child health: nutrition during childhood and adolescence; exercise and fitness in these age groups; obesity, weight control, and eating disorders; and early prevention of adult chronic disease. It identifies the most pressing health needs of American youth, summarizes research in these areas, reveals gaps in the knowledge, and offers preliminary recommendations to practitioners in the fields of health and education who are committed to improving children's health and fitness. The book also explores how the academic community, government, industry, and mass media can encourage sound eating and exercise habits among American youngsters.
Contact:
Human Kinetics. P.O. Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61825-5076. Telephone: (800) 747-4457. Fax: (217) 351-1549. E-mail: info@hkusa.com. Price unknown. Document number: ISBN 0-87322-774-3.
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CHILD Profile.
Growing up healthy: A nutrition guide for toddlers.
Seattle, WA: CHILD Profile. 1998. 2 pp.
Annotation: This brochure, available in English and Spanish, is designed for parents of children ages 18 months to 3 years. The brochure teaches basic concepts of nutrition for healthy children and provides special sections on oral health, prevention of choking, play, growth, teaching good eating habits, learning to eat new foods, how to know if a toddler is eating enough, and the food guide pyramid.
Contact:
Seattle-King County Department of Public Health, CHILD Profile. 401 Fifth Avenue, Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98104. Telephone: (206) 205-4141. (800) 325-5599. E-mail: cphelpdesk@kingcounty.gov. $0.12 includes shipping and handling.
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Children's Hospital of San Diego.
Pediatric nutrition manual.
San Diego, CA: Children's Hospital and Health Center of San Diego. [1998]. ca. 300 pp.
Annotation: This pediatric diet manual contains sections for general diets; diets for modified consistency, food intolerance, modified in food source, oncology, developmental disabilities, and inborn errors of metabolism;and guidelines for selected pathologies, test diets, infant formulas, and enteral and parenteral nutrition. The description, indication, adequacy, and diet principles are indicated for each specific diet. The appendix provides information to assist with the nutrition care of the pediatric population including recommended dietary allowances, energy intake, arm anthropometry, growth charts, malnutrition indicators, a table of conversions, a table of weights and measures, and selected recipes.
Contact:
Children's Hospital Nutrition Services. 3020 Children's Way, San Diego, CA 92123-4282. Telephone: (619) 576-1700 Ext 4024. $75.00 includes shipping and handling.
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Children's Sentinel Nutrition Assessment Program.
The safety net in action: Protecting the health and nutrition of young American children.
Boston, MA: Children's Sentinel Nutrition Assessment Program. 2004. 13 pp.
Annotation: This report provides information about the safety net that supports the access to nutritious food by infants, children, and their families. The report discusses the social and economic context of food insecurity; explains the meaning the food insecurity; describes Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, the Food Stamp Program, WIC, the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, and subsidized housing; and includes a call to action. Statistical information is presented in figures throughout the report. An appendix provides an overview of the Children's Sentinel Nutrition Assessment Program. The report concludes with a list of references and acknowledgments.
Contact:
Children's HealthWatch. Vose Hall Fourth Floor, 88 East Newton Street, Room 423, Boston, MA 02118. Telephone: (617) 414-6366. Fax: (617) 414-7915. E-mail: info@childrenshealthwatch.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Churchill Films.
Sooper goop. (Short version).
Los Angeles, CA: Churchill Films. n.d.. 1 videotape (10 minutes, VHS 1/2 inch).
Annotation: This videotape teaches children, ages 6 to 13, about nutrition and the use of advertising techniques to promote sales. The story traces the development of Sooper Goop, a breakfast cereal low in nutritional values and high in sugar, and the use of clever advertising strategies to persuade children to ask for the product. The discussion guide provides a brief description, educational objectives, suggested topics for discussion, and activities to reinforce the videotape message.
Contact:
Churchill Media. 6465 North Avondale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631. Telephone: (800) 253-2788. 773-775-9433. Fax: 800-444-9855. E-mail: clearvue_service@discovery.com. Price unknown.
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Churchill Media.
Red Riding Hood and the well-fed wolf.
Los Angeles, CA: Churchill Media. n.d.. 1 videotape (16 minutes, VHS 1/2 inch).
Annotation: This videotape uses the story of Little Red Riding Hood as the basis for teaching children, ages 8 to 12, about nutrition and good meals. Red Riding Hood reviews the wolf's eating habits and suggests healthier alternatives. The revised edition introduces the U.S. Department of Agriculture's food guide pyramid. The discussion guide provides a brief summary, educational objectives, a small copy of the food guide pyramid, and suggested topics for discussion and follow-up activities.
Contact:
Society for Visual Education. 6465 North Avondale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631. Telephone: (800) 253-2788. 1-773-775-9433. Fax: 1-800-444-9855. E-mail: clearvue_service@discovery.com. Price unknown. Document number: ISBN 0-7932-3025.
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Clark, M., Holt, K., and Sofka, D. (Eds.).
Early childhood nutrition resource guide.
Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. 1998. 44 pp.
Annotation: This guide is designed to promote the exchange of information that will help children and their families learn healthy eating habits with a lifetime of benefits. The guide is designed to assist providers of nutrition services to children ages 2 to 6 years and their families. The guide has two sections. The first section contains materials developed since 1995, organized into these categories: activities for children; bibliographies and catalogs; books; curricula, manuals and modules; guidelines; pamphlets and brochures; reports; resource packets; and videotapes. The second section lists federal agencies, federally supported projects, professional organizations, and voluntary organizations that may serve as resources. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]
Contact:
HRSA Information Center. P.O. Box 2910, Merrifield, VA 22116. Telephone: (888) 275-4772. TTY: (877) 489-4772. Fax: (703) 821-2098. E-mail: ask@hrsa.gov. Available at no charge. Document number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHK002.
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Committee on Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools, Stallings VA, Yaktine AL(Eds.).
Nutrition standards for foods in schools: Leading the way toward healthier youth.
Washington, DC: National Academies Press. 2007. 282 pp.
Annotation: This book offers reviews and recommendations about appropriate nutrition standards and guidance for the sale, content, and consumption of foods and beverages at school, with attention given to foods and beverages offered in competition with federally reimbursable meals and snacks. Topics include nutrition-related health concerns, dietary intakes, eating behaviors in children and adolescents, the school environment, and food and beverages sold outside the school meal program. Additional topics include federal, state, local, and industry initiatives; recommended standards and actions for competitive foods in schools and next steps. References are provided as well as appendices including acronyms and a glossary; energy requirements; nutrition standards for competitive foods sold in elementary, middle, or high school set by states; additional guidelines, open sessions at a workshop on nutrition standards for schools, and biographical sketches of members of the authoring committee. An index concludes the book.
Contact:
National Academies Press. 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Lockbox 285, Washington, DC 20055. Telephone: (202) 334-3313. Toll Free: (888) 624-8373. Fax: (202) 334-2451. E-mail: bkline@nap.edu. $49.95, plus shipping and handling; also available at no charge from theWeb site. Document number: ISBN 978-0-309-10383-1.
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Conkin, C., Jennings, H. C., and Phillips, S. (Eds.).
Pediatric nutrition reference guide. (4th ed.).
Houston, TX: Texas Children's Hospital. 1997. 63 pp.
Annotation: This publication includes guidelines for growth and nutrition assessment, physician-ordered diet therapy, use of human milk and infant formulas, pediatric enteral feeding, modular additives, milk, milk-based infant formulas, formulas designed for low birthweight infants, specialized formulas, toddler formulas, metabolic products, modular formulas, oral electrolytes, pediatric medical nutritionals, medical nutritionals, nutrition support for premature infants, parenteral nutrition, and co-administration of insulin and TPN. Miscellaneous appendices address protein and calorie content of baby foods, powdered formula, Product 3232A, non-formular medical nutritionals, food and nutrition services approved abbreviations, and conversion factors.
Contact:
Claudia Conkin, Texas Children's Hospital, Food and Nutrition Center. 6621 Fannin Street, West Tower, B.B140, Houston, TX 77030. Telephone: (832) 824-5077. Fax: (832) 825-5083. $5.00 includes shipping and handling.
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Conkin, C., Jennings, H. C., and Phillips, S. (Eds.).
Pediatric nutrition reference guide. (4th ed.).
Houston, TX: Texas Children's Hospital. 1997. 63 pp.
Annotation: This publication includes guidelines for growth and nutrition assessment, physician-ordered diet therapy, use of human milk and infant formulas, pediatric enteral feeding, modular additives, milk, milk-based infant formulas, formulas designed for low birthweight infants, specialized formulas, toddler formulas, metabolic products, modular formulas, oral electrolytes, pediatric medical nutritionals, medical nutritionals, nutrition support for premature infants, parenteral nutrition, and co-administration of insulin and TPN. Miscellaneous appendices address protein and calorie content of baby foods, powdered formula, Product 3232A, non-formular medical nutritionals, food and nutrition services approved abbreviations, and conversion factors.
Contact:
Claudia Conkin, Texas Children's Hospital, Food and Nutrition Center. 6621 Fannin Street, West Tower, B.B140, Houston, TX 77030. Telephone: (832) 824-5077. Fax: (832) 825-5083. $5.00 includes shipping and handling.
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Cooper R, Levin M.
School breakfast in America's big cities.
Washington, DC: Food Research and Action Center. 2009. 16 pp.
Annotation: This report examines the performance of school breakfast programs in 25 large urban school districts during the 2008-09 school year, based on the results of a survey sent to food service staff by the Food Research and Action Center. The aim of the report is to monitor urban schools’ progress in increasing breakfast participation among low-income students. Included in the report are statistics on the percentage of low-income children receiving breakfast in school; barriers to participation; promising practices case studies; and recommendations for policymakers and urban school district administrators are also provided.
Contact:
Food Research and Action Center. 1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 540, Washington, DC 20009. Telephone: (202) 986-2200. Fax: (202) 986-2525. E-mail: jadach@frac.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Cooper R, Levin M.
School breakfast scorecard: School year 2008-2009.
Washington, DC: Food Research and Action Center. 2009. 20 pp.
Annotation: This report analyzes school breakfast participation for the 2008-2009 school year. The report provides information about who is eligible for the federal School Breakfast Program, discusses findings of the study, discusses child nutrition reauthorization, and provides school meals legislation by state as well as other state-by-state information.
Contact:
Food Research and Action Center. 1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 540, Washington, DC 20009. Telephone: (202) 986-2200. Fax: (202) 986-2525. E-mail: jadach@frac.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Courtney, A.
The good food news.
Tampa, Florida: Best Start Social Marketing. 1990. 5 pp.
Annotation: This set of six nutrition newsletters, developed by the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department in Lexington, Kentucky, is designed primarily for fifth-grade students, but may be used for children in a variety of clinical or other community settings. Based on focus group interviews with fifth graders, the newsletters address common questions, concerns, and misconceptions. Topics covered are breakfast, drinks, fast foods, pizza, body image, and snacks. Each issue, printed on colorful paper and illustrated with cartoons, features a combination of interesting facts, recipes, games, or other food-related activities. An instructor’s guide is being developed to assist teachers, clinicians, and others in leading children in nutrition education activities. In some schools, the newsletters and classroom learning activities are incorporated into the health curriculum. The Best Start Resource Center is making the newsletters available to other programs, and the newsletters can be customized to list local agency information and logos.
Contact:
Bonnie Salazar, Best Start Social Marketing. 4809 E. Busch Boulevard, Suite 104, Tampa, FL 33617. Telephone: (813) 971-2119. (800) 277-4975. Fax: (813) 971-2280. E-mail: beststart@beststartinc.org. Sample copies available at no charge. Price varies according to quantity ordered, $0.50 for one copy or $3.00 for a set of six.
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Cryer, D., Ray, A. R., and Harms, T.
Nutrition activities for preschoolers.
Menlo Park, CA: Innovative Learning Publications. 1996. 236 pp.
Annotation: This book discusses how to take advantage of children's natural interest in food to encourage good health habits and to teach about nutrition throughout the preschool curriculum. This illustrated resource presents simple activities related to typical preschool centers: art, blocks, books, pretend play, music, science, and math. The book includes ideas for meals and snack times as well as play experiences. Appendices provide resources, recipes, and checklists. A training manual presents a variety of activities that can be used to introduce early childhood educators to this book.
Contact:
Terry Grimes, Pearson Higher Education, Addison-Wesley. One Lake Street, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. Telephone: (201) 236-7000. $26.85.
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Davidson JC.
What's right for kids II: Building healthy nutrition and physical activity environments at school.
Madison, WI: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. 2008. 29 pp.
Annotation: This report describes best practices that school nutrition and wellness leaders have implemented in Wisconsin to positively impact student achievement. It also provides tools to define and support an environment that promotes healthy eating and activity. It addresses the characteristics and activities of a successful wellness team, how parents promote a healthy school environment, physical activity and healthy eating, how students can be involved in the process, healthy eating and good nutrition, and how to evaluation local wellness policies.
Contact:
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. 125 South Webster Street, Madison, WI 53707-7841. Telephone: (608) 266-8960. (800) 441-4563. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Dietz, W. H., and Stern, L. (Eds.).
American Academy of Pediatrics guide to your child's nutrition: Making peace at the table and building healthy eating habits for life.
Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. 1999. 234 pp.
Annotation: This book is designed to help parents with their child's nutrition at various stages of the child's life, and reflects the consensus of members of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Topics include what is best for the newborn; expanding the baby's diet; nutrition for toddlers, the school years, and adolescents; nutrition basics; spitting up, gagging, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation; assessing whether a child is too fat, thin, small, or tall; eating disorders; handling outside influences; cutting a child's risk of health problems; food safety and additives, alternative diets and supplements, and allergies. Appendices give checklists of what caregivers need to know, food-medication interactions, standard growth charts, body mass index charts, food substitutions, and additional resources.
Contact:
American Academy of Pediatrics. 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098. Telephone: (847) 434-4000. (800) 433-9016. Fax: (847) 434-8000. Retail $23.00; APA member price $19.95. Document number: ISBN 0-375-50187-8.
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Dobler, M. L.
Food allergies.
Chicago, IL: American Dietetic Association. 1991. 35 pp.
Annotation: This booklet, written for the consumer, describes possible symptoms of food allergies, diagnostic tests and diets, and meal planning. It tells what to look for on food labels, and lists resources, references, special products, and some allergen-free recipes.
Contact:
Customer Service, American Dietetic Association. 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995. Telephone: (800) 877-1600. $5.50 ADA members; $6.50 nonmembers; prepayment required; make checks payable to ADA. Document number: ADA item no. 0882.
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Doherty, M. C.
Nutrition and learning resource list for professionals.
Beltsville, MD: Food and Nutrition Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1997. 29 pp.
Annotation: This bibliography generated from the databases of the Food and Nutrition Information Center of the National Agricultural Library lists and describes some clinical print resources for nutrition professionals on nutrition and learning.
Contact:
U.S. Food and Nutrition Information Center. National Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Room 105, Beltsville, MD 20705-2351. Telephone: (301) 504-5719. NAL Exe. Dir.: (301) 504-5248. Fax: (301) 504-6409. E-mail: fnic@nal.usda.gov. Available at no charge.
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Dole Food Company .
5 a Day adventures. (Rev. ed.).
San Mateo, CA: Dole Food Company. 1998. 1 CD-ROM.
Annotation: This CD-ROM program is designed to help children learn about fruits and vegetables and the benefits of eating five or more servings of these each day, and to motivate children to include five servings in their daily diet. Designed to be used by children interactively, the program features a combination of music, animation, and videorecording.
Contact:
Dole Food Company. One Dole Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91361. Available at no charge to schools; $14.95 for individuals.
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Dole Food Company and Society for Nutrition Education.
Children's nutrition: Balancing the messages.
San Mateo, CA: Dole Food Company. 1993. 12 items.
Annotation: This information packet contains various material on a children's nutrition education CD-ROM for third graders entitled 5 A Day Adventures, which includes a fact sheet, some promotional material, and the nutrition section from the report on the Healthy People 2000 Initiative. It focuses on teaching students to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
Contact:
Dole Food Company. One Dole Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91361. Price unknown.
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Education Commission of the States.
State policies related to student health and nutrition.
Denver, CO: Education Commission of the States. 2005. 14 pp.
Annotation: This report consists primarily of tables that explore the various policy solutions that many states have employed related to student health and nutrition. The information comes from state statutory law. The tables provide information about the following for each state: (1) state has created a task force or committee to improve nutrition, fitness, or both in schools; (2) state has set nutritional standards for school meals beyond federal reguations; (3) state law restricts the sale of competetive foods; (4) state addresses employment of a physical activity coordinator, a nutrition specialist, or both; and (5) state mandates physical activity requirements. An overview is included.
Contact:
Education Commission of the States. 700 Broadway, Suite 810, Denver, CO 80203-3460. Telephone: (303) 299-3600. Fax: (303) 296-8332. E-mail: ecs@ecs.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Evans, S. K.
Nutrition education materials and audiovisuals for grades 7 through 12.
Beltsville, MD: Food and Nutrition Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1992-. annual.
Annotation: This bibliography was developed for educators interested in nutrition education materials, audiovisuals, and resources. It is divided into sections on curricula, learning activities, audiovisuals, and resources for adults. An array of topics is covered from general nutrition and food preparation to food science, weight management, and cultural perspectives on food and nutrition. The types of teaching materials cited include food models, games, kits, videotapes, and lesson plans. A section is included on the availability of the documents cited, including guidelines for requesting materials.
Contact:
Document Delivery Services Branch, National Agricultural Library. Abraham Lincoln Building, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705-2351. Telephone: (301) 504-5755. TTY: (301) 504-6856. Fax: (301) 504-6927. E-mail: lmooney@nal.usda.gov. Available at no charge. Document number: ISSN 1052-536x.
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Evans, S. K. (Comp.).
Food and nutrition resources for grades preschool through 6.
Beltsville, MD: U.S. Food and Nutrition Information Center. 1998. irregular.
Annotation: This bibliography is intended as a resource for educators interested in printed food and nutrition materials, audiovisuals, and other resources for classroom use. The bibliography is organized by kinds of materials and includes: curriculums and lesson plans; learning activities; audiovisuals; and staff development resources. Topics covered include foods, food safety, food science, food service management, basic nutrition, dietary management, and nutrition education. In addition, guidelines for borrowing these and other materials from the National Agricultural Library are included at the beginning of the document.
Contact:
. Document number: ISSN 1052-536X.
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Evers, C. L.
How to teach nutrition to kids: An integrated, creative approach to nutrition education for children ages 6–10.
Tigard, OR: 24 Carrot Press. 1995. 189 pp.
Annotation: This book was developed for educators, nutrition professionals, parents and other care givers as a tool to teach 6–10 year-old children about nutrition in a fun and meaningful way and to motivate them to eat in a healthy manner. It provides ideas for integrating the nutrition lessons into other school subjects, such as language arts, math, science, social studies, performing arts, art, and physical education. The book also includes ideas for enlisting the school cafeteria into the nutritional program.
Contact:
Nutrition Counseling Education Services. 1904 East 123rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061-5886. Telephone: (800) 445-5653. (314) 872-8370. Fax: (314) 432-1380. E-mail: NCES@worldnet.att.net. $18.00 plus $4.50 shipping and handling; prepayment required.
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Foodplay Productions.
Janey Junkfood's fresh adventure.
Northampton, MA: Foodplay Productions. 1996. 1 videotape (30 minutes, VHS 1/2 inch), 1 guidebook (30 pp.).
Annotation: This videotape and guidebook teach children how to be nutrition-smart and consumer-wise. The materials teach children how to eat a variety of foods from the food pyramid, make healthy choices, cut down on sugar and fat, read food labels and "see through" commercials, and enjoy keeping active. Reproducible student activity sheets, lesson plans, learning objectives, nutrition basics for teachers, discussion questions, and recommended resources are also included.
Contact:
Foodplay Productions. One Sunset Avenue, Hartfield, MA 01038. Telephone: (413) 524-7802. 1-800-366-3752. E-mail: info@foodplay.com. $99.00.
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Foodplay Productions.
Kids' kitchen. (Rev. ed.).
Northampton, MA: Foodplay Productions. 1996. 1 videotape (45 minutes, VHS 1/2 inch), 1 guidebook (24 pp.).
Annotation: This videotape and guidebook set includes 20 reproducible handouts on snack recipes, step-by-step multidisciplinary lesson plans, hands-on activities for nutrition fun, nutrition basics and safety rules, and a list of recommended resources. Lessons are presented on the food guide pyramid and creative ways of consuming five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Also included are tips for both adults and children on reading food labels, kitchen safety, food budgeting, and planet-friendly choices. All recipes use foods reimbursable through the Department of Agriculture's Child and Adult Care Feeding Program.
Contact:
Foodplay Productions. One Sunset Avenue, Hartfield, MA 01038. Telephone: (413) 524-7802. 1-800-366-3752. E-mail: info@foodplay.com. $129.00.
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Foster LK, Gerould P.
Fathers' impact on children's nutrition.
Sacramento, CA: California Research Bureau. 2004. 42 pp.
Annotation: This report, which is based on input from focus groups and research, looks at the relationship between fathers and children as it relates to children's nutrition. The report offers several options for policymakers that focus on targeting and outreach to fathers. The report, which includes an executive summary, also contains the following sections: (1) nutrition as a public policy issue, (2) fathers' involvement with their children, (3) fathers, children, and food, (4) food assistance resources, (5) a note about physical activity, (6) options for action, (7) bibliography, and (8) endnotes. Statistical information is presented in tables throughout the report. The report includes black-and-white drawings.
Contact:
California Research Bureau. California State Library, 900 N Street, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 94237-0001. Telephone: (916) 445-3551. (916) 653-7843. Fax: (916) 654-5829. E-mail: crb@library.ca.gov. Available at no charge from the Web site. Document number: CRB 04-002.
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Gallup Organization.
Food, physical activity and fun: What kids think.
Chicago, IL: National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics, American Dietetic Association; Washington, DC: International Food Information Council; and President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. 1995. 42 pp.
Annotation: This report highlights the key findings of a survey of children on physical activity, health, and nutrition. Offering insight into teens' and preteens' perspectives, the survey results were based on telephone interviews with a national sample of 410 children between the ages of 9 and 15. The survey also illustrates what kids eat, how active they are, where they get their information, and what communities need to do to help keep kids fit and healthy. A copy of the questionnaire and tables of recommended sampling tolerances are located in the technical appendix to this report.
Contact:
International Food Information Council Foundation. 1100 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 430, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: (202) 296-6540. Fax: (202) 296-6547. E-mail: foodinfo@ific.health.org. Price unknown.
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Gavin ML, Dowshen SA, Izenberg N.
Fit kids: A practical guide to raising health and active children—From birth to teens.
New York, NY: DK Publishing. 2004. 208 pp.
Annotation: This book, geared toward parents, provides practical advice for guiding children in achieving a healthy and active lifestyle, from birth through adulthood. The book, which includes color photographs, is divided into the following chapters: (1) children's weight and fitness, (2) principles of nutrition, (3) principles of fitness, (4) the first year, (5) toddlers 1-3 years, (6) preschool kids 3-5 years, (7) school-age kids 6-12 years, (8) adolescents 13-18 years, (9) special concerns, and (10) healthy recipes. The book includes tips, sample menus for a variety of situations, ideas for keeping kids active in different settings, and other information presented in colorful charts, lists, and boxes. The book concludes with a list of recommended resources, an index, and acknowledgments.
Contact:
DK Publishing. 375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014. Telephone: 800 631 8571. Fax: 201 256 0000. E-mail: ecommerce@us.penguingroup.com. $20.00, plus shipping and handling. Document number: ISBN 0-7566-0349-8.
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Georgia Department of Education, Nutrition Education and Training Unit.
Look who's cooking! How food preparation can help children learn and develop.
Atlanta, GA: Nutrition and Education Training Unit, Georgia Department of Education. 1997. 1 videotape (30 minutes, 1/2 inch VHS), 1 booklet (12 pp.).
Annotation: This videotape demonstrates food preparation activities for young children. The videotape explains how food preparation activities can help children increase cognitive and motor skills, better understand concepts taught in the classroom, develop skill in preparing nutritious snacks and simple food items, increase confidence and self-esteem, and enjoy family interaction through food preparation. Parents of children in grades K–3 and teachers are the intended audience. The videotape demonstrates food preparation for breakfast, after-school snack, and dinner salad.
Contact:
National Food Service Management Institute. University of Mississippi, 6 Jeanette Phillips Drive, P.O. Drawer 188, University, MS 38677-0188. Telephone: (662) 915-7658. (800) 321-3054. Fax: (800) 321-3061. E-mail: nfsmi@olemiss.edu. Contact for cost information.
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Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health, Office of Nutrition.
Nutrition guidelines for practice: A manual for providing quality nutrition services. (Rev. ed.).
Atlanta, GA: Office of Nutrition, Georgia Department of Human Resources. 1997. ca. 800 pp.
Annotation: This manual presents guidelines for nutrition services to aid nutritionists and other health care professionals in providing quality nutritional care. These guidelines address nutrition screening and assessment, nutrition intervention, referral, and follow-up. The manual covers these topics: the perinatal period, infancy, childhood, infants and children with special health care needs, adolescence, family planning, adults, geriatrics, and prevention and treatment of chronic disease. The manual also contains extensive appendices. The manual can be used for a variety of functions, including a staff orientation manual, a clinic protocol or procedure handbook, a data-gathering tool for accountability, a tool to aid in documentation, and an evaluation tool for nutrition services.
Contact:
Carol MacGowan or Kathryn Thompson, Georgia Department of Community Health, Division of Public Health, Nutrition Services Unit. Two Peachtree Street, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30303-3186. Telephone: (404) 657-2884. Single copies available at no charge.
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Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health, Office of Nutrition.
The OrganWise guys activity book: Games, puzzles and fun teaching about being smart from the inside out.
Duluth, GA: Wellness Incorporated. 1998. 20 pp.
Annotation: This children's coloring book contains activities for parents and children to do together. The characters are intended to teach children to make smart choices and realize their role in being healthy. The goal of this interaction is to lessen the mealtime struggle parents face when encouraging children to make healthy food choices.
Contact:
Michelle Lombardo, Wellness Incorporated. 3838 Song River Circle, Duluth, GA 30097. Telephone: (770) 844-8686. Outside Atlanta: (800) 786-1730. E-mail: sales@organwiseguys.com. $4.95.
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Gerald T. Rogers Productions.
Can you tell me—which foods are good?.
Los Angeles, CA: Churchill Media. n.d.. 1 videotape (10 minutes, VHS 1/2 inch).
Annotation: This videotape uses puppet characters and human actors to educate children, ages 4 to 8, about selecting good foods and choosing well-balanced meals. The videotape discusses the four food groups and the videotape discussion guide provides an introduction to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's food guide pyramid. The discussion guide provides a brief description of the content, educational objectives, and suggested topics for discussion and activities. The videotape is available in English and Spanish.
Contact:
Society for Visual Education. 6465 North Avondale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631. Telephone: (800) 253-2788. 1-773-775-9433. Fax: 1-800-444-9855. E-mail: clearvue_service@discovery.com. Price unknown.
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Gordon A, Briefel R, Needels K., Wemmerus N, Zavitsky T, Russo R, Tasse T, Kalb L, Peterson A, Creel D.
Feeding low-income children when school is out: The Summer Food Service Program.
Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. 2003. 419 pp.
Annotation: This report summarizes the results of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Implementation Study, a descriptive study of the operations of the SFSP at the state and local levels. The study addressed the following three major research questions: (1) How does the SFSP operate at the state, sponsor, and site levels? (2) What factors affect participation by sponsors and children? And (3) what is the nutritional quality of meals served, and what is the extent of plate waste? Section topics include study objectives and design, program characteristics, program administration, outreach and participation, meal service, and conclusions on administration simplification, expanding participation, improving meals, and reducing waste. References conclude the report. Statistical data are presented in table and figure formats throughout the report.
Contact:
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. 1800 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-5831. Telephone: (202) 694-5050. E-mail: infocenterers.usda.gov. Document number: E-FAN-03-001.
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Gordon A, Hartline-Grafton H, Nogales R.
Innovative WIC practices: Profiles of 20 programs.
Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research. 2004. 258 pp.
Annotation: This report describes a study that examined a range of innovative practices at 20 state or local WIC agencies. The study focused on practices in three main areas: breastfeeding promotion and support (including peer counseling and programs for high-risk groups), nutrition and health education (including obesity prevention, preventive health care, and staff training), and service delivery (such as home and workplace visits). For each program, the report provides background information and discusses the source of the innovation, key challenges, implementation lessons learned, evidence of success, and the feasibility of repeating the practice. The report includes an executive summary and conclusions. Two appendices include (1) procedures for selecting programs and collecting data and (2) protocols. The report includes footnotes and references.
Contact:
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. 1800 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-5831. Telephone: (202) 694-5050. E-mail: infocenterers.usda.gov. Available at no charge from the Web site. Document number: E-FAN-04-007.
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Hair E, Ling T, Wandner L.
School food unwrapped: What's available and what our kids actually are eating.
Washington, DC: Child Trends. 2008. 9 pp.
Annotation: This research brief examines the prevalence of vending machines, school stores, and other outlets in elementary schools that often provide non-nutritious foods, the types of food and beverages sold within these outlets, and student consumption of food at school among a nationally representative sample of fifth-grade students. Topics include the rise in the number of overweight children in the United States, the influence of the school food environment on children's food choices, the prevalence of competitive food outlets in schools, and school characteristics as they relate to the availability and type of foods and beverages sold. Implications for policy and practice are presented.
Contact:
Child Trends. 4301 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 350, Washington, DC 20008. Telephone: (202) 572-6000. Fax: (202) 362-8420. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Harris ML, Dillon C, Nelson R.
Healthy schools, healthy communities, and youth obesity: Lessons learned from the national forums and regional dialogues of the NACo Center for Sustainable Communities.
Washington, DC: Center for Sustainable Communities, National Association of Counties. 2007. 19 pp.
Annotation: This publication describes insights from three 2006 dialogues called to discuss the challenges and opportunities of using school programs to improve youth health and fitness and contains practical, replicable information for community leaders. Contents include a brief summary of how the dialogues were hosted and facilitated, the challenges and opportunities faced in improving youth health in collaboration with schools, the strategies and actions implemented, and a description of two related forums conducted with African American and Latino county officials on the impacts of obesity of the youth in their communities and their specific community and cultural challenges. Appendices include contact information and a questionnaire for participants in the dialogues.
Contact:
National Association of Counties. 25 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20001. Telephone: (202) 393-6226. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Hawaii Department of Health, Nutrition Branch.
What to feed your keiki ages 1 to 6.
Honolulu, HI: Nutrition Branch, Hawaii Department of Health. 1992. 2 pp.
Annotation: This pamphlet is a food guide for parents and families with children ages one to six. It provides suggestions about foods, what a child needs foods for, and what foods in what quantities a child needs. Recommendations are provided for children age one, ages two and three, and ages four to six.
Contact:
Hawaii State Department of Health, Healthy Hawaii, Healthy Eating. E-mail: healthyhawaii@doh.hawaii.gov. Available at no charge.
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Henchy G.
WIC in the states: Thirty-one years of building a healthier America.
Washington, DC: Food Research and Action Center. 2005. 185 pp.
Annotation: This report contains fact sheets about the national, state, and Indian Tribal Organization WIC program, as well as a profile of the history of the program. Each fact sheet includes a brief narrative, a figure illustrating WIC participation over the years, and a table listing the number of women, infants, and children participating in the program over the years. The report also includes a summary.
Contact:
Food Research and Action Center. 1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 540, Washington, DC 20009. Telephone: (202) 986-2200. Fax: (202) 986-2525. E-mail: jadach@frac.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Heutel, T., Kaziner, S., and Kannan, S.
Five fantabulous food groups curriculum.
[Ann Arbor, MI: Department of Environmental and Industrial Health, University of Michigan]. [1997]. 10 pp.
Annotation: This food groups curriculum is for children in grades kindergarten through second grade. The curriculum has been tailored to meet the needs of a multicultural, middle-class community and should therefore be applicable to and accepted by various ethnic groups. The main concepts of the curriculum are (1) the food guide pyramid (including the five major food groups), and (2) dietary variety.
Contact:
Srimathi Kannan, University of Michigan, School of Public Health, Human Nutrition Program. 109 Observatory Street, 1700 SPH I, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Telephone: (734) 764-5425. Fax: (734) 764-9554. E-mail: asandret@umich.edu. $10.00.
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Hodges, S.
Healthy snacks: Low fat, low sugar, low sodium.
Torrance, CA: Totline Publications, Warren Publishing House. 1994. 47 pp.
Annotation: This cookbook gives recipes for low fat, low sugar, low sodium snacks for young children. Recipes are given for breads, cereals, cookies, and other grain dishes; for dips and spreads; frozen treats; fruits; meat, fish, and poultry; sandwiches, pizzas, soups, and vegetables. Serving sizes, and nutrition information is given. Information on the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and an index to the recipes are included.
Contact:
Nutrition Counseling Education Services. 1904 East 123rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061-5886. Telephone: (800) 445-5653. (314) 872-8370. Fax: (314) 432-1380. E-mail: NCES@worldnet.att.net. $13.90 plus $4.50 shipping and handling. Document number: ISBN 0-911019-63-4.
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Hodges, S.
Multicultural snacks.
Everett, WA: Totline Publications, Frank Schaffer Publishing House. 1995. 48 pp.
Annotation: This cookbook, featuring recipes from diverse cultures, introduces children to a variety of foods. The recipes are organized by main ingredients (such as bread, rice, beans, meat, or fruit), then by culture or country. Most of the recipes are intended for adults to prepare and serve to children; a few are suitable for children to help prepare. The book includes an index to the recipes, and information on the Child and Adult Care Food Program portions for each recipe.
Contact:
Frank Schaffer Publishing House. 3195 Wilson Drive NW, Grand Rapids, WI 49534. Telephone: (800) 417-3261. Fax: (888) 203-9361. E-mail: cpg_custserv@schoolspecialty.com. $6.95 plus $ 3.00 shipping and handling. Document number: ISBN 1-57029-025-3.
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Horsley, J. W., Allen, E. R., and Daniel, P. W.
Nutrition management of school age children with special needs: A resource manual for school personnel, families, and health professionals = Nutrition management of handicapped and chronically ill school children: A resource manual for school personnel, families and health professionals. (2nd ed.).
Richmond, VA: Virginia Department of Health and Virginia Department of Education. 1996. 93 pp.
Annotation: This manual, a product of an interagency project between the Virginia Departments of Health and Education, is a guide for parents and professionals on the management of nutrition problems of school children with special needs. It helps school personnel plan nutrition services for students who have special health needs or are chronically ill. The information included facilitates the management of special diets and the expansion of nutrition education in the school curriculum. It includes information on these topics: common nutrition problems and interventions during the school day; dietary considerations of specific conditions and related factors; and nutrition goals and objectives for the individualized education program. Dietary considerations and sources of information and/or nutrition education materials for the following conditions are discussed: cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, diabetes mellitus, Down syndrome, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, phenylketonuria, seizure disorders, spina bifida, constipation, feeding abnormalities, and tube feeding. Nine case studies are presented. The appendix includes information on lunch menu ideas for special diets, nutritious snacks, textural modifications, arthritis diet and drugs, complications of tube feeding, and PKU diet free foods. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]
Contact:
Librarian, National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272. Telephone: (202) 784-9770. Fax: (202) 784-9777. E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu. Available for loan. Document number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHI113.
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Ikeda J.
Reversing childhood obesity trends: Helping children achieve healthy weights—A progress report.
Berkeley, CA: Center for Weight and Health, University of California, Berkeley. 2004. 17 pp.
Annotation: This progress report focuses on a project titled Reversing Childhood Obesity Trends: Helping Children Achieve Healthy Weights, which strives to reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity throughout the nation through the integration of research, education, and innovative approaches to help children achieve healthy weights. The report provides background for the project, discusses a needs assessment, lists priority tasks, and offers a summary. The report includes one appendix: community and statewide coalition reports.
Contact:
University of California, Berkeley, Center for Weight and Health. U.C. College of Natural Resources, 101 Giannini Hall, #3100, Berkeley, CA 94720-3100. Telephone: (510) 642-2915. Fax: (510) 642-4612. E-mail: gwlopez@nature.berkeley.edu. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Ikeda, J. P.
If my child is overweight, what should I do about it?.
Oakland, CA: Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California. 1998. 16 pp.
Annotation: This booklet contains practical advice for parents, child care providers, and others who want to help children achieve a healthy weight. The publication offers research-based advice about the prevention and treatment of childhood overweight by encouraging size acceptance, the enjoyment of a varied diet, and enthusiasm for lifelong physical activity. Discrimination against large children and adults is also discussed. Food groups and food preparation tips are also included.
Contact:
Communication Services—Publications, University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. 6701 San Pablo Avenue, Second Floor, Oakland, CA 94608-1239. Telephone: (800) 994-8849. Fax: (510) 643-5470. E-mail: danrcs@ucdavis.edu. $3.00 plus $1.00 handling and 8.25 percent sales tax. Document number: Publication no. 21455.
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[Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and Ball State University].
Food for thought: Nutrition and children.
[Muncie, IN: Ball State University]. 1997. 1 videotape (30 minutes, VHS 1/2 inch), 1 teaching guide.
Annotation: This videotape and accompanying teaching guide are designed to help students learn about the role of nutrition as an essential element in child development, and to become aware of appropriate foods and food preparation skills that enhance a child's diet and development. The materials also provide an opportunity to gain and practice skills that can foster the social development of children during mealtime.
Contact:
Resource Sales, National Association for the Education of Young Children. 1313 L Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005. Telephone: (202) 232-8777. (800) 424-2460. Fax: (202) 328-1846. E-mail: naeyc@naeyc.org. $39.00 for single copy; no shipping and handling if pre-paid; for educational institutions requesting multiple copies, contact Christi Szakaly at Ball State University, TC910, Muncie, IN 47306, (765) 285-7369..
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Institute of Medicine.
Perspectives on the prevention of childhood obesity in children and youth.
Washington, DC: National Academies Press. 2006. 52 pp.
Annotation: This publication is a transcript of a lecture presented as part of the Rosenthal lecture program. The topic of the lecture is the prevention of childhood obesity.The transcript includes a welcome speech and several speeches by different speakers on the following issues: (1) overview of preventing childhood obesity, (2) framework for prevention and perspectives on addressing health disparities, (3) industry perspective, and (4) government perspective. The transcript also includes a discussion among the different speakers. The publication concludes with speakers biosketches.
Contact:
National Academies Press. 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Lockbox 285, Washington, DC 20055. Telephone: (202) 334-3313. Toll Free: (888) 624-8373. Fax: (202) 334-2451. E-mail: bkline@nap.edu. Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site. Document number: ISBN 0-309-10072-0.
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Institute of Medicine, Committee on Progress in Preventing Childhood Obesity.
Progress in preventing childhood obesity: Focus on communities—Brief summary: Institute of Medicine Regional Symposium.
Washington, DC: National Academies Press. 2006. 36 pp.
Annotation: This report provides a brief summary of the regional symposium, Progress in Preventing Childhood Obesity: Focus on Communities, held on October 6-7, 2005, in Atlanta, Georgia. The symposium focused on specific recommendations for stakeholders at the local, state, regional, and federal levels to explore how to create healthy communities for U.S. children and adolescents. Recommendations are from the Institute of Medicine report, Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health in the Balance. This summary highlights recurring themes that emerged from the symposium for accelerating change and moving forward with obesity prevention efforts: (1) empower communities and neighborhoods, (2) change the environment, (3) forge strategic partnerships, (4) garner and mobilize political support, (5) educate stakeholders, (6) identify leaders and build on cultural assets, (7) collect and disseminate local data, (8) evaluate programs and interventions, and (9) translate successful interventions to other communities. A program agenda is included.
Contact:
National Academies Press. 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Lockbox 285, Washington, DC 20055. Telephone: (202) 334-3313. Toll Free: (888) 624-8373. Fax: (202) 334-2451. E-mail: bkline@nap.edu. Available at no charge from the Web site. Document number: ISBN 0-309-65382-2.
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Institute of Medicine, Committee on Progress in Preventing Childhood Obesity.
Progress in preventing childhood obesity: Focus on industry—Brief summary: Institute of Medicine Regional Symposium.
Washington, DC: National Academies Press. 2006. 33 pp.
Annotation: This report provides a summary of the Institute of Medicine's (IOM's) regional symposium, Progress in Preventing Childhood Obesity: Focus on Industry, held in Irvine, California, on December 1, 2005. The symposium focused on the specific IOM report recommendations for stakeholders within industry and the media to explore how to create healthy marketplaces and media for children and adolescents. The summary highlights recurring themes for accelerating change and how industry collectively can move forward with obesity prevention efforts that emerged from the symposium. These themes include (1) reverse the obesity trend; (2) market health nutrition; (3) make a business commitment to health; (4) change the food and physical activity environment; (5) forge strategic partnerships; (6) garner political support to ally public health and industry; (7) educate stakeholders; (8) collect, disseminate, and share local data; and (9) evaluate programs and interventions. Concluding comments and a program agenda are also included.
Contact:
National Academies Press. 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Lockbox 285, Washington, DC 20055. Telephone: (202) 334-3313. Toll Free: (888) 624-8373. Fax: (202) 334-2451. E-mail: bkline@nap.edu. Available at no charge from the Web site. Document number: ISBN 0-309-66024-6.
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Institute of Pediatric Nutrition.
Parents' survival guide to transitional feeding.
[Columbus, OH]: Institute of Pediatric Nutrition. 2003. 30 pp.
Annotation: This feeding guide, which describes the basics of food and nutrition, is designed for parents of healthy term infants and children ages 4 to 24 months. The guide is divided into two main sections. Section 1, transitional feeding essentials, covers nutrition basics focused on developmental milestones. Section 2, at-a-glance survival handouts, serves as an appendix that can be quickly accessed for addressing common feeding issues.
Contact:
Institute of Pediatric Nutrition. Abbott Laboratories, Ross Product Division, Similac Infant Formulas, 625 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215-1724. Telephone: (800) 721-5222. (800) 986-8510. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Kessler, D. B., and Dawson, P. (Eds.).
Failure to thrive and pediatric undernutrition: A transdisciplinary approach.
Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company. 1999. 620 pp.
Annotation: This resource discusses assessment and intervention techniques, the medical and developmental consequences of pediatric undernutrition, interdisciplinary teamwork and service coordination, and nutrition and feeding issues from medical care and child development to community planning and advocacy. Also discussed are numerous difficulties associated with inadequate nutrition in children younger than age 3, including developmental delays, medical conditions that impair growth, and cognitive deficits. The book also addresses nonmedical issues including the feeding relationship, nutrition, cultural diversity, working with families, and infant mental health. Clinically related appendices provide scales for assessing childhood feeding disorders and emotional health, growth charts, diet records, and clinical questionnaires.
Contact:
Brookes Publishing. P.O. Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624. Telephone: (800) 638-3775. (410) 337-9580. Fax: (410) 337-8539. E-mail: custserv@brookespublishing.com. $56.65 and 20 percent shipping and handling for credit card orders (free shipping on prepaid check orders). Document number: ISBN 1-55766-348-3.
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Kibbe D, Offner R.
Childhood obesity: Advancing effective prevention and treatment—An overview for health professionals.
Washington, DC: National Institute for Health Care Management Research and Educational Foundation. 2003. 44 pp.
Annotation: This issue paper for health professionals focuses on childhood obesity and provides an overview of prevalence and trends, health and economic impacts, and current treatment and prevention options. A resource list highlighting numerous health care, school, and community initiatives is provided along with statistical information in tables and graphs throughout the paper. References are provided. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]
Contact:
National Institute for Health Care Management Research and Educational Foundation. 1225 19th Street, N.W., Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036-2454. Telephone: (202) 296-4426. Fax: (202) 296-4319. E-mail: nihcm@nihcm.org. Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.
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Kleinman, R. E. (Ed.).
Pediatric nutrition handbook. (6th ed.).
Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. 2008. 1470 pp.
Annotation: This handbook is intended to serve as a ready reference for practicing clinicians on the requirements and metabolism of specific nutrients, methods of assessing nutrition status, and the nutrition support of healthy infants, children, and adolescents, as well as children with acute and chronic illness. Topics that arise frequently in pediatric practice, such as breastfeeding, the impact of diet on long-term health, the use of fast foods and vegetarian diets, food technology and novel foods or ingredients that may become available to consumers, and food labeling are also covered in individual chapters.
Contact:
American Academy of Pediatrics. 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098. Telephone: (847) 434-4000. (800) 433-9016. Fax: (847) 434-8000. $84.95 plus $9.95 shipping and handling; $74.95 for members. Document number: ISBN 973-1-58110-298-7.
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Koniz-Booher, P. (Ed.).
Proceedings of an international conference on communication strategies to support infant and young child nutrition.
Ithaca, NY: Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University. 1993. 259 pp.
Annotation: These proceedings include presentations at the international conference, Communication Strategies to Support Infant and Child Nutrition, held July 13–14, 1992, in Washington, DC. The conference was sponsored by the International Nutrition Education Division of the Society for Nutrition Education and the Nutrition Education Project, managed by the Academy for Educational Development for the U.S. Agency for International Development, Bureau for Research and Development, Office of Nutrition. Topics discussed include mass media campaigns, interpersonal communication using peer counselors, training of health care workers, social mobilization, and support for Innocenti and the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative.
Contact:
Cindy Arciaga, Academy for Educational Development. 1825 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009. Telephone: (202) 884-8000. Fax: (202) 884-8400. E-mail: communicationsmail@aed.org. $10.00; available at no charge to individuals and organizations in developing countries.
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Kopel, B., Davis, M., and Wiederholt, T.
Smart start: Food, fitness and fun — Nutrition education manual for 3-5 year olds.
Stillwater, OK: Nutritional Sciences Department, College of Human Environmental Sciences, Oklahoma State University. 1992. ca. 150 pp.
Annotation: This manual, a component of a community based program of the Oklahoma Indian Health Service, contains nutrition resource materials for teachers and parents of three to five year olds. Objectives are identified in the introductory part of the manual and the remainder of the document contains basic information about nutrition, nutrition and exercise activities, stories and rhymes, snack ideas, and several bibliographies. Activities emphasize adult involvement in the program.
Contact:
. Price unknown.
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Koplan JP, Liverman CT, Kraak VI, Wisham SL (Eds.) and Food and Nutrition Board, Committee on Progress in Preventing Childhood Obesity.
Progress in preventing childhood obesity: How do we measure up?.
Washington, DC: National Academies Press. 2007. 475 pp., 1 CD-ROM.
Annotation: This book reviews the progress in combatting childhood obesity and discusses the next steps toward developing a robust evidence base for effective childhood obesity prevention intervention and practices. Contents include the framework for evaluating progress; diverse populations; issues in environments such as government, industry, communities, schools, and homes; and assessing the nation's progress. Appendices include a chart explaining acronyms; a glossary; data sources, indicators, and evaluation tools for measuring progress; examples of recent federal agency programs, initiatives, and surveillance systems for supporting and monitoring prevention efforts; a compilation of recommendations and implementation actions; summaries of three regional symposia called during the project; and biographical sketches of committee members and staff. The book concludes with an index. Complete report and symposia summaries are provided on a CD-ROM enclosed with the book.
Contact:
National Academies Press. 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Lockbox 285, Washington, DC 20055. Telephone: (202) 334-3313. Toll Free: (888) 624-8373. Fax: (202) 334-2451. E-mail: bkline@nap.edu. $55.00, plus shipping and handling.
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Kourgialis N, Wendel J, Darby P, Grant R, Kory WP, Pruitt J, Seim L, Redlener I.
Improving the nutrition status of homeless children: Guidelines for homeless family shelters.
New York, NY: Children's Health Fund. ca. 2001. 170 pp.
Annotation: This report is an outgrowth of concerns expressed by Health Care for Homeless Children grantees about the inadequate nutritional quality of food provided to children by homeless shelters. The report summarizes the relevant literature, describes current family shelter nutritional practices, offers guidelines and recommendations for shelter nutritional practices, and presents selected examples of "Best Practices" shelters that promote the nutrition status of children living in family shelters. Statistical information is presented in bar graphs within the report. Several appendices includes guidelines, survey methods, a list of advisory panel members, best practices, Internet-based resources, nutrition resources, and screening tools.
Contact:
Children's Health Fund. 215 West 125th Street, Suite 301, New York, NY 10027. Telephone: (212) 535-9400. Fax: (212) 861-0235. E-mail: iredlener@chfund.org.
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Lin, B.-H., Guthrie, J., and Blaylock, J. R.
The diets of America's children: Influences of dining out, household characteristics, and nutrition knowledge.
Washington, DC: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1996. 36 pp.
Annotation: This report uses data from the 1989-91 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals and the Diet and Health Knowledge Survey to examine various aspects of children's diets. Topics include whether their food intake varies at different times of the day, whether the source of food away from home influences the nutritional content of meals, and whether nutritional intakes vary by demographic characteristics as well as their meal-planner's nutritional knowledge. The report contains several tables and figures.
Contact:
. Document number: AER-746.
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Lorenzo SB.
Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents: Knowledge path.
Washington, DC: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. 2002-.
Annotation: This knowledge path provides a guide to resources about obesity in children and adolescents, including selected electronic resources, databases, publications, and electronic disscussion groups and newsletters available through the World Wide Web, and selected, recent print publications. It is aimed at policymakers, health professionals, and researchers. This electronic document is updated periodically. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]
Contact:
Librarian, Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University. Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272. Telephone: (202) 784-9770. Fax: (202) 784-9777. E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Lorenzo SB.
Spanish language health resources: Knowledge path.
Washington, DC: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. 2003-.
Annotation: This knowledge path provides a guide to resources about Spanish language health resources, including selected electronic resources, databases, publications, and electronic disscussion groups and newsletters available through the World Wide Web, and selected, recent print publications. It is aimed at policymakers, health professionals, and researchers. It is available in English and Spanish. This electronic document is updated periodically. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]
Contact:
Librarian, Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University. Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272. Telephone: (202) 784-9770. Fax: (202) 784-9777. E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Lorenzo SB, Holt KA, Rolland A.
Nutrition in children and adolescents: Knowledge path.
Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. 2001-.
Annotation: This knowledge path provides a guide to resources about child and adolescent nutrition, including selected electronic resources, databases, publications, and electronic disscussion groups and newsletters available through the World Wide Web, and selected, recent print publications. It is aimed at policymakers, health professionals, and researchers. This electronic document is updated periodically. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]
Contact:
Librarian, Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University. Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272. Telephone: (202) 784-9770. Fax: (202) 784-9777. E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Magee, E.
Someone's in the kitchen with Mommy: More than 100 easy recipes and fun crafts for parents and kids.
Chicago, IL: Contemporary Books. 1998. 176 pp.
Annotation: This cookbook presents easy recipes for parents and children to prepare together. The cookbook contains recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and desserts. Also featured are recipes for holidays, ideas for party activities, and suggestions for homemade treats to give to teachers. Each recipe identifies the preparation steps intended for parents and those intended for children. An index is included.
Contact:
Nutrition Counseling Education Services. 1904 East 123rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061-5886. Telephone: (800) 445-5653. (314) 872-8370. Fax: (314) 432-1380. E-mail: NCES@worldnet.att.net. $15.95 plus $4.50 shipping and handling. Document number: ISBN 0-8092-3142-5.
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Manahan, L., and Manahan, M.
Food pyramid coloring and workbook.
Walla Walla, WA: Yummy Designs. 1997. 12 pp.
Annotation: This coloring book and workbook for children teaches the food guide pyramid. Simple drawings for children to color illustrate the various foods in the food pyramid and help children become acquainted with the dietary recommendations. Included are pages on good health habits (such as washing hands and drinking water) and physical activity.
Contact:
Yummy Designs. P.O. Box 1851, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Telephone: (888) 74-YUMMY. $1.50, discounts for 50 copies or more. Document number: ISBN 0-936467-10-X.
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Manahan, L., and Manahan, M.
Super Bean: Bean coloring and activity book.
Walla Walla, WA: Yummy Designs. 1997. 12 pp.
Annotation: This coloring book for children teaches about beans. It shows simple drawings of various kinds of beans, the types of beans eaten around the world, and the foods made from them. A page for parents, teachers, and nutritionists discusses the advantages of eating cooked dry beans, presents tips for preparing, soaking, and cooking them, and features easy bean recipe ideas.
Contact:
Yummy Designs. P.O. Box 1851, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Telephone: (888) 74-YUMMY. $1.50, discounts for 50 copies or more. Document number: ISBN 0-936467-10-6.
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Many Hands Media.
The foods I eat—The foods you eat.
New York, NY: Many Hands Media. 1996. 1 audiocassette, 2 wall charts (18 X 21 inches), 1 poster (8 1/2 X 11 inches), 3 books (81 pp.), and 1 teacher's guide (79 pp.).
Annotation: This information package is a multicultural nutrition program for early childhood. Six key messages are designed for learning from families about their cultures, exploring alikes and differences through foods, making the classroom a multicultural learning environment, encouraging children to be food tasters to promote good nutrition, promoting the joy of cooking and the importance of safety, and promoting good nutrition while fostering multicultural understanding. Each message is divided into background information, activities to support key messages, and actions that can be taken to encourage use of what has been learned. The teacher's guide includes nutrition background information, classroom activity ideas, parent involvement projects, and instructions for using the materials in the package. The booklets explore multicultural foods, promote cultural awareness by talking about sandwiches and their presence in many cultures, and educate about fruits and vegetables while encouraging children to be food tasters. The recipe posters feature instructions for creating food experiences. A poster promotes hand washing. The audiocassette provides songs that encourage participation in multicultural food experiences and an audio narration of the books.
Contact:
Many Hands Media. 60 Madison Avenue, Suite 501, New York, NY 10010. Telephone: (212) 924-2944. $59.95 plus $4.00 shipping and handling.
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Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Nutrition Surveillance Working Group.
Guide to core pediatric and pregnancy nutrition surveillance data items.
Boston, MA: Office of Nutrition, Massachusetts Department of Public Health. 1991. 31 pp.
Annotation: This guide was developed by the Massachusetts Nutrition Surveillance Working Group to ensure that data used for identifying and monitoring pediatric and pregnancy nutrition problems are collected in an accurate and standard manner. It is intended for Massachusetts Department of Public Health principal investigators, project directors/managers, and staff who implement and/or maintain nutrition surveillance or screening systems. A core set of data items are proposed with specific methods for measurement, including protocols and reference standards.
Contact:
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Bureau of Family and Community Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity Unit. 250 Washington Street, Fourth Floor, Boston, MA 02108. Telephone: (617) 624-5470. Fax: (617) 624-5075. E-mail: maria.bettencourt@state.ma.us. Available at no charge.
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Massachusetts Department of Public Health, WIC Program, Nutrition Education Task Force.
Preschool feeding guide for. . ..
Boston, MA: WIC Program, Nutrition Education Task Force, Massachusetts Department of Public Health. 1991. 2 pp.
Annotation: This flyer outlines the five food groups and the major nutrients within each group, and gives examples of foods in each of the five groupings. The guide reviews the number of servings of each of the food sources recommended for preschool children and outlines ideas on how to help children build good eating habits, enjoy vegetables, juices, and maintain good oral health. This flyer is available in Cambodian, Chinese, English, French, Laotian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. This brochure was developed for parents and caregivers in the Massachusetts WIC/MCH programs by the Massachusetts WIC Nutrition Education Task Force using low-literacy criteria and was field tested by WIC program nutritionists.
Contact:
Claudio Ayala, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, WIC Program. 250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108. Telephone: (617) 624-6000. TTY: (617) 624-6001. Single copies available at no charge; may be photocopied.
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Massachusetts School Nutrition Task Force.
School nutrition resource guide.
Boston, MA: Massachusetts Department of Public Health. 1997. 85 pp.
Annotation: This resource guide was developed to assist in locating nutrition resources to support school-based nutrition education programs and services. The guide is organized by subject in alphabetical order and separated into local and national resources. Local refers to programs in Massachusetts or the New England region. Each listing contains a brief description of the service and materials available. Contact person and/or phone numbers are included to assist with accessing information.
Contact:
Maria Bettencourt, Massachusetts Department of Public Health. 250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108. Telephone: (617) 624-6000. TTY: (617) 624-6001. Available at no charge to schools in Massachusetts.
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McDonald's Corporation.
What's on your plate?.
Oak Brook, IL: McDonald's Corporation. 1992. 6 items.
Annotation: This information package promotes the What's On Your Plate program, a children's nutrition education campaign that largely consisted of a dozen public service announcements on television. The package contains a fact sheet on the campaign, a background sheet with the synopses of all 12 announcements, a colorful six page nutrition brochure, and a leader guide with educational objectives and activity suggestions. An order form allows purchase of a videotape with all the announcements.
Contact:
McDonald's Corporation. 2111 McDonald's Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523. Telephone: (800) 244-6227.
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McGinnis JM, Gootman JA, Kraak VI (Eds.), Committee on Food Marketing and the Diets of Children and Youth.
Food marketing to children and youth: Threat or opportunity?.
Washington, DC: National Academies Press. 2006. 516 pp.
Annotation: This book reviews scientific studies designed to assess the influence of marketing on the nutritional beliefs, choices, practices, and outcomes for children and youth. Chapter topics include health, diet, and eating patterns; food and beverage marketing; the influence of marketing on the diets and diet-related health of children and youth; and public policy issues in food and beverage marketing. Findings, recommendations, and next steps are summarized at the conclusion. References are provided at the end of each chapter. Appendices include a list of acronyms, a glossary, a literature review, statistical tables and more references, as well as an agenda of a workshop program held January 27, 2005 and biographical sketches of committee members and staff.
Contact:
National Academies Press. 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Lockbox 285, Washington, DC 20055. Telephone: (202) 334-3313. Toll Free: (888) 624-8373. Fax: (202) 334-2451. E-mail: bkline@nap.edu. $54.95, plus shipping and handling. Document number: ISBN 0-309-09713-4.
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McIntosh A, Davis G, Mayga R, Anding J, Torres C, Kubena K, Perusquia E, Yeley G, You W.
Parental time, role strain, and children's fat intake and obesity-related outcomes.
Washington, DC: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2006. 263 pp.
Annotation: This report describes a study that examines parental influence on children's dietary intake and whether children become obese. The study investigates the relationship between the amount of time mothers spend with children and the child's Body Mass Index (BMI), the amount of time fathers spend with children and the child's BMI, and the time both fathers and mothers spend with children and the child's dietary fat intake. The report, which includes an abstract and an executive summary, is divided into the following main sections: (1) introduction and objectives, (2) literature review, (3) an interdisciplinary empirical model of child intakes and outcomes, (4) survey methodology and data collection, (5) descriptive statistics and bivariate correlations, (6) multivariate statistical modeling procedures, (7) 9-11-year-old results, (8) 13-15-year-old results, (9) summary and conclusions, (10) references, (11) tables, and (12) appendices. The report includes five appendices: (1) random digit dialing and sample information, (2) results of principal factors factor analysis, (3) descriptive statistics on all variables: ratio components, and ratios, (4) estimation results for intake and outcome systems, and (5) survey instruments.
Contact:
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. 1800 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-5831. Telephone: (202) 694-5050. E-mail: infocenterers.usda.gov. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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McKinney S, Thompson J.
PIPPAH pearl: Beverages in schools.
Chicago, IL: American Dietetic Association. 2005. 3 pp.
Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about beverages sold in schools. The fact sheet includes information about obesity among children and adolescents, the availability of soft drinks in schools, and the possible link between the availability of soft drinks in schools and child and adolescent obesity. Information about school policies regarding beverages sold in schools, and about beverage industry responses, is also included. The fact sheets includes a reference list.
Contact:
American Dietetic Association. 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995. Telephone: (800) 877-1600. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Miller, R., Lynn, D. M., and Reed, M. K.
Nutrition: Keep your balance.
Niles, IL: United Learning. 1993. 1 videotape (19 minutes, VHS), 1 teacher's guide (16 pp.), 6 handout masters.
Annotation: This videotape is designed for use with grades two through four. It introduces children to the food guide pyramid, and discusses proper eating habits and the role that food plays as fuel for the human body. The teacher's guide contains a program overview, suggested activities, and a transcript of the video.
Contact:
Discovery Education. 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 100, Evanston, IL 60201. Telephone: (800) 323-9084. bulk distribution: (800) 421-2363, ext. 7201. Fax: (847) 328-6706. E-mail: info@unitedlearning.com. $59.50 plus shipping and handling.
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Millimet DL, Tchernis R, Husain M.
School nutrition programs and the incidence of childhood obesity.
Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic REsearch. 2008. 53 pp.
Annotation: This paper uses data on over 13,500 early-elementary-school children to assess the relationship between School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program participation and child weight. The paper provides background information (on the school nutrition programs themselves as well as on the previous literature), presents a theoretical framework for thinking about school nutrition programs, describes the empirical methodology and data, and presents results.
Contact:
National Bureau of Economic Research. 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-5398. Telephone: (617) 868-3900. Fax: (617) 868-2742. E-mail: info@nber.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Missenberg, S. K., Bogle, M., and Wright, A. C.
Quick meals for healthy kids and busy parents: Wholesome family recipes in 30 minutes or less from three leading child nutrition experts.
Minneapolis, MN: Chronimed Publishing. 1995. 244 pp.
Annotation: The goals of this book are to help parents plan quick and healthful meals, provide fun and interesting recipes, help organize and simplify menu planning and food shopping, and give information on healthful eating. Most of the recipes can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. The first section includes nutrition information, including the food pyramid, nutrient labeling, and a discussion of fat in the diet. In the second section, each recipe includes an extensive nutrient analysis.
Contact:
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.. Corporate Headquarters, 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Telephone: (201) 748-6000. Fax: (201) 748-6088. E-mail: info@wiley.com. $12.95 plus $4.00 or 7 percent shipping and handling.
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Mitchell, R. A.
Kids module: Parents and children sharing food tasks—Leader's guide.
[Davis, CA]: Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, University of California. 1998. 32 pp., 1 videotape (11 minutes, VHS 1/2 inch).
Annotation: This module was written to teach low-income families with preschool-age or young children (ages 2-7). In the lesson, parents and other adults learn how to share food tasks with children to help them establish good eating habits. The unit is designed to be taught after participants receive lessons on basic nutrition and the food pyramid. This module can be taught to participants individually or in small or large groups.
Contact:
Jim Mulroney, University of California, Davis, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. Department of Nutrition, Rm 3135 Meyer Hall, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616. Telephone: 530-754-8698. Fax: 530-752-7588. E-mail: bsutherland@ucdavis.edu. $60.00 each for 1-10 copies; contact for cost information on multiple copies over 10.
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Mullen MC, Shield J.
Childhood and adolescent overweight: The health professional's guide to identification, treatment, and prevention.
Chicago, IL: American Dietetic Association. 2004. 217 pp.
Annotation: This book provides background, information, and tools to help health professionals confront and address issues related to child and adolescent overweight. Topics include weight trends for children and adolescents, etiology of pediatric overweight/obesity, health consequences, screening and identification for overweight and obesity, assessment and treatment, counseling and behavior change strategies, and prevention of overweight. Appendices include: (1) dietary reference intakes and recommended dietary allowances, (2) Healthy People 2010 nutrition objectives for children and adolescents, and (3) resources. The book concludes with an index.
Contact:
American Dietetic Association. 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995. Telephone: (800) 877-1600. $58.50, plus shipping and handling. Document number: ISBN 0-88091-335-5.
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National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity.
Model local school wellness policies on physical activity and nutrition.
Washington, DC: National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity. 2005. 26 pp. (Additional URL: Web version).
Annotation: These model school wellness policies on physical activity and nutrition, which are intended for use by school districts, are based on nutrition science, public health research, and existing practices from exemplary states and local school districts around the country. The policies include a background section, a discussion of how to use the policies, a list of organizations that assisted with or supported the development of the policies, and the policies themselves. Policy goals are presented, as well as steps that school districts can take to achieve the goals. The section on achieving policy goals is divided into the following subsections: (1) school health councils, (2) nutritional quality of foods and beverages sold and served on campus, (3) nutrition and physical activity promotion and food marketing, (4) physical activity opportunities and physical education, (5) monitoring and policy review, and (6) resources for local school wellness policies on nutrition and physical activity.
Contact:
Center for Science in the Public Interest. 1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009-5728. Telephone: (202) 332-9110. Fax: (202) 265-4954. E-mail: cspi@cspinet.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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National Association of State Boards of Education.
New federal requirement for school wellness policies.
Policy Update. 12(14):1-2. November 2004..
Annotation: This report describes requirements for the school wellness policy, a policy intended to push schools to serve more healthy food to children and to confront the costly public health threat of obesity. The report discusses what each school wellness policy must include, broadening the mandate, and existing state requirements. A list of resources is also provided.
Contact:
National Association of State Boards of Education. 2121 Chrystal Drive, Suite 350, Alexandria, VA 22202. Telephone: (703) 684-4000. Fax: (703) 836-2313. E-mail: boards@nasbe.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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National Dairy Council.
Dietary guidelines and children's nutrition: A survey of health care professionals.
Rosemont, IL: National Dairy Council. 1995. 51 pp.
Annotation: This report is based on the findings of a survey of health care professionals in the academic, medical, industrial, and government arenas. The survey reviewed perceptions about a number of dietary guidelines and children's health and nutrition. Specific topics included familiarity and use of current dietary guidelines, factors influencing eating and food purchasing habits, factors influencing the risk of chronic disease, credibility of nutrition information sources, issues in children's nutrition and areas of improvement, the need for child specific dietary guidelines, level and effects of fat in a child's diet, involvement of various groups in nutrition education, availability of data regarding the long-term effects of diet on health, and attitudes toward the future of children's diet and health.
Contact:
National Dairy Council. O'Hare International Center, 10255 West Higgins Road, Suite 900, Rosemont, IL 60018. Telephone: (312) 240-2880. E-mail: ndc@dairyinformation.com. Price unknown.
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National Dairy Council.
Eat the five food group way!: Teacher guide.
Rosemont, IL: National Dairy Council. 1993. 1 guide (23 pp.), 1 poster (2 pp.), 5 handouts (2 pp.).
Annotation: This teaching guide is part of a school nutrition program that introduces students to the five food groups and the foods in them. The teaching guide contains a list of possible activities that can be conducted for various age groups. It is accompanied by a poster of the five food groups and mini-worksheets that can be distributed to the students and which are part of most of the activities.
Contact:
National Dairy Council. O'Hare International Center, 10255 West Higgins Road, Suite 900, Rosemont, IL 60018. Telephone: (312) 240-2880. E-mail: ndc@dairyinformation.com. Price unknown.
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National Dairy Council.
Snack stars: Personal explorations into nutritious snacking—Teacher guide.
Rosemont, IL: National Dairy Council. 1993. 32 pp., 1 poster (2 pp.), 9 worksheets (1 p. each), 1 letter (2 pp.).
Annotation: This teaching guide provides background materials teachers can use to learn about nutrition prior to teaching their students about ways to select nutritious snack foods. The guide shows how the nutrition education activities reinforce other learning objectives; it provides outlines for five activities; for each, it suggests ways to extend the student's participation beyond the scripted activity. The teaching guide includes a two-sided poster, nine worksheets for use in the various activities, and a letter which informs parents and guardians of the purposes of the curriculum.
Contact:
National Dairy Council. O'Hare International Center, 10255 West Higgins Road, Suite 900, Rosemont, IL 60018. Telephone: (312) 240-2880. E-mail: ndc@dairyinformation.com. Price unknown.
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition): Families finding the balance—A parent handbook.
Bethesda, MD: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. 2005. 26 pp.
Annotation: This handbook for parents provides information about overweight in children and offers strategies for enhancing parents' and children’s activity and nutrition. Topics covered include (1) why should we care about our weight, (2) what can my family and I do to encourage a healthy weight? (3) energy balance: the heart of the matter, (4) energy in: focusing on food choices and portion sizes, and (5) energy out: physical activity and screen time. Also included are estimated calorie requirements, a table of foods to encourage and foods to avoid, a table showing how portion sizes have grown over the past 20 years, and a guide to calories burned in common activities. The handbook concludes with a list of resources.
Contact:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Information Center. P.O. Box 30105, Bethesda, MD 20824-0105. Telephone: (301) 592-8573. TTY: (240) 629-3255. Fax: (301) 592-8563. E-mail: NHLBIinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov. Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site. Document number: NIH pub. no. 05-5273.
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Site specific approaches: Prevention or management of pediatric obesity—Summary report.
Bethesda, MD: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. [2004]. 150 pp.
Annotation: This report summarizes presentations and discussions from the Workshop on Site Specific Approaches to the Prevention or Management of Pediatric Obesity, held on July 14-15, 2004, in Bethesda, Maryland. Workshop sessions focused on the following topics: (1) school-based intervention studies; (2) home, other underutilized sites, and novel modalities; and (3) community and trans-community sites. A discussion of breakout groups and a breakout summary are included. The conference was sponsored by 10 federal agencies.
Contact:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Building 31, Room 9A06, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2560, Bethesda, MD 20892-2560. Telephone: (301) 496-3583. E-mail: singerb@extra.niddk.nih.gov. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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National Live Stock and Meat Board, Education Department.
Resource materials for the health professional.
Chicago, IL: Education Department, National Live Stock and Meat Board. 1995. 6 items.
Annotation: This information package contains three booklets, two fact sheets, and a poster. The first booklet has the same title as the folder itself; it is a catalog of materials available from the publisher that health professionals can use in nutrition education activities with their patients. The second booklet, "A Good Start: Nutrition During Pregnancy," provides information on the significance of nutrition for pregnant women. The third booklet, "A Food Guide for the First Five Years," covers aspects of nutrition for infants and children. The fact sheets provide information about the food guide pyramid and meat nutrient facts. The poster provides a large version of the food guide pyramid with information on the number of servings and serving sizes. The individual items were published or revised between 1992 to 1995, with the catalog having been updated most recently.
Contact:
National Live Stock and Meat Board. 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Telephone: (312) 467-5520. Price unknown.
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Neumann, C.
Assessment of family nutrition.
Los Angeles, CA: School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles. 1995. 7 pp.
Annotation: This course syllabus gives class topics and readings for a course on the assessment of family nutrition, with special reference to disadvantaged communities. Course topics include community nutrition surveys, growth monitoring and surveillance systems, and the use of nutritional assessment in other situations. A list of suggested student presentation topics is included.
Contact:
Lauren J. Heimberg, University of California, Los Angeles, School of Public Health. 16-035 CHS, Box 951772, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1772. Telephone: 310-825-6381. Fax: 310-825-8440. Available at no charge.
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New Jersey State Department of Health, WIC Program.
Nutritious recipes that children will like.
Trenton, NJ: WIC Program, New Jersey State Department of Health. 1990. 1 pamphlet (4 pp.), 1 lesson plan (7 pp.).
Annotation: This pamphlet and teaching guide encourage parents to establish healthy eating habits in their children by providing a variety of nutritious snacks. It is part of a group of materials developed to meet the educational needs of the homeless population. These materials were developed based on the results of a homeless survey, needs assessment and site visits, and were pilot tested. The intended audience is adult WIC participants and caretakers of infant and child participants who are also homeless.
Contact:
Marilyn A. Lynch, M.S., R. D., New Jersey Department of Health, Family Health Services - WIC. 50 East State Street CN 364, Trenton, NJ 08625. Telephone: (609) 292-9560. Fax: (609) 292-3580. E-mail: Jean.Malloy@doh.state.nj.us.
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Women's and Children's Health, Nutrition Services Section.
Food guide pyramid: A guide to daily food choices.
[Raleigh, NC]: Nutrition Services Section, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. 1998. 2 pp.
Annotation: This document for parents and early childhood educators explains both how to use the daily food guide and what counts as one serving for a preschool child. It provides a checklist to record foods for which a child needs to eat more servings.
Contact:
Librarian, National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272. Telephone: (202) 784-9770. Fax: (202) 784-9777. E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu. Photocopy available at no charge.
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North Carolina Department of Health and Natural Resources, Division of Women's and Children's Health, Nutrition Services Section.
Dietary goals for children = Teaching your 3- to 5-year-old about food.
[Raleigh, NC]: Nutrition Services Section, North Carolina Department of Health and Natural Resources. 1998. 2 pp.
Annotation: Designed for parents and child care workers, these dietary guidelines present a checklist on serving a variety of foods; serving plenty of vegetables, fruits, and grains; choosing a low-fat diet; and using less sugar and salt. The guidelines include three easy recipes, with an explanation in each recipe of what it teaches and the food groups it uses.
Contact:
Librarian, National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272. Telephone: (202) 784-9770. Fax: (202) 784-9777. E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu. Photocopy available at no charge.
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North Carolina Department of Health and Natural Resources, Division of Women's and Children's Health, Nutrition Services Section.
Food habits that concern parents.
[Raleigh, NC]: Nutrition Services Section, North Carolina Department of Health and Natural Resources. 1998. 2 pp.
Annotation: This document for parents discusses the eating habits of children ages 3 to 5, and offers suggestions for dealing with challenging mealtime behavior. Topics include picky eaters, children who have trouble sitting still long enough to eat, children who refuse to eat or who do not eat everything on their plate, and children who are reluctant to try new foods.
Contact:
Librarian, National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272. Telephone: (202) 784-9770. Fax: (202) 784-9777. E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu. Photocopy available at no charge.
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North Carolina Department of Health and Natural Resources, Division of Women's and Children's Health, Nutrition Services Section.
Snacks for young children/Color these healthy snacks.
[Raleigh, NC]: Nutrition Services Section, North Carolina Department of Health and Natural Resources. 1998. 2 pp.
Annotation: This document teaches parents about snacks for young children: when snacks should be offered, selecting snacks, and preparing snacks. The reverse side of the page has pictures of snacks for children to color to teach them about apples, cheese, carrots, and broccoli.
Contact:
Librarian, National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272. Telephone: (202) 784-9770. Fax: (202) 784-9777. E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu. Photocopy available at no charge.
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Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Nutrition Services.
Ohio WIC nutrition education plan.
Columbis, OH: Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Nutrition Services. [2002]. 73 pp., 2 items.
Annotation: The objective of this nutrition education plan is to positively impact the growth and health of WIC infant and child participants by enhancing counseling techniques of WIC health professionals and caregivers. The plan focuses on reducing childhood obesity through behavioral change. The plan is divided into the following sections: (1) counseling, (2) parenting, and (3) physical activity. Topics include the rationale for nutrition education, overweight in children, goal setting, parent/caregiver guidelines in child and family nutrition and physical activity, and the effects of excessive television viewing. Also included are references, and two binder pocket items, an informational "wheel" descrbing milestone events to be expected in the early years of childhood and a plan for marketing nutrition education.
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Okie S.
Fed up!: Winning the war against childhood obesity.
Washington, DC: Joseph Henry Press. 2005. 336 pp.
Annotation: This book, which is intended for parents, teachers, public heath officials, physicians, and community leaders, provides information to help battle childhood obesity. The book offers detailed advice for taking action against childhood obesity at home, at school, in the community, and at both state and national levels. The book provides an overview of the current scientific understanding about what factors in the environment are contributing to to epidemic of childhood obesity and explains what we know about genetic vulnerability to obesity and how the human body regulates its appetite and energy expenditure to maintain a constant weight. It examines how children's weight is related to their body image, mood, and relationships; discusses how to foster healthy eating and promote physical activity; talks about making school environments healthier; offers information on treating childhood obesity; and suggests ways in which people can work to prevent obesity. A list of resources, notes, acknowledgments, and an index are included.
Contact:
National Academies Press. 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Lockbox 285, Washington, DC 20055. Telephone: (202) 334-3313. Toll Free: (888) 624-8373. Fax: (202) 334-2451. E-mail: bkline@nap.edu. $27.95, plus shipping and handling. Document number: ISBN 0-309-09310-4.
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Oliveira V, Chandran R.
Issues in food assistance: Effects of WIC participation on children's food consumption.
Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Services. 2005. 4 pp.
Annotation: The study described in this report compared nutrition consumption patterns of WIC children with those of three different comparison groups: eligible nonparticipating children living in non-WIC households, eligible nonparticipating children living in WIC households, and children living in households whose income is too high to be eligible for WIC. The report describes the issue, provides background, describes the methodology, and presents findings and conclusions. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the report. A list of information sources is provided.
Contact:
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. 1800 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-5831. Telephone: (202) 694-5050. E-mail: infocenterers.usda.gov. Available at no charge from the Web site. Document number: FANRR26-11.
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Oliveira, V, Chandran R.
Children's consumption of WIC-approved foods.
Washington, DC: Economic Research Service. 2005. 35 pp.
Annotation: This report describes a study that compared consumption patterns of WIC children with those of three different comparison groups: eligible nonparticipating children living in non-WIC households, eligible nonparticipating children living in WIC households, and children living in households whose income is too high to be eligible for WIC. The report includes a summary, an overview of the WIC program, a description of the data, a descriptive analysis, a regression analysis of the effects of WIC participation, the effects associated with WIC participation, a discussion, conclusions, and references. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the report. The report includes one appendix: a history of WIC food packages.
Contact:
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. 1800 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-5831. Telephone: (202) 694-5050. E-mail: infocenterers.usda.gov. Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.
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Oregon Pediatric Dietitians Practice Group.
Help your child eat right.
[Portland, OR]: Oregon Pediatric Dietitians Practice Group. [1997]. 2 pp.
Annotation: This fact sheet describes how to give children a healthy start to their day through good nutrition. Mealtime and snack ideas are presented, along with information on how and why to provide snacks. Included are suggestions for physical activities and role modeling to help teach children about good nutrition.
Contact:
Librarian, National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272. Telephone: (202) 784-9770. Fax: (202) 784-9777. E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu. Photocopy available at no charge.
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Owens A, Palmer C.
Soundbites: Nutrition and oral health guidelines for pregnant women, infants, and young children. [Video and video guidebook].
Boston, MA: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Frances Stern Nutrition Center. 2002. 29 pp., 1 videotape (VHS 1/2 inch, 15 minutes).
Annotation: This videotape and guidebook are designed to help promote good nutrition and oral health for pregnant women, infants, children, and infants’ and children’s caregivers. The videotape discusses common oral health topics such as care of the mouth, nutrition to promote good oral health, and how to prevent common childhood oral health problems. The guidebook includes the following sections: pregnancy, birth to 6 months, 6 months to 1 year, 1 year to 2 years, 2 years to 3 years, and children with special health care needs. Additional sections include a review of the Soundbites program goals and suggestions for learning; a discussion of the importance of nutrition and oral health care during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood; a videotape; and an evaluation form.
Contact:
Carole A. Palmer, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Frances Stern Nutrition Center. 800 Washington Street , NEMC #783, Boston, MA 02111. Telephone: (617) 636-5273. $40.00 plus shipping and handling.
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Palmer, C., Leung, J., and Casey, V. A.
Consuming cues: Helping children reach their potential through good nutrition.
[Boston, MA]: Frances Stern Nutrition Center, New England Medical Center. [1997]. 1 guidebook (36 pp.), 1 videotape (16 minutes, VHS 1/2 inch).
Annotation: This videotape and guidebook are designed to help health professionals recognize and solve common nutrition issues and concerns of young children, especially those with special health needs. The videotape discusses problems with growth, feeding and swallowing issues, bowel issues, effects of medicines, and dental issues. It shows how to recognize when children are having difficulties in each of these areas and provides suggestions for managing the problems. The guidebook has sections for self-assessment for caregivers, handouts on nutrition cues summarizing each of the five areas of the videotape, questions for thought, and the script of the videotape for following along.
Contact:
Nora Saul, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Frances Stern Nutrition Center. 800 Washington Street , NEMC #783, Boston, MA 02111. Telephone: (617) 636-5273. $25.00 for first copy; $20.00 for each additional copy.
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Partridge, N. U.
Sports nutrition resource list for consumers.
Beltsville, MD: Food and Nutrition Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1996. 4 pp.
Annotation: This bibliography lists materials on sports nutrition that are appropriate for use by consumers. It include entries for books, booklets and pamphlets, and audiotapes; and it lists resource groups that provide assistance on this topic. The bibliography also lists brochures and books specifically targeted toward children, adolescents, and their parents separately. Each bibliographic entry includes the name or the item, the author,and a bibliographic citation; some of the entries also provide contact information.
Contact:
U.S. Food and Nutrition Information Center. National Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Room 105, Beltsville, MD 20705-2351. Telephone: (301) 504-5719. NAL Exe. Dir.: (301) 504-5248. Fax: (301) 504-6409. E-mail: fnic@nal.usda.gov. Available at no charge.
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Pellerin, L., and Gardner-Cardani, J.
Kids: What's on your menu?—A two lesson program for increasing nutritional knowledge in children.
Fenton, MI: The Authors. n.d.. 69 pp.
Annotation: This curriculum provides a two-lesson unit for children aged seven to twelve, explaining nutrition and healthy eating. The curriculum contains instructions for instructors, exercises for children, and general information about food. An audio cassette containing a song about remembering to drink your milk is also included.
Contact:
Jennifer Gardner-Cardani. 854 Whisperwood Trail, Fenton, MI 48430. Telephone: (810) 750-1953. E-mail: bcardani@hotmail.com. Price unknown.
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Perez-Escamilla R.
Promoting healthy children and families in Connecticut: Part 2—Child nutrition.
Farmington, CT: Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut. 2003. 12 pp.
Annotation: This report discusses early childhood nutrition and complications of poor nutrition in infancy and childhood, and offers recommendations for increasing public understanding and policy changes for optimal nutritional health. The report describes optimal nutrition and feeding practices in infancy and childhood, the problem of childhood obesity, the role of iron in normal health and development and the prevention of iron deficiency anemia, and the implications of early feeding practices for the development of childhood dental problems. The report also offers specific recommendations based on current knowledge in each of these areas. Statistical information is presented in figures throughout the report. The report concludes with a list of references.
Contact:
Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut. 270 Farmington Avenue, Suite 367, Farmington, CT 06032. Telephone: (860) 679-1519. Fax: (860) 679-1521. E-mail: info@chdi.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Office of Maternal and Child Health.
Feeding your baby: From birth to one year. (Revised ed.).
Philadelphia, PA: Office of Maternal and Child Health, Philadelphia Department of Public Health. 1997. 22 pp.
Annotation: This booklet answers basic questions about feeding an infant. The text is in a question and answer format and illustrated with sketches of black people. The booklet includes meal and snack suggestions and safety tips regarding food and eating. A supplemental brochure provides information on bottle feeding. The booklet and supplement are available in English and Spanish.
Contact:
Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Division of Maternal, Child, and Family Health. 1101 Market Street, Ninth Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Telephone: (215) 685-5225. Fax: (215) 685-5257. First copy available at no charge; additional copies $1.15 plus 15 percent shipping and handling, discount for multip; $0.25 for bottle feeding supplement.
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Price, P. (Ed.).
Snacks 'n' celebrations: A collection of nutritious drinks, treats and merriment for children and the young-at-heart. (Rev. ed.).
Portland, OR: Nutrition Education Services, Oregon Dairy Council. 1995. 91 pp.
Annotation: This book is designed to make cooking and mealtime fun for children ages 2 and older. Contents include the secrets of healthy snacks, cooking with children, cooking out of the kitchen, helping children cook, the food guide pyramid, and ways to keep mealtime simple. Recipes for drinks, snacks, mini-meals, sweets, and other fun foods are provided.
Contact:
Oregon Dairy Council. 10505 South West Barbur Boulevard, Portland, OR 97219. Telephone: (503) 229-5033. Fax: (503) 245-7916. E-mail: info@oregondairycouncil.org. $7.50 plus $2.00 shipping and handling.
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Puck, C. A., and Kendall, P.
Developing children's eating habits.
[Fort Collins, CO]: Cooperative Extension, Colorado State University. 1994. 1 videotape (17:27 minutes, VHS 1/2 inch), 1 study guide (6 pp.).
Annotation: This videotape and accompanying study guide teach parents, families, and caregivers how to be role models and help children learn to eat right. They discuss how parents and care givers influence children's food habits, and how preschool children's development affect their eating habits.
Contact:
Linda Quaratino, Colorado State University, Cooperative Extension. 200 Gifford Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523. Telephone: (970) 491-7334. Fax: (970) 491-7252. $25.00 each or 3-in-one videotape and study guides for $55.00.
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Puck, C. A., and Kendall, P.
Planning healthy meals for children.
[Fort Collins, CO]: Cooperative Extension, Colorado State University. 1994. 1 videotape (17:48 minutes, VHS 1/2 inch), 1 study guide (9 pp.).
Annotation: This videotape and accompanying study guide teach child nutrition. Planning healthy meals, using dietary guidelines, and the nutrition facts food label are discussed.
Contact:
Linda Quaratino, Colorado State University, Cooperative Extension. 200 Gifford Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523. Telephone: (970) 491-7334. Fax: (970) 491-7252. $25.00 each or 3-in-one videotape and study guides for $55.00.
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Puck, C. A., and Kendall, P.
Serving children safe foods.
[Fort Collins, CO]: Cooperative Extension, Colorado State University. 1994. 1 videotape (14:20 minutes, VHS 1/2 inch), 1 study guide (8 pp.).
Annotation: This videotape and accompanying study guide teach the relationship between nutrition, food safety, and health. Causes of food illness, basic rules for handling food safely, special picnic precautions, and prevention of choking are discussed.
Contact:
Linda Quaratino, Colorado State University, Cooperative Extension. 200 Gifford Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523. Telephone: (970) 491-7334. Fax: (970) 491-7252. $25.00 each or 3-in-one videotape and study guides for $55.00.
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Puerto Rico Departamento de Educacion, Division de Comedores Escolares, Programa de Educacion en Nutricion y Adiestramiento.
Nutricion del escolar.
[San Juan, PR]: Programa de Educacion en Nutricion y Adiestramiento, Puerto Rico Departamento de Educacion. 1993. 2 pp.
Annotation: This brochure for parents, written in Spanish, describes the kinds and amounts of food a school age child needs to be healthy and to grow well. This is in Spanish.
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Puerto Rico Departamento de Educacion, Division de Comedores Escolares, Programa de Educacion en Nutricion y Adiestramiento.
Nutricion del preescolar.
[San Juan, PR]: Programa de Educacion en Nutricion y Adiestramiento, Puerto Rico Departamento de Educacion. 1993. 2 pp.
Annotation: This brochure for parents, written in Spanish, describes the kinds and amounts of food a preschool age child needs to be healthy and to grow well.
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Rand Corporation.
Childhood obesity: Weighing in on the causes of an epidemic.
Rand Child Policy Research Newsletter. April 2006. 2 pp.
Annotation: This newsletter issue provides information about the link between environmental factors and childhood obesity. The newsletter includes information about data pertaining to the increase in childhood obesity, shifts in children's eating and physical activity behaviors over time, and how the type of neighborhoods children live in may affect their weight. Also included is an interview with Dr. Deborah Cohen, a senior natural scientiest at the RAND Corporation who has focused on how structural factors (physical and social environments) affect health and health behaviors.
Contact:
Rand Corporation. 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90407-3208. Telephone: (310) 393-0411. Fax: 310-393-4818. E-mail: correspondence@rand.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Improving child nutrition policy: Insights from National USDA Study
of School Food Environments.
Princeton, NJ: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. 2009. 4 pp.
Annotation: This policy brief offers information about the third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study, which provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on the overall food environment in public elementary, middle, and high schools. The brief presents key findings of the survey in three categories: competitive foods, school meals, and policy recommendations.
Contact:
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Route One and College Road, East, P.O. Box 2316, Princeton, NJ 08543. Telephone: (888) 631-9989. (877) 843-7953. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Rosenthal J.
Enhancing state and local capacity to promote healthy weight in children: Addressing disparities in the real world.
Portland, ME: National Academy for State Health Policy. 2005. ca. 100 pp.
Annotation: This report is intended to provide practical information that states and community groups can use to implement projects aimed at reducing disparities in childhood overweight. It provides snapshots of 15 state and local initiatives that address such disparities and lessons learned from project representatives who attended a meeting to discuss their approaches. The report, which includes an executive summary, is divided into four major sections: programmatic approaches, policy change, collaboration, and evaluation of program effectiveness and sustainability. Each section includes an overview; elaborates on key themes discussed in the meeting, including relevant examples from the participating projects; and provides information about tools available for use. The report also includes four appendices: (1) list of project participants and Web sites, (2) project summaries, (3) other Web sites and resources, and (4) list of Delaware participants.
Contact:
National Academy for State Health Policy. 10 Free Street, Second Floor, Portland, ME 04101. Telephone: (207) 874-6524. Washington office: (202) 903-0101. Fax: (207) 874-6527. E-mail: info@nashp.org. Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.
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Schoeffel, J. C., Williams, N. F., Rooks-Weir, E., and Wagner, P. A.
A preschool nutrition education curriculum: Training manual. (2nd ed.).
Austin, TX: Nutrition Education and Training, Texas Department of Human Services; Gainesville, FL: Preschool Nutrition Education and Training Project, University of Florida. 1994. 1 loose-leaf binder. 1 videotape (45.03 minutes, VHS 1/2 inch).
Annotation: This curriculum is intended for use in training preschool teachers to teach children aged 3-5 about nutrition. The curriculum includes lesson plans, information about age appropriate nutrition, child development, and teaching adults. An appendix includes overhead projector slides. Also included is a copy of A Preschool Nutrition Education Curriculum (2nd ed.), intended for an audience of preschool teachers and food service personnel. This curriculum includes sections on fruits and vegetables, breads and cereals, meat and meat alternates, milk foods, anytime and sometimes foods, multicultural foods, games and activities, a bibliography, activities to do with children, and sample letters to parents about food activities. The accompanying videotape consists of four short sections on food and nurition.
Contact:
Librarian, National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272. Telephone: (202) 784-9770. Fax: (202) 784-9777. E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu. Available for loan.
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Schoenberg J, Salmond K, Fleshman P.
Weighing in: Helping girls be healthy today, healthy tomorrow.
New York, NY: Girl Scout Research Institute. 2004. 33 pp.
Annotation: This report identifies key research trends for children and adolescents in the areas of health, nutrition, and physical activity as they relate to child obesity and weight issues. The report also focuses on gender and cultural issues in the research, especially with regard to girls' body image. The main social environments in which girls participate are explored, as is the role of media and marketing. Conclusions and next steps, references, and resources are included.
Contact:
Girl Scouts of the USA. 420 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018-2798. Telephone: (800) 478-7248. (212) 852-8000. $3.50, plus shipping and handling; also available at no charge from the Web site.
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Scholastic Inc., and U. S. Department of Agriculture, Team Nutrition.
Food time: An integrated approach to teaching nutrition.
Jefferson City, MO: Scholastic Inc.. 1995. 1 videotape (VHS 1/2 inch), 1 teacher's guide (25 pp.), 30 student magazines, 2 booklets duplicating masters, 1 poster (22 x 33 1/2 inches), 1 booklet of newsletters.
Annotation: This information package is designed to teach students how to choose a variety of foods; add more grains, vegetables and fruit to the foods they already eat; and construct a diet lower in fat. The kit contains a teacher's curriculum, a booklet of recording sheets to be photocopied and distributed to students along with each lesson, a set of magazines that introduce students to the topics of the kit with simple activities and features, a newsletter for parents (available in English and Spanish), a videotape introducing children to the message of healthy eating with songs and jokes, and a motivational poster.
Contact:
Scholastic, Inc.. 2931 East McCarty Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Telephone: (573) 636-5271. Price unknown.
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Scholastic, and U. S. Department of Agriculture, Team Nutrition.
Food and me: An integrated approach to teaching nutrition—Teacher's kit: Pre-K and kindergarten.
Jefferson City, MO: Scholastic. [1995]. 35 pieces.
Annotation: The materials in this kit are intended to encourage children to eat a variety of foods and to consume more fruits and vegetables as well as less fat in their diet. The kit contains a teacher's guide, a set of magazines to be distributed to the class, materials to be reproduced for parents, two large posters, and newsletters for the children to take home.
Contact:
Scholastic, Inc.. 2931 East McCarty Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Telephone: (573) 636-5271. $54.94 plus 9 percent shipping and handling. Document number: ISBN : 0590730673.
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Shaw, J., and Haughton, B. (Eds.).
Take action: Expand public health nutrition services to meet the needs of women and children—Region IV public health nutrition continuing education workshop.
Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee. 1990. 110 pp., 7 audiotapes.
Annotation: This conference proceedings contains a complete summary of presentations, abstracts of poster sessions, and handouts from the 1990 Region IV public health nutrition workshop sponsored by the University of Tennessee. The workshop focused on expanding public health nutrition services based on sound program planning principles. Nationally-recognized speakers described community assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and budgeting. Providers of model programs in each of the eight southeastern states described how they successfully applied these principles to expand and diversify services. Sessions highlighted short- and long-range interventions in the community-at-large and for special populations, including those with AIDS, the homeless, special needs children, and high-risk infants. A set of seven audiotapes of speakers at this workshop is available for loan from the Librarian, National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, Reference Collection, 2000 15th Street North, Suite 701, Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 524-7802. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]
Contact:
Betsy Haughton, Ed.D., R.D., Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Tennessee, Department of Nutrition. 1215 West Cumberland Avenue, Room 229 Jessie Harris Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-1920. Telephone: (865) 974-5445. Fax: (865) 974-3491. E-mail: bhart57@utk.edu. Available at no charge.
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[Shufflebarger, C.].
Shopping list to protect your child from lead poisoning.
[Richmond, VA: Virginia Department of Health]. [1996]. 1 p.
Annotation: This shopping checklist provides recommendations to help protect children from lead poisoning. The resource recommends feeding children a meal or snack every 2 or 3 hours using the calcium-rich, iron-rich, and vitamin C-rich foods printed on the list. The checklist also contains blank lines for the user to write additional items he or she wants to purchase from the grocery store. It is in the form of a pad with multiple tear-off copies.
Contact:
Cindy Shufflebarger, Virginia Department of Health. P.O. Box 2448, Richmond, VA 23218. Telephone: (804) 864-7000. E-mail: questions@vdh.virginia.gov. Artwork for this document is available from the Virginia Department of Health; a photocopy of the document is available from NCEMCH at no charge.
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Simering K, Mitchell R, Ikeda J, Lyons P, Crawford P, Gosliner W, Caffery C.
Children and weight: What communities can do.
Berkeley, CA: Regents of the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. 2002. 255 pp., 1 videotape (VHS, 25 min.), 1 CD-ROM, 3 fact sheets.
Annotation: This kit was developed for use by health professionals and community leaders who want to start a community coalition to address the issue of childhood overweight. It includes meeting guides for the first five coalition meetings. Each meeting guide contains a sample agenda, notes for leaders, overheads with presentation notes, and handouts. A CD-ROM with PowerPoint presentations and worksheets is also included. In addition, the kit includes a 25-minute VHS-format videotape and 3 fact sheets about childhood overweight and growth charts.
Contact:
University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. 6701 San Pablo Avenue, Second Floor, Oakland, CA 94608-1239. Telephone: (800) 994-8849. Fax: (510) 643-5470. E-mail: danrcs@ucdavis.edu. Contact for cost information. Document number: ISBN 1-879906-60-0.
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Splett, P. L.
The practitioner's guide to cost-effectiveness analysis of nutrition interventions.
Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. 1996. 57 pp.
Annotation: This guide presents a tool for learning about cost-effectiveness analysis and developing skills in planning and carrying out evaluations that assess the cost-effectiveness of competing alternatives in nutrition-related activities. The author presents general information about cost-effectiveness, a step-by-step model, and examples of cost-effectiveness analysis applied in the field of nutrition. It was prepared for and with the assistance of members of the Maternal and Child Health Interorganizational Nutrition Group, which is a partnership of national professional and voluntary organizations and federal agencies. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]
Contact:
HRSA Information Center. P.O. Box 2910, Merrifield, VA 22116. Telephone: (888) 275-4772. TTY: (877) 489-4772. Fax: (703) 821-2098. E-mail: ask@hrsa.gov. Available at no charge. Document number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHI097.
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Stevens, F. and Ekvall, S. M. (Eds.).
Manual IV: Empowering children through early intervention with good nutrition—Focusing on culturally diverse children with special health care needs; Presentations from a national interdisciplinary symposium.
Cincinnati, OH: University Affiliated Cincinnati Center for Developmental Disorders. 2001. 154 pp.
Annotation: This conference report describes a four day nutrition course held in Cincinnati, Ohio each September from 1994-1997, entitled "Providing Nutrition Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs (Highlighting Early Intervention and Culturally Diverse Populations)". Course goals included providing a continuing education program to an interdisciplinary audience of health professionals and administrators who care for or plan for the care of children with special health care needs (CSHCN); and generating materials for training and promoting prevention strategies. This report includes summaries of 19 presentations; 4 appendices on program presentations and speakers; study questions; growth charts for Chinese boys and girls; as well as growth charts for low- and very-low birth weight children. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]
Contact:
University Affiliated Center for Developmental Disorders. 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039. Telephone: (513) 636-4200. Contact for cost information.
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Storlie, J.
Snacking habits for healthy living.
Minneapolis, MN: Chronimed Publishing. 1997. 96 pp.
Annotation: This book examines snacks and how snacks can fit into a healthy diet. The book covers why and how people eat snacks, healthy snacks for children, for adolescents, for adults, for athletes, and for the weight conscious. There are sections on snacking at work, at home, or when traveling, and snacks for diabetics, hypoglycemics and dieters.
Contact:
American Dietetic Association. 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995. Telephone: (800) 877-1600. $6.00 plus $5.00 shipping and handling under $50.00 total order. Document number: ISBN:1-56561-122-5.
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Storper, B.
Janey Junkfood's fresh adventure: Follow-up activity guide.
Jamaica Plain, MA: Foodplay Productions. 1992. 26 pp.
Annotation: This teaching guide (which follows up a video) is part of a child nutrition program entitled Janey Junkfood's Fresh Adventure, which is designed to help elementary students learn to make healthy food choices. It includes a description and objectives of the program, questions for discussion after watching the video, suggested activities, and reproducible worksheets for the students.
Contact:
Foodplay Productions. One Sunset Avenue, Hartfield, MA 01038. Telephone: (413) 524-7802. 1-800-366-3752. E-mail: info@foodplay.com. $99.00 (with video); prepayment required; make checks payable to Barbara Storper/FOODPLAY; discounts available for bulk orders;.
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Storper, B.
Kids' kitchen.
Jamaica Plain, MA: Foodplay Productions. 1992. 21 pp.
Annotation: This teaching guide (that goes along with a corresponding yet optional video) is part of the Kid's Kitchen nutrition program, which is designed to teach students healthy eating habits. It contains children's favorite no-cook recipes, reproducible recipe cards, and creative food activities. The guide also contains important safety, consumer, and nutrition information.
Contact:
Foodplay Productions. One Sunset Avenue, Hartfield, MA 01038. Telephone: (413) 524-7802. 1-800-366-3752. E-mail: info@foodplay.com. $12.95 ($129.00 with video); prepayment required; make checks payable to Barbara Storper/FOODPLAY; discounts available for bulk orders;.
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Story M, Holt K, Sofka D (Eds.).
Bright Futures in practice: Nutrition. (2nd ed.).
Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. 2002. 292 pp.
Annotation: This book provides a thorough overview of nutrition supervision during infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. It includes four sections, which are (1) the introduction, (2) nutrition supervision guidelines, (3) nutrition issues and concerns, and (4) nutrition tools. The introduction provides information about the role of healthy eating and physical activity, nutrition in the community, and cultural awareness in nutrition services. The nutrition supervision guidelines section is divided into chapters by age group, each of which includes an overview of the developmental period as well as critical nutrition issues for the age group. Nutrition Issues and Concerns discusses problems that cross age groups. Nutrition Tools provides screening tools, strategies, and resources to help promote good nutrition. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]
Contact:
Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University. Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272. Telephone: (202) 784-9770. Fax: (202) 784-9777. E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu. Available at no charge from the Web site. Document number: BF0902-005; HRSA Info. Ctr. MCH00102; ISBN1-57285-071-X.
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Story M, Holt K, Sofka D, Clark EM (Eds.).
Bright Futures in practice: Nutrition—Pocket guide.
Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. 2002. 84 pp.
Annotation: This book provides a thorough overview of nutrition supervision during infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. It includes four sections, which are (1) the introduction, (2) nutrition supervision guidelines, (3) nutrition issues and concerns, and (4) nutrition tools. The introduction provides information about the role of nutrition and physical activity in promoting a healthy lifestyle and the role cultural and ethnic factors may play in nutrition choices. The nutrition supervision guidelines section is divided into chapters by age group, each of which includes an overview of the developmental period as well as critical nutrition issues for the age group. Nutrition Issues and Concerns discusses problems that cross age groups. Nutrition Tools provides screening tools, strategies, and resources to help promote good nutrition. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]
Contact:
. Available at no charge from the Web site. Document number: BF0900-006; HRSA Info. Ctr. MCH00101; ISBN1-57285-074-4.
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Story, M., Holt, K., and Sofka, D. (Eds.).
Bright Futures in practice: Nutrition.
Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. 2000. 270 pp.
Annotation: This book provides a thorough overview of nutrition supervision during infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. It includes four sections, which are (1) the introduction, (2) nutrition supervision guidelines, (3) nutrition issues and concerns, and (4) nutrition tools. The introduction provides information about the role of nutrition and physical activity in promoting a healthy lifestyle and the role cultural and ethnic factors may play in nutrition choices. The nutrition supervision guidelines section is divided into chapters by age group, each of which includes an overview of the developmental period as well as critical nutrition issues for the age group. Nutrition Issues and Concerns discusses problems that cross age groups. Nutrition Tools provides screening tools, strategies, and resources to help promote good nutrition. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]
Contact:
Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University. Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272. Telephone: (202) 784-9770. Fax: (202) 784-9777. E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu. Available at no charge from the Web site. Document number: BF0902-005; HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHM025; ISBN1-57285-063-9.
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Sturm R, Datar A.
Obesity in young children: Impact and intervention.
Washington, DC: National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation. 2004. 12 pp.
Annotation: This brief on childhood overweight highlights the importance of addressing overweight in children beginning at an early age. The brief includes an overview of the problem of the rise in childhood overweight in the United States, findings from individual studies, policy implications, and a conclusion. Information is presented on how childhood overweight is related to school physical education programs, behavior problems, and school performance. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the brief. The brief concludes with endnotes.
Contact:
National Institute for Health Care Management Research and Educational Foundation. 1225 19th Street, N.W., Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036-2454. Telephone: (202) 296-4426. Fax: (202) 296-4319. E-mail: nihcm@nihcm.org. Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.
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Tayag, N., Dirige, O. V., and Oades, R. A.
Filipino-American nutrition and fitness: A guide for working with elementary school children (grades 4 - 6).
San Diego, CA: Kalusugan Community Services. 1999. 80 pp.
Annotation: This curriculum is part of the NUTRI-FIT project, which assessed the nutritional status of Filipino American youth in California and made efforts to improve it. The guide, which is written for teachers of grades four through six, has lesson plans for nutrition, fitness and exercise, fun cooking for kids, food choices, and food-related illnesses. Appendices include Filipino traditional games, Filipino dance, a glossary of Filipino food terms, and a NUTRI-FIT test.
Contact:
Kalusugan Community Services. 1419 East Eighth Street, National City, CA 91950. Telephone: (619) 477-3392. Fax: (619) 477-3391. $8.00 plus shipping.
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Trahms, C. M., and Pipes, P. L.
Nutrition in infancy and childhood. (6th ed.).
New York, NY: WCB/McGraw-Hill. 1997. 448 pp.
Annotation: This book offers nutritional information related both to growth and development and to normal and abnormal conditions in infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Although the primary intended audience is students and health providers of clinical services, the book is also geared toward the interested general reader. Topics include (1) food patterns, (2) management of mealtime behaviors, (3) dietary intervention to prevent chronic disease, and (4) nutrition and special health care needs. The book contains a glossary and an index.
Contact:
Nutrition Counseling Education Services. 1904 East 123rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061-5886. Telephone: (800) 445-5653. (314) 872-8370. Fax: (314) 432-1380. E-mail: NCES@worldnet.att.net. $39.00 includes shipping and handling; prepayment required.
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Treuhaft, J., Wright, J., and Zies, S.
Hey, hey, eat 5 a day for kids: A fun, nutrition education program promoting fruits and vegetables.
Toledo, OH: Toledo Department of Health and Environment. [1995]. 1 teacher curriculum guide.
Annotation: This curriculum is intended to be used to promote increased consumption of fruit and vegetables among school aged children. The curriculum is based on the "5 a Day for Better Health Program." Lesson plans and reproducible handouts are included. The curriculum is accompanied by 12 promotional items.
Contact:
Toledo Department of Health and Environment. 635 North Erie Street, Toledo, OH 43604. Telephone: (419) 213-4100. $25.00 includes shipping and handling.
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Tufts University, School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Center on Hunger, Poverty and Nutrition Policy, with HIPPY USA.
Exploring healthy eating: Activities for parents and children together.
Medford, MA: Center on Hunger, Poverty and Nutrition Policy, Tufts University. [1997]. 36 pp.
Annotation: This information package, available in English and Spanish, is made up of loose pages with dietary information and suggested activities and recipes, developed for parents who want to promote healthy eating habits in their children. The six units cover how to keep your child's mind on learning by providing healthy meals and snacks; encouraging good eating habits; making mealtimes pleasant and turning them into learning opportunities; planning child-appealing meals on a budget; shopping wisely with or without your children; and letting your children help you prepare food. The units contain activities, recipes, and information on such topics as the food pyramid, how to read labels, and eligibility for food programs.
Contact:
Librarian, National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272. Telephone: (202) 784-9770. Fax: (202) 784-9777. E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu. Available for loan. Document number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHK085 (English), MCHK086 (Spanish).
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U. S. Department of Agriculture, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion and Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service.
[Community nutrition action kit: For people where they live, learn, and play].
Alexandria, VA: Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion and Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture. 1996. 214 pp., 1 videotape (8 minutes, VHS 1/2 inch), 2 brochures, 2 posters.
Annotation: This action kit, developed as partof the Team Nutrition program, enables communities to be more effective in demonstrating their commitment to improved nutritional experiences for children wherever they live, learn, and play. The kit consists of a manual and a videotape. Section 1 of the manual, the introductory session, provides an overview of the program and kit, information about its origins and development, and an introduction to the mission, principles, and messages of Team Nutrition. This section also describes the organization of the kit, including its components and program features. Sections 2, 3, and 4 present learning activities and include master copies for reproducing selected handouts and other materials. Section 5 contains a variety of resource material needed when implementing the activities, including two posters and information on the food guide pyramid. It also contains references for the learning activities, a list of state extension Team Nutrition contracts, information about the regional U.S. Department of Agriculture Team Nutrition network, and a list of supporters. The videotape promotes the program.
Contact:
Team Nutrition, U.S. Food and Nutrition Service. 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302. Available at no charge.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture, Team Nutrition .
Team Nutrition school activity planner: A how to guide for Team Nutrition schools and supporters.
Alexandria, VA: Team Nutrition, U. S. Department of Agriculture. 1995. 28 pp.,1 Poster
Annotation: This guide provides information on the USDA's Team Nutrition program to promote healthy diets for children in communities, particularly in school. The guide explains the background and nature of Team Nutrition and explains how a community can get involved through various school activities, fairs, and tasting activities. Sample letters and other reproducibles that can be used for activities are also provided in the guide.
Contact:
Sheila Morgan, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Team Nutrition. 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 632, Alexandria, VA 22302. Telephone: (703) 305-1624. Fax: (703) 305-2549. Price unknown.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Tips for using the food guide pyramid for young children 2 to 6 years old.
[Washington, DC]: U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1999. 16 pp.
Annotation: This booklet explains how the Food Guide Pyramid has been adapted for children ages two to six. Intended for parents, it discusses pyramid basics, healthy eating tips, serving sizes, children helping prepare food, snacks, and variety in the diet.
Contact:
U.S. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. U.S. Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 1034, Alexandria, VA 22302-1594. Telephone: (703) 305-7600. Fax: (703) 305-3300. E-mail: infocnpp@cnpp.usda.gov. Price unknown. Document number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHL035.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service.
Go, glow, grow: Foods for you.
Washington, DC: Food and Consumer Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1996. 22 pp.
Annotation: This booklet is designed to help children to learn about healthy foods. Narrative and coloring opportunities teach children about foods that help them "go, glow, and grow." The "go" foods taught are breads, cereals, noodles, rice, and tortillas. The "glow" foods are fruits and vegetables. The "grow" foods are nuts, peanut butter, and cooked beans, as well as dairy and animal foods. The importance of physical activity is also taught. A page for parents explains the food guide pyramid, tips for feeding children, and other fun food activities.
Contact:
Child Nutrition Division, U.S. Food and Nutrition Service. 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302. Price unknown.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Human Nutrition Information Service.
Making healthy food choices.
Hyattsville, MD: Human Nutrition Information Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1993. 17 pp.
Annotation: This booklet provides information on choosing and preparing healthy foods. It discusses adding variety to meals, reducing calories and fat consumption, eating less fat and cholesterol, eating less salt and sodium, facts about sugar consumption, fruits, vegetables, grain products, feeding young children, and food shopping tips. A chart for a child care food program is included.
Contact:
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. 732 North Capitol Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20401. Telephone: (866) 512-1800. sales ordering and publication information (D.C. office): (202) 512-1800. Fax: (202) 512-2104. E-mail: contactcenter@gpo.gov. Price unknown.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Helping your overweight child.
Bethesda, MD: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 2004. 4 pp.
Annotation: This pamphlet provides information and health strategies for parents whose children are overweight. Families are encouraged to adopt healthy eating habits, reduce fat intake, and increase physical activity rather than placing the child on a restrictive diet or using food as a reward or punishment. Parents are advised to consult a health professional to determine whether the child's weight is within a healthy range or whether the child will "grow into" a healthy weight. Basic nutrition information and tips for changing attitudes about food are provided. Additional reading and resources are suggested. The publication was field tested for appropriate reading level and design.
Contact:
Jackie Haven, Weight-control Information Network. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, One Win Way, Bethesda, MD 20892-3665. Telephone: (877) 946-4627. Fax: (202) 828-1028. E-mail: WIN@info.niddk.nih.gov. Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site. Document number: NIH 04-4096.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pediatric nutrition surveillance system: United States, 1980-1991; Pregnancy nutrition surveillance systems: United States, 1979-1990.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: CDC Surveillance Summaries. 41(SS-7): 1-41. November 27, 1992.
Annotation: This special issue of the "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report" notes the most recent findings from the Pediatric and Pregnancy Nutrition Surveillance Systems. These state-based systems monitor nutritional and behavioral risks and their consequences for low-income, at-risk mothers and children. Major findings of this report include: the growth status of Asian refugee children improved; the prevalence of overweight in low-income children increased for all age groups; the prevalence of anemia in children remains a major nutritional concern; breastfeeding rates remain low in these populations; maternal anemia is at all time high levels and adversely affects low birthweight; and maternal overweight continues to grow as a problem resulting in more macrosomic infants and greater risks for future chronic diseases.
Contact:
. Document number: DHHS (CDC) 93-8017.
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U.S. Food and Consumer Service, Office of Analysis and Evaluation.
Early childhood and child care study: Summary of findings.
Alexandria, VA: U.S. Food and Consumer Service, Office of Analysis and Evaluation. 1997. 23 pp.
Annotation: This report summarizes data from a study of the Child and Adults Care Food Program (CACFP), a federal program that provides meals and snacks in child and adult day care facilities, including family and group day care homes, Head Start centers, and some child care centers. Topics include characteristics of participating homes and centers, characteristics of children and their families, meals and snacks offered by and consumed by CACFP providers, and nutrition knowledge and practices of CACFP food preparers.
Contact:
U.S. Food and Nutrition Service. 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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U.S. Food and Nutrition Service.
Feeding infants: A guide for use in the child nutrition programs. (Rev. ed.).
Alexandria, VA: U.S. Food and Nutrition Service. 2001. 104 pp.
Annotation: This guide is intended primarily for use by those who care for and feed infants under 12 months of age and participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and also for participants in other U. S. Department of Agriculture child nutrition programs serving infants. These topics are covered: (1) infant development and feeding skills; (2) feeding the breastfed baby; (3) feeding infant formula and how to use a bottle; (4) preventing tooth decay; (5) feeding solid foods, drinking from a cup, and choking prevention; (6) sanitary food preparation and safe food handling; and (7) commercially prepared and home-prepared baby food.
Contact:
U.S. Food and Nutrition Service. 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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U.S. Food and Nutrition Service and U.S. Head Start Bureau.
WIC and Head Start: Partners in promoting health and nutrition for young children and families.
[Alexandria, VA]: U.S. Food and Nutrition Service. 1999. 110 pp.
Annotation: This publication outlines a variety of ways that the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Head Start program can work together in providing services for promoting positive health and nutrition status for young families. Topics include a review of a variety of efforts undertaken in states and local communities to coordinate Head Start and WIC services and strategies used to overcome barriers to coordination. Chapter 1 provides a basic overview of the WIC and Head Start programs. The remaining chapters discuss eligibility, health and nutrition screening/assessment, nutrition education for children and parents, providing nutritious foods, program administration, and supportive factors and strategies. Appendices include an interagency agreement, a Head Start-WIC focus group report, an outline of the methodology, a list of agencies/programs participating in the study, and a list of key contacts.
Contact:
U.S. Food and Nutrition Service. 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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U.S. Food and Nutrition Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Department of Education.
Making it happen!: School nutrition success stories.
Alexandria, VA: U.S. Food and Nutrition Service. 2005. 354 pp. (Additional URL: searchable database of programs).
Annotation: This report tells the stories of schools and school districts that have implemented innovative strategies to improve the nutritional quality of foods and beverages sold outside of Federal meal programs. Topics include the importance of healthy eating for children and adolescents, how schools can support good nutrition, and the process of change and school nutrition policies. Stories are divided into six chapters based on the primary approach used to promote healthy eating. A variety of support materials are also included. Stories are also accessible via an online interface that may be searched by category, location, grade, and keyword.
Contact:
U.S. Food and Nutrition Service. 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302. Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.
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U.S. General Accounting Office.
School lunch program: Efforts needed to improve nutrition and encourage healthy eating.
Washington, DC: U.S. General Accounting Office. 2003. 36 pp.
Annotation: This report to Congressional requesters discusses the following questions: (1) What is known nationally about the extent to which schools and school food authorities are meeting United States Department of Agriculture nutrition requirements and promoting healthy eating among students?; (2) What barriers do schools and school food authorities face in serving nutritious food and encouraging students to make healthy eating choices?; and (3) what steps have schools and school food authorities taken to overcome the barriers to serving nutritious food and encouraging students to make healthy eating choices? The appendices include letters of comment from the Departments of Health and Human Services and Education.
Contact:
U.S. Government Accountability Office. 441 G Street, N.W., Room LM, Washington, DC 20548. Telephone: (202) 512-3000. E-mail: contact@gao.gov. Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site. Document number: GAO-03-506.
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U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration.
National Child Health Day 10.04.04: Eat healthy, move more—Partnering with families to prevent childhood overweight/obesity.
Rockville, MD: U. S. Health Resources and Services Administration. 2004. 14 items.
Annotation: This kit contains materials relevant to National Child Health Day, held on October 4, 2004. The theme for this year focuses on partnering with families to prevention childhood overweight. Materials in the kit include a variety of handouts about physical activity promotion, nutrition, and overweight prevention, including information about resources; a poster about healthy eating; a nutrition and activity guide for parents; a brochure about increasing physical activity opportunities in the community; and a step-counter pedometer.
Contact:
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (888) 275-4772. Exe. Officer: (301) 443-2021. Fax: (301) 443-1246. E-mail: ask@hrsa.gov. Available at no charge.
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United Learning.
Daily food choices for healthy living: A unit of study.
Niles, IL: United Learning. 1997. 1 videotape (20 minutes, 40 seconds, VHS 1/2 inch), 1 teacher's guide (24 pp.), 2 information envelopes (57 blackline masters total).
Annotation: This instructional package brings together the latest on dietary guidelines and is designed for multi grade and interest levels as low as fifth grade. Going beyond the basic five food groups, students learn how to much to eat from each food group in order to get the nutrients needed without consuming too many calories or too much fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sugar, sodium, or alcohol. The program emphasizes decreased consumption of fat and students also learn to spot and control the sugar and salt in their diets and how to make lower sugar and salt choices. The program's contents include: 1) an 18-minute live-action video presentation with interactive video quiz, 2) a teacher's guide to aid in utilizing materials in the unit and includes activities for multiple grade levels, pre and post tests, answer keys for blackline master activities, Internet resources, a script of the video, and a nutrition glossary, and 3) a collection of 57 blackline masters that can be used to make copies for students.
Contact:
Discovery Education. 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 100, Evanston, IL 60201. Telephone: (800) 323-9084. bulk distribution: (800) 421-2363, ext. 7201. Fax: (847) 328-6706. E-mail: info@unitedlearning.com. Price unknown.
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University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Children and weight: What health professionals can do about it—Training kit for presenting workshops for health professionals (Rev. ed.).
Oakland, CA: Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California. 2003. ca.150 pp., 1 videotape (39 minutes, VHS 1/2 inch), 8 items.
Annotation: This training kit for health professionals contains the following items: A training binder containing the materials needed for the workshops covering aspects such as prevalence, risk and measurement of pediatric overweight, clinical assessment and care planning, body image, and childhood overweight; a videotape containing three different segments which are shown during various activities; and a collection of samples of resources that can be placed on display during the training. The binder part of the kit also contains statistics, charts, and camera ready handouts.
Contact:
University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. 6701 San Pablo Avenue, Second Floor, Oakland, CA 94608-1239. Telephone: (800) 994-8849. Fax: (510) 643-5470. E-mail: danrcs@ucdavis.edu. Contact for cost information.
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Van Riper, C. L., and Beerman, L. E.
Pediatric nutrition screening and assessment: A self-study module.
Omaha, NE: Meyer Rehabilitation Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. 1994. ca. 100 pp.
Annotation: This self study module discusses screening and assessment of nutritional status for infants and children and provides practice using screening criteria and common tools of assessment. The techniques described are appropriate for outpatient and ambulatory care settings. Nutrition assessment for hospitalized, acutely ill infants, and children is not addressed. The module is intended for use by registered dietitians and community nutritionists who wish to become more familiar with the unique screening and assessment concerns in pediatric nutrition. It is assumed that the user will have basic nutrition knowledge and a general understanding of the screening and assessment process. Glossaries are provided at the end of each section to provide definitions of medical terminology and other technical or clinical terms used in the section. Children with special health care needs are a particular focus for this module. This term encompasses infants, children and youth with or at risk for physical or developmental disability, or with a chronic medical condition caused by or associated with genetic or metabolic disorders, birth defects, prenatal drug or alcohol exposures, prematurity, trauma or infection.
Contact:
Media Resource Center, Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation. 985450 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-5450. Telephone: (402) 559-6418. (800) 656-3937 ext. 9-6418. Fax: (402) 559-5737. Price unknown.
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Ver Ploeg M.
WIC and the battle against childhood overweight.
Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. 2009. 4 pp.
Annotation: This brief examines trends in the relationship between WIC participation and weight status by updating the results of the analysis titled Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs and Obesity: 1976-2002. That analysis has been updated to include more recently released data from the 2003-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The brief presents background and methodology and discusses the fact that body weight is not related to WIC participation. Instructions on calculating body mass index are included.
Contact:
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. 1800 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-5831. Telephone: (202) 694-5050. E-mail: infocenterers.usda.gov. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Vermont Department of Health.
Count to 5—Count to 6! Fun with fruits, vegetables and grains.
Burlington, VT: Vermont Department of Health. 1996. 48 pp.
Annotation: This nutrition activity book demonstrates ways to introduce young children to eating fruits, vegetables, and grains. The book includes recipes for children to make; recipes for the whole family; and ideas for healthy holiday food, food field trips, and other fun things to do with fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Contact:
Gail Twitchell, Nutrition Education and Training Program, Vermont Department of Health. P.O. Box 70, 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05402. Telephone: (802) 863-7606. (800) 464-4343. Fax: (802) 865-7701. $15.00.
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Vidinghoff T, Finan T.
Childhood obesity: Advancing effective prevention and treatment.
Washington, DC: National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation. 2003. 16 pp.
Annotation: This brief presents information from a National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation forum held on April 9, 2003, on programs, research and evidence-based efforts, and successful prevention and treatment options fo reducing overweight in children. The brief includes descriptions of the opening presentations; practitioner efforts; health plan and partnership initiatives; and school, community, and family issues. Additional resources for childhood overweight information is also provided. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the brief. Key information is highlighted in colored boxes. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]
Contact:
National Institute for Health Care Management Research and Educational Foundation. 1225 19th Street, N.W., Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036-2454. Telephone: (202) 296-4426. Fax: (202) 296-4319. E-mail: nihcm@nihcm.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Walker JN, Del Rosso JM, Held AK.
Nutrition and physical activity field assessment of children in rural America.
Wesport, CT: Save the Children. 2005. 37 pp.
Annotation: This assessment of nutrition and physical activity status of children in rural areas consisted of in-depth interviews and focus groups with 45 partner communities in Kentucky, West Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arizona, New Mexico, and California. The report, which includes an executive summary and an overview of obesity prevalence, causes, and consequences, presents findings on the problems of obesity among rural children and on types of interventions to prevent it. The report offers a strategy for preventing obesity among children in rural America. Four appendices include a list of partner sites, sample elementary school breakfast and lunch menus, a list of obesity-related legislation passed during 1999-2003 by Save the Children states, and a list of related initiatives.
Contact:
Save the Children. 54 Wilton Road, Westport, CT 06880. Telephone: (203) 221-4030. (800) 728-3843. Fax: (203) 637-9362. E-mail: twebster@savechildren.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Wandner D, Hair E.
Research-based recommendations to improve child nutrition in schools and out-of-school time programs.
Washington, DC: Child Trends. 2009. 6 pp.
Annotation: This paper discusses aspects of healthy diets for children in elementary and middle school. It summarizes the current federal guidelines and recommendations for child nutrition and provides information for schools and out-of-school time programs about how to measure child nutrition.
Contact:
Child Trends. 4301 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 350, Washington, DC 20008. Telephone: (202) 572-6000. Fax: (202) 362-8420. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Warner, P.
Healthy snacks for kids. (Rev. ed.).
San Leandro, CA: Bristol Publishing Enterprises. 1996. 171 pp.
Annotation: This cookbook, intended for parents of young children, presents information on healthy eating for children, tips on how to make a child a healthy eater, and recipes for a variety of snacks. The cookbook provides information on the food guide pyramid, serving sizes, nutritional analysis, and fat intake. Recipes are included for snacks, drinks, frozen treats, breakfasts, and one-dish meals.
Contact:
Nutrition Counseling Education Services. 1904 East 123rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061-5886. Telephone: (800) 445-5653. (314) 872-8370. Fax: (314) 432-1380. E-mail: NCES@worldnet.att.net. $8.95 plus $4.50 shipping and handling. Document number: ISBN 1-55867-159-5.
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Washington State Dairy Council.
Feed your taste buddies!.
[Lynnwood, WA]: Washington State Dairy Council. 1996. 1 poster (34 X 22 inches).
Annotation: This poster and the corresponding classroom activities are designed for students in grades K–2. The activities introduce students to the parts of the mouth and its function in tasting and digesting food, helps children experience the four tastes and learn about taste buds, and encourages children to eat snacks from the five food groups by taste-testing foods. Students are taught to identify the location of the four types of taste buds on the tongue, participate in two art projects relating to taste buds, and taste foods and record them on the classroom chart.
Contact:
Washington State Dairy Council. 4201 198th Street, S.W., Suite 102, Lynnwood, WA 98036. Telephone: (425) 744-1616. Fax: (425) 670-1222. E-mail: nutrition@eatsmart.org. $2.50.
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Washington State Dairy Council.
I'm a healthy kid.
[Lynnwood, WA]: Washington State Dairy Council. n.d.. 7 pp.
Annotation: This pamphlet is designed to teach information about the five food groups and other foods that keep children healthy. Tracing and coloring activities are provided, as well as spaces for children to place stickers. These activities offer the teacher an opportunity to explain that the pictured foods are all healthy choices within each of the food groups.
Contact:
Kathy New, Washington State Dairy Council. 4201 198th Street, S.W., Suite 102, Lynnwood, WA 98036. Telephone: (425) 744-1616. Fax: (425) 670-1222. E-mail: nutrition@eatsmart.org. $0.35.
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Washington State Dairy Council.
Meet the five food groups.
[Lynnwood, WA]: Washington State Dairy Council. 1996. 2 pp.
Annotation: This flyer is designed as a teaching tool for introducing the five food groups to children. The children are asked to match the five food group stickers to the five food triangles, and place the stickers on the matching food triangle. (Stickers are available from the publisher.) Space is also provided for children to color or circle foods they have tasted. Nutrition hints for parents and guardians are included. The flyer, which is also available in Spanish, is designed as a master that can be reproduced.
Contact:
Washington State Dairy Council. 4201 198th Street, S.W., Suite 102, Lynnwood, WA 98036. Telephone: (425) 744-1616. Fax: (425) 670-1222. E-mail: nutrition@eatsmart.org. $0.15.
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We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition).
Families finding the balance: A parent handbook.
[Bethesda, MD]: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. 2005. 26 pp. (Additional URL: Spanish version).
Annotation: This parent handbook is based on the We Can program, a public education outreach program designed to help children and adolescents ages 8-13 stay at a healthy weight through improving food choices, increasing physical activity, and reducing screen time. The handbook is divided into six chapters: (1) why should we care about our weight?, (2) what can my family and I do to encourage a healthy weight?, (3) energy balance: the heart of the matter, (4) Energy IN: focusing on food choices and portion size, (5) energy OUT: physical activity and screen time, and (6) resources.
Contact:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Building 31, 2A32, MSC 2425, 31 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-2425. Telephone: (301) 496-5133. Fax: (301) 402-1104. E-mail: NICHDInformationResourceCenter@mail.nih.gov. Available at no charge from the Web site. Document number: NIH Pub. No. 05-5273 (English); NIH Pub. No. 05-5274 (Spanish).
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Weight-control Information Network.
Helping your child: Tips for parents.
Bethesda, MD: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. 2004. 20 pp.
Annotation: This booklet, which is geared toward parents, offers information about how to help families learn healthy eating and physical activity habits. Topics discussed include how healthy eating and physical activity help children, how children's eating and activity habits are formed, what children should eat, how to help children eat better, how to help children be more active, and how to help overweight children. Information on serving sizes, sources of calcium, and snack ideas is also provided. Resources and suggestions for additional reading are included, as well. The booklet concludes with a tear-off checklist for encouraging healthy eating and physical activity.
Contact:
Weight-control Information Network. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, One Win Way, Bethesda, MD 20892-3665. Telephone: (877) 946-4627. Fax: (202) 828-1028. E-mail: WIN@info.niddk.nih.gov. Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site. Document number: NIH Pub no. 04-4955.
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West Virginia Task Force on School Health.
Building a healthy future.
No place: West Virginia Task Force on School Health. 1991. 17 pp.
Annotation: This report presents the findings and recommendations of the West Virginia School Health Task Force, appointed by Governor Gaston Caperton in 1990, on the subject of comprehensive school health. The Task Force made core recommendations in the areas of school health education, school health services, school health environment, child nutrition, physical education, counseling, school/community collaboration, and teacher and staff wellness. Recommendations for administration and funding were also considered.
Contact:
Healthy School Program. Building Six, Room 309, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25305-0330. Telephone: (304) 558-8830. Fax: (304) 558-3787. E-mail: mpurkey@access.k12.wv.us.
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Westat.
5 a Day - for Better Health Clearinghouse catalogue of state-developed 5 a Day materials. (Rev. ed.).
Rockville, MD: 5 a Day Clearinghouse, Westat. 1997. 117 pp.
Annotation: This catalog lists materials that have been developed by state 5 a Day licensees and their coalition partners. 5 a Day materials promote the message of eating more fruits and vegetables for better health. Included are educational, motivational, and promotional materials designed for particular nutrition education intervention channels (work sites, schools, media) or target audiences (ethnic groups, seniors, children) throughout the United States. Some 270 items in a variety of formats or types from 35 states are represented.
Contact:
5 a Day Clearinghouse. Room RA 1496, 1650 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850. Telephone: (301) 204-2828. Fax: (301) 294-2829. Single copies available at no charge.
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Wilson D.
Hunger and food insecurity among American children: Consequences and prevention.
Boston, MA: Children's Sentinel Nutrition Assessment Program. 2005. 3 pp.
Annotation: This brief outlines the prevalence of hunger and food insecurity among children in the United States and reviews the various adverse health effects to growing children. Topics include how insufficient calories and nutrients can impact child growth, development, and immune system, as well as increase the risk for being overweight or obese. Additional topics include causes of hunger and food insecurity such as poverty, low-wage earning families, and increasing demands from non-food family expenses such as housing, medical care, and energy costs. References conclude the brief.
Contact:
Children's HealthWatch. Vose Hall Fourth Floor, 88 East Newton Street, Room 423, Boston, MA 02118. Telephone: (617) 414-6366. Fax: (617) 414-7915. E-mail: info@childrenshealthwatch.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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Wisbey, J. (Ed.).
We made it together cookbook. (2nd ed.).
Des Moines, IA: Drake University Head Start. 1994. 360 pp.
Annotation: This cookbook has been developed to assist adults and children as they cook together. It was developed by the Drake University Head Start program, and is aimed at families; the recipes will also be used in the Head Start classroom. The goal of the cookbook is to help children and adults increase their knowledge of good nutrition while having fun. Standard symbols for basic foods are included and used in some of the recipes. The cookbook is organized as a learning tool for nutrition education, and is arranged in the same categories as in the food guide pyramid. The last section of the book has recipes to make with children which will encourage creativity and stimulate thinking skills. An index to the recipes is included.
Contact:
Joyce Wisbey, Drake University. 2507University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311. Telephone: 515-271-2011. Fax: 515-271-3016. E-mail: carol.leech@drake.edu. $12.00 plus $1.50 shipping and handling.
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Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and Brookings Institution.
Childhood obesity.
Princeton, NJ: Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs; Washington, DC: Brookings Institution. 2006. 224 pp.
Annotation: This issue of "The Future of Children" features nine articles on the high and rising rates of overweight and obesity among U.S. children, presenting evidence on the multiple causes, consequences, and methods of dealing with the growing problem. Also discussed are the roles played by the built environment, schools, child care settings, and parents. Each article concludes with end notes.
Contact:
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Wootan M, Johanson J, Powell J.
School foods report card: A state-by-state evaluation of policies for foods and beverages sold through vending machines, school stores, a la carte, and other venues outside of school meals.
Washington, DC: Center for Science in the Public Interest. 2006. 47 pp.
Annotation: This report provides a state-by-state evaluation of policies for foods and beverages sold through vending machines, school stores, a la carte, and other venues outside school meals.The report is based on nutrition polices of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The report grades each state policy on five key considerations: (1) beverage nutrition standards, (2) food nutrition standards, (3) grade level(s) to which policies apply, (4) time during the school day to which policies apply, and (5) location(s) on campus to which these policies apply. The report also provides a discussion of state policies and their implications, as well as recommendations. The report includes three appendices: (1) model school nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold outside meals, (2) state school foods report card, and (3) summary of state policies for foods and beverages sold out of vending machines, school stores, and other venues outside school meals. References are included.
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Center for Science in the Public Interest. 1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009-5728. Telephone: (202) 332-9110. Fax: (202) 265-4954. E-mail: cspi@cspinet.org. Available at no charge from the Web site.
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