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Nutrition and Health

Nutrition and Health

OBESITY, TYPE 2 DIABETES & CHOOSE MY PLATE

Overview of federal government's new food icons MyPlate (which replaced MyPyramid) geared toward people who are obese, "pre-diabetic," or diagnosed with diabetes. Also provides information about general nutrition, diabetes, losing weight, taming portion sizes, and the benefits of physical activity.

DVD (Region 1) / 2013 / 15 minutes

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CHOOSE MY PLATE

Easy-to-understand overview of federal government's new food icon, MyPlate (which replaced MyPyramid) for a general audience. Explains how to use MyPlate to help "build" a healthy plate at mealtime. Provides details about the healthiest choices in each of the MyPlate categories. Also suggests tips on how to include more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and dairy in diet.

DVD (Region 1) / 2012 / 15 minutes

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CHOOSE MY PLATE FOR OLDER ADULTS

Overview of federal government's new food icon, MyPlate (which replaced MyPyramid). Offers advice on how to use MyPlate to "build" a healthy plate. Provides specific tips, geared toward older adults, on how to include more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and dairy in diet. Also explains the specific benefits of good nutrition for older adults.

DVD (Region 1) / 2012 / 15 minutes

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DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS

Easy-to-understand overview of the federal government's new dietary guidelines for a general audience. These guidelines are created to help people stay healthy, reduce their chances of disease, and help them maintain a healthy weight through better nutrition and exercise. Provides tips on ways people can implement guidelines in their daily lives.

DVD (Region 1) / 2012 / 14 minutes

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE & CHOOSE MY PLATE

Overview of federal government's new food icon, MyPlate (which replaced MyPyramid) geared toward persons in recovery. Provides overall nutritional guidelines, focusing on special challenges of those in recovery, including cravings. Special sections on nutritional myths, vitamins, and safe food handling.

DVD (Region 1) / 2012 / 17 minutes

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ALL ABOUT MARIJUANA

How safe is marijuana for recreational and medical use? This DVD addresses these questions by presenting the latest research on how marijuana affects the brain and other parts of the body. Treatment suggestions are given.

DVD (Region 1) / 2010 / 20 minutes

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COCAINE

Intense, but brief highs followed by profound lows. This DVD explains how cocaine produces these effects. Side effects and dangers of cocaine use also described. A treatment plan using an integrated approach is outlined.

DVD (Region 1) / 2010 / 21 minutes

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HEALTHY HISPANIC MEALS

This DVD explains how one can modify Hispanic Foods to create heart-healthy meals, which are more like traditional foods of the region than those in the modern diet; emphasizes using more vegetables, healthier fats and portion control. It also gives a brief review of cardiovascular diseases and why it's important to modify the diet.

DVD (Region 1) / 2009 / 19 minutes

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SOUL FOOD FOR THE HEART

Yes, it is possible to modify the "soul food" diet to make it less harmful for cardiovascular health. This DVD reviews cardiovascular disease, and shows how the nutritional "bullets" of salt, bad fats, sugar and large portions contribute to it. This program suggests ways to reduce these risk factors and still allow one to enjoy "soul food".

DVD (Region 1) / 2009 / 20 minutes

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STRATEGIES FOR RECOVERY

By Bill Loving, MD

This DVD is for patients, their families, counselors, and health care workers who are dealing with alcoholism and drug addiction. Dr. Loving explains why alcoholism and drug addition are referred to as diseases. In a clear and understandable way he discusses how the brain is effected and how the reward center of the brain is "hijacked". He also explains the solution to this problem and gives practical, effective, and hopeful guidance for dealing with the problem. An appendix includes information on the evolution of AA, AA tips, dual diagnosis, family involvement, prescription medicines, and drugs that stimulate the reward center.

DVD (Region 1) / 2009 / 80 minutes

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POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

PTSD can be set off by many stressors, including car accidents, sexual assault, child abuse, natural disasters and military combat. This DVD explains the causes of PTSD and outlines trategies for prevention and treatment. Need for social support is emphasized' exposure therapy is described in some detailed.

DVD (Region 1) / 2008 / 20 minutes

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PTSD & SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Persons with PTSD are more than twice as likely to abuse substances as are those in the general population. This DVD explains this relationship and outlines a strategy for safety treatning both conditions. The uses of safe medications, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy asn several forms of exposure therapy are describes.

DVD (Region 1) / 2008 / 21 minutes

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ALL ABOUT FAT

All the latest info. on trans fat, saturated fat and the different kinds of unsaturated fat. Explains why it's important to eat more foods containing omega 3 fatty acids and fewer with the omega 6's. Shows how to use the food label to make heart-healthy choices.

DVD (Region 1) / 2007 / 19 minutes

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CARDIOVASCULAR NUTRITION

Latest NCEP guidelines on how nutrition and exercise can optimize cardiovascular health. Shows how to use the food label help follow the guidelines. New factors, such as omega3 fatty acids, and trans fats discussed.

DVD (Region 1) / 2007 / 18 minutes

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SMART SUPERMARKET SHOPPING

New program shows how to use a shopping list, navigate the supermarket, and read the food label in support of following the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Gives a brief introduction to the MyPyramid graphic. Includes tips for food preparation and food safety.

DVD (Region 1) / 2006 / 19 minutes

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE & NUTRITION

This program gives an introduction to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans as shown in the new graphic, MyPyramid. Special applications for substance abusers emphasized. Includes tips on food preparation and food safety. Explains why it's better to get nutrients from food than supplements.

DVD (Region 1) / 2006 / 20 minutes

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VERY LOW CARBOHYDRATE DIET, THE

Although this diet is higher in saturated fat than others, if people stick to it their blood lipids don? seem to head into the dangerous territory once feared, at least in the short term. Weight loss might be the answer. Healthier protein choices, such as fish and the white meat of chicken are emphasized.

DVD (Region 1) / 2006 / 20 minutes

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ALCOHOL & NUTRITION

The damaging effects of alcohol on the digestive system are described, as are the effects of alcohol on nutritional status. Discusses specific dangers for pregnant women and the elderly. Shows how to use the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MYPyramid to improve nutritional status during recovery.

DVD (Region 1) / 2005 / 20 minutes

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