Dietetics & Nutrition

[DVD videorecording]
Learn how the USDA MyPyramid food guidelines can help every individual achieve the right balance of proper nutrition and exercise. Explore the six basic food groups and see how families make sure they eat enough whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
Location: Education Resource Center - 100 Porter Building
Call Number: 3490

[videorecording]
Introduces reasons why people choose the foods they do; explains the historical impact of nutrition on what people eat; identifies the six major nutrients necessary for life; and explains how to use the Food Guide Pyramid.
Location: Storage (Place request, pick up at Circulation Desk)
Call Number: VHS 3581- 3593

[videorecording]
Topics covered include weight gain or loss, physical activity, food-drug interactions, iron in the diet, and reliable information sources.
Location: Storage (Place request, pick up at Circulation Desk)
Call Number: VHS 4451

[DVD videorecording]
Morgan Spurlock embarks on a journey to find out if fast food is making Americans fat. For 30 days he can't eat or drink anything that isn't on McDonald's menu; he must eat three square meals a day, he must eat everything on the menu at least once and supersize his meal if asked.
Location: Storage (Place request, pick up at Circulation Desk)
Call Number: DVD 412

Provides an overview of the science of nutrition and popular misinformation regarding physical health.

Lecture 1. Fueling up for fitness routines
Lecture 2. Hydration for an active life
Lecture 3. The skinny on exercise and weight loss
Lecture 4. Some facts about vitamins and supplements
Lecture 5. Can you get too much of a good thing?
Lecture 6. Going to extremes
the smart way.