The ever-increasing pace of life for people of all ages means it is critical to plan for healthy eating accordingly. In this program, teenager Jesse takes us through a dramatised story of how, once again, his mother has to work back and puts him on a mission of preparing the dinner for that night, with the usual parting instruction: “….a ‘healthy’ dinner, Jesse….” Jesse, by his own admission, is just not one hundred per cent sure about what real healthy food is but he’s willing to find out. In following his story, the program covers areas including the function of food; understanding nutrients; today’s fast-paced society; designing menus; and different menus. We also hear from two professional dieticians, Melanie McGrice and Ingrid Hilton. In an engaging and thorough way, this program covers important areas about healthy and nutritious menu planning.
Subjects: Health
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Mental Health: The Basics
A person’s overall mental health can be difficult to define. How we feel and the factors influencing our emotions and moods are explored in this upbeat, animation-driven program. Viewers will be introduced to the causes and symptoms of mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, and the many ways in which people cope with these challenges. The concept of stigma is examined, including how we might change perspectives on those suffering from mental illness. This excellent program offers a perfect introduction to this complex area of personal well-being.
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Dark Days
Every one of us knows what it is to feel sad and depressed occasionally, but there is a significant difference between this and clinical depression. In this excellent program, we take an in depth look at the nature and extent of this significant health issue. Featuring recognized mental health experts from leading mental health charity SANE, and young sufferers as well, this resource covers the types of depression, who is at risk, signs and symptoms, and myths and treatments. This program is a comprehensive, straightforward and compassionate introduction to a major mental health issue.
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Anxiety Disorders
Humans, like many animals, possess a highly developed sense of danger in our environment. In its most basic form, our awareness of these threats is anxiety. Our ‘fight or flight’ response can be highly beneficial, but in the 21st Century, this state of anxiety in some people can become a constant state of mind, and a real limitation to a person’s ability to function well. In this program we take a comprehensive look at anxiety disorders including generalised anxiety, panic, post traumatic, and obsessive compulsive disorders and phobias. With excellent illustrations and input from leading experts, this is a wide-ranging examination of anxiety today.
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8: The Savvy Eater
This program begins with some practical tips for being an informed and savvy consumer in the old grocery store. Then the Standard Deviants delve into the harrowing world of food safety. Finally we close with some lasting tips for making healthy choices a part of your daily life.
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5: Preventing Nutritional Disorder
Nutritional disorders are diseases that are related to a person’s state of nutritional health. They are a growing and deadly problem in the United States and around the world. But get this, they are preventable. This program covers the ins and outs of disorders and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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6: Eating in Context
Compact, round, curvy, fit humans come in all shapes and sizes. When we eat we eat in the context of our body types, cultures, diets and, believe it or not, our moods! This program explores the many contexts in which we eat and what they mean for nutrition.
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7: Where Does Your Food Come From?
Enter into the plastic-wrapped world of the food industry – past, present and future. Students will gain an understanding of what it means for a food to be organic and watch as the Standard Deviants cast discusses fresh, local foods and their alternatives.
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4: Micronutrients: Vitamins, Minerals and Water
Micronutrients are major players in the Nutrition game, so what do they do? Without the micronutrients, you wouldn’t be able to access the energy the macronutrients provide.
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Teaching Systems: Nutrition (2011) Superpack
All 8 DVDs in one package. The Standard Deviants Teaching Systems are simply the most effective method for students to learn and for teachers to teach. This educational programming is optimized for classroom use. Each module is a topic-based video that containsFull Public Performance Rights. The digital workbook includes teacher’s guides, classroom notes, quizzes, games, and graphic organizers. The subject matter correlates directly to state standards and is produced and designed by the Cerebellum Academic Team of professional scriptwriters, students, professors, actors, comedians, and teachers.