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Library Nutrition & Cancer:Nutrition For Prevention & Adjuvant Ther.of Cancer
FCS VT0816C

Discusses RDAs. Illustrates how to increase fruits & vegetables & decrease fat & calories to lower cancer risk. 15 min

Fit For A King
FCS VT0827

Developed to help youngsters 8 to 11 & parents understand role of nutrition & regular physical activity in a healthy lifestyle. Fairy tale format is entertaining & educational. 9 min 1998

Blended Families: Yours
FCS VT0830

29 min

Children of Single Parents: Whered My Other Parent Go?
FCS VT0831

Discusses issues of single parent homes. 16 min

Fad Diets: The Weight Loss Merry-Go-Round
FCS VT0834

In interviews with teens who have been on diets, program helps clarify dangers & frustrations of fad diets, as well as how to loose weight safely & maintain a weight that is right for individual. 16 min

Low-Fat Cooking
FCS VT0835

About a diet high in fat contributing to many health problems, including heart attacks, heart disease, diabetes, obesity & cancer. Because we've begun to understand connection between diet & health, Dept. of Agriculture has recommended that we limit our fat intake to no more than 30% of total calories. Unfortunately national average is 37%. We need to learn more about fat content in foods we eat & how to reduce amount of fat in our diets. 15 min

Furniture: A Buyers Guide
FCS VT0845

Casual buyer wanders around showroom floor saying "like it" or "don't like it" & occasionally sits in a chair or sofa. The intelligent buyer actively investigates, inspects carefully, measures, tests, looks beneath & behind furniture. Teaches viewers how to become an intelligent buyer of upholstery & case goods. 20 minutes

Tip-Top Tots: The Nutrition Pyramid for Preschoolers
FCS VT0847

Good nutrition is important at all ages, but during early growing years when eating patterns & habits are established it is most important. Child care providers share a responsibility in serving nutritious foods to children in their care (specifically ages 2 to 6) & helping them develop healthful eating patterns. Discusses ways to help children eat healthful foods by understanding 1) how we can positively influence eating patterns of infants & toddlers, 2) Food Guide Pyramid & 3) recommended serving sizes for children 2 to 6. Includes suggestions for serving fun & healthy meals & snacks as well as a "Nutrition Song" for children to learn. 20 min

So Easy To Preserve - Canning Vegetables
FCS VT0881

Learn how to can vegetables in a pressure canner at home. Demonstrated is canning green beans, from start to finish. Discusses why a pressure canner must be used to prevent botulism in home canned vegetables.

So Easy To Preserve - Caning Fruits & Tomatoes
FCS VT0882

Shows how to can fruits & tomatoes so that you have a delicious product. You'll see how to can pear & tomatoes.

All About Iron
FCS VT0913

What makes blood red? I bet you answered iron. Redness of blood depends on mineral that we are going to discuss. Our literature is rich in word pictures about iron, such as "red blooded man", meaning iron-rich or "pale as death", meaning no iron. A lack of iron is number one mineral deficiency problem in the US. Many dietitians believe that iron deficiency anemia is second only to obesity as nutritional problem.

Alcohol and Nutrition
FCS VT0914

Alcohol is not a food, nutrition & not necessary for good health. Yet drinking has many nutritional consequences. Moving very quickly through digestive system, alcohol takes only about 20 minutes to get into the blood if you're drinking on an empty stomach. In contrast, food takes hours to make the same trip. From the bloodstream, it moves to every cell. That's why drinking can have such a strong effect & why it is so popular. 10 minutes 41 seconds

School Food Allergy Program
FCS VT0950

Minor injuries, & illnesses can occur in children during school day. They are usually well handled by school nurse. True medical emergencies are rare. Many school systems have part time school medical advisors & nurses who are responsible for more than one school & may not be readily available. Therefore burden of emergencies may fall on teachers, principals or other personnel. It is important for school administrators to formulate a guide for emergency care. 1999

Promotion-How Retailers Use Special Events to Improve Market Share
FCS VT0962

How retailers use events to improve market share. 1999

Nutrition-Focused Physical Assessment Skills for Dietitians
FCS VT0971

Overview of nutrition-related physical assessment. Includes demonstration of basic techniques involved in performing a nutrition-focused physical examination. 1997 31 min

Smart Shopping With The Food Label
FCS VT1021

Video on shopping using the food label.

Retailing Trends in the New Millennium
FCS VT1028

Shows how retailing is changing in major cities & small markets. New competition with catalog, TV shopping, etc. To remain profitable it is imperative for retailers to study shopper for their needs. Video lists new trends for retailers to follow.

Are You Making Your Family Sick?
FCS VT1070

Keep your family healthy & happy! Make your kitchen safest room in the house! Highlights: hand washing; proper food storage; safe refrigerators; cooking temperature; food handling; sanitizing work space; dish washing, etc. 45 min

Window Treatment Basics
FCS VT1110

Many people don't think much about windows & role they play in our everyday lives. Almost without notice, windows bring light & fresh air into rooms. When closed, they protect us from hot & cold weather. Windows can be decorated to provide an interesting look to a room & give privacy. 11:45 min

Money And Marriage
FCS VT1156

For most couples, managing money means much more than just paying bills. How you treat finances says a lot about other key issues in your marriage: partnership, control, independence, self-esteem & coping with change. Program features practical, real-world examples on learning to work together on family finance. It brings the issue to life by simulating actual counseling sessions. 1994. 50 min

Packaging: The Science Of Temptation
FCS VT1178

Every package is a Trojan horse hiding an army of motivators, persuaders & decision-makers. Packages are so commonplace we fail to realize their immense impact. 20 min

Medicine: Know The Facts!
FCS VT1182

How much do you know about the medicines your family takes, common surgical procedures 7 other potential medical dangers? "Medicine, Know The Facts!" is packed with information that examines issues such as the risks of x-rays, prescription drugs that don't mix & mega-dosing on vitamins. Find out what you may not know about cholesterol tests & the avoidable risks of surgeries. Medicine is an important part of maintaining the good health of you & your family. Make sure you know the facts! 2001. Color. 30 min

Buy Me That 3! A Kids Guide To Food Advertising
FCS VT1183

A kid's guide to food advertising. 28:46 min

Problem With Food
FCS VT1184

Eating disorders are more prevalent than ever. Learn how to identify the warning signs, deal with the causes, & successfully cope with anorexia, bulimia, or compulsive overeating. Most eating disorders occur between the ages of 13-25. They can impede a young person's ability to finish school, find a job, or manage the challenges of becoming a mature adult. The statistics are alarming: Anorexia nervosa strikes approximately 1 in every 200-250 young women in that age group. Up to 5% of college women in the United States are bulimic. Up to 40% of people who are obese may be binge eaters. The incidence of eating disorders is increasing in all socioeconomic classes. Video examines how real people deal with eating disorders. You'll meet counselors, parents & most important teenagers & young adults who are dealing with eating disorders every day. You'll learn from their first-hand experience & see how they are overcoming their problem with food. Remember that there is no single ideal weight that is right for everyone. However, if you are concerned that you or someone you love is indeed suffering from an eating disorder, this program can help. 27 min

Digestive System
FCS VT1191

This program explores how the digestive system breaks down food into a usable form & distributes it to the circulatory system to be carried to the living cells for energy. Students learn that the digestive system is made up of the digestive tract & the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small & large intestines & that the liver & pancreas are organs that also help in the digestive process. 1997. 21 min

Food Sensitivities: Allergy & Intolerance
FCS VT1198

We all have to eat to survive. But, just because we have that in common doesn't mean our reactions to the foods we eat are all the same. In fact, our reactions to food are very different depending on whether we have food allergies or food intolerance. Video is designed to introduce viewers to the 2 separate categories of food reactions & teach them to draw distinctions between the two. If you are unsure of the differences between food allergy & food intolerance, you are not alone. Experts say the terms are often confused. A national study shows they are pretty common when you consider there are millions of Americans coping with some type of food allergy alone right now. Video is useful to virtually everyone, because eating is a necessity, so understanding our reactions to it is vital our quality of life. 10 min

Diet & Weight Managment: What Really Works
FCS VT1199

Our challenge is to provide thorough, informative and timely educational products that are unique, entertaining and make an impact.

Power Of Play
FCS VT1203

The Power of Play presents a convincing case for the value of play in the social, emotional & mental growth of children from birth through age eight, years crucial to their development. Appearing are award winning teachers & other early childhood experts who use real life scenes of infants, toddlers & school age children in the Kohl children's Museum, in classrooms, parks, beaches & most importantly at home, to illustrate their reasoning for the importance of play. The key role of parents, say these experts, is to provide playspace, playmates & playtime. Especially meaningful as parents struggle to establish family priorities in a complex & time-demanding world, the Power of Play message is clear & compelling: Children need unstructured time & opportunities to PLAY - alone, with other children & especially with their own fathers & mothers. 38 min

Still Shiny
FCS VT1231

Using beautiful shots of a diverse group of babies, & an entertaining narrative that describes new life from two infants' point of view, this heartwarming & humorous presentation covers every aspect of newborn care. From sleeping & crying, to burping & bathing, expectant parents will enjoy the irresistible babies they see on screen while learning all about proper care of their newborn. With 'Still Shiny', parents will have the information & confidence they need to care for & breastfeed their babies successfully. 50 min

Buy Now * Pay Later Credit Basics
FCS VT1271

Video is about surviving in a world that runs on credit. Viewers meet Bill & Carol, a young couple with dreams bigger than their income. They attempt to buy a TV after seeing an ad promising "no payments till September." The young couple quickly learns that putting off payment means going into debt. The store requires them to fill out forms & pass a credit check. But an error on Bill's credit history leads to a rejection letter & sends them to explore the world of credit. While exploring, they learn: The Importance Of Credit; The Basics OF Credit Histories; Legal Rights In Using Credit; Credit Repair; and How To Establish Credit. Comes with a study guide. 23 min

Visual Merchandising
FCS VT1272

Enclosed booklet includes Discussion Questions as follows: 1. Discuss how visual merchandising is a broader term than is display. 2. List the four elements of the AIDA selling concept. 3. What is probably the most powerful device that can be used to draw attention to a display? 4. What is the difference between formal & informal balance? 5. List at least three arrangement patterns discussed in the video. 6. Why is it better to use odd rather than even number of items when displaying in multiples? 23.30 min

Prenatal Development
FCS VT1285

short video on prenatal development

Introduction To Interior Design
FCS VT1355

Considering the interior environment as a complex place that needs careful attention, planning, design, and supervision, this video traces the history of interior design, from the world of kings and queens to modern society's display of corporate buildings, 200-person design firms, and title and practice acts that regulate designers daily. Experienced professionals discuss the phase of the design process and address the importance of the client relationship.

Supermarket Persuasion: What Marketers Know
FCS VT1369

Take a video trip to a supermarket and learn what marketers know about consumer behavior. Learn how food stores shape shopping behavior to encourage buying the most profitable foods.

Stock Market Basics
FCS VT1437

This program is about the econics of daily life. It is about how we use opportunities, how we spend time, make choices and share limited resources. VHS/Learning Seed/24 minutes

Interior Design the Basics
FCS VT1449

Develop a design concept by defining: -Personal style -Who's using the room -The room's function Tour a furniture store and view examples of various styles Learn how scale drawings can save you money and time. View examples of lighting, color, and fabric selection to create an environment you love. VHS/Color/21 minutes/Not rated

Heart of the Home
FCS VT1450

Join a thrilling journey of exploration in an acclaimed documentary. Take a front-row seat at a sold out concert. Lose yourself in the intrigue of a chilling mystery, or get swept away by an epic romance. Color/VHS/50 min

Using Color: Creating Color Harmony
FCS VT1478

Using Color Teaches the basics of creating color harmony and color schemes for interiors, wardrobes, and wherever color matters. This program is a practical "how to" program that shows how to use color to shape environments. Viewers learn how to put colors together to create beauty and comfort. They will learn about complementary colors, tints, shades, tones, pastels, hue, value, intensity, primary and secondary colors.

Diet
FCS VT0181B

Am.Institute for Cancer Research guide to eating. 30 min

House Beautiful: Baths & Bedrooms
FCS VT1368

50 minutes

New Food Labeling
FCS VT0486

15 minutes

Ethnic Eating: Spanish Foods
FCS VT1487

Part 1: Spain is "hot" and topas are too! Chef Andrew tours a Spanish restaurant and gives students the basics of Spanish ingredients and dishes. Part II: Interview with restaurant owner about the popularity of Spanish foods. 17 min.

European Union
FCS VT0920

Advertise/Promotion, Business Communications, Clothing/Textiles, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Fashion Merchandising,Graphhic Arts, International Marketing, Job-Seeking Skills, Marketing, Management/ Supervision, Merchandise Math, Reatiling, Visual Merchandising.25 min.

Retail Buying Series: Planning The Purchase
FCS VT0921

Retailing, Leather, Merchandise sourcing in the global marketplace, Promotion, The world of fashion, The business of fashion, Mathmatics of retail merchandising series, Value shopping in America, The store is the brand.

Renal Nutrition
FCS VT0491

Introduction to Nutrition. 18 min

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Consumer Reports: Cars (8-3-00 outdated per Dr. Nina Collins)FCS VT0008

Consumer Reports: Cars (8-3-00 outdated per Dr. Nina Collins)
FCS VT0008