Contact Information
Rebecca Ussery
Rebecca Ussery
One 7th Street
Augusta, GA 30901
United States
Phone: (706) 821-0222 Fax: (706) 821-0250
Program Type
Individual Program
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Education: Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Health/Physical Education
Health/Physical Education
Program Description
A number of significant advances have been made in the understanding of how diet and nutrition relate to both a student's wellness in addition to diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and asthma. This interactive lecture will teach students principles of nutrition and how to apply these principles for improving their nutritional status. Our suggestions for students about how foods can be BOTH fast AND healthy and how snacks can be BOTH tasty AND nutritious. This program is highly interactive, and students will have ample opportunity to have questions answered.
A number of significant advances have been made in the understanding of how diet and nutrition relate to both a student's wellness in addition to diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and asthma. This interactive lecture will teach students principles of nutrition and how to apply these principles for improving their nutritional status. Our suggestions for students about how foods can be BOTH fast AND healthy and how snacks can be BOTH tasty AND nutritious. This program is highly interactive, and students will have ample opportunity to have questions answered.
Program Format
1. What is "Food Quackery"2. What does this label really say?3. Healthy food4. Questions
Objectives
To make students aware of the latest nutritional recommendations as put forth by the major health organizations in the United States, such as the USDA, The American Heart Association, The American Cancer Institute, The American Dietetic Association, The American Dental Association, and The American Diabetes Association.To give students the tools to discriminate between sound nutritional and dietary advice and food quackery.To help students discriminate between healthy FAST food and unhealthy FAST food.
National Standards to which this program aligns
Standard 1-Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.Standard 3-Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks.Standard 4-Students will analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.
Program Length
50 Minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $140.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
1. What is "Food Quackery"2. What does this label really say?3. Healthy food4. Questions
Objectives
To make students aware of the latest nutritional recommendations as put forth by the major health organizations in the United States, such as the USDA, The American Heart Association, The American Cancer Institute, The American Dietetic Association, The American Dental Association, and The American Diabetes Association.To give students the tools to discriminate between sound nutritional and dietary advice and food quackery.To help students discriminate between healthy FAST food and unhealthy FAST food.
National Standards to which this program aligns
Standard 1-Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.Standard 3-Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks.Standard 4-Students will analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.
Program Length
50 Minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $140.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Cancellation Policy
Please cancel at least 5 days prior to the program date to allow another class to participate. If you must cancel your participation in a previously scheduled program, your Site Coordinator should contact the Distance Learning Coordinator at the NSC.
Is video taping allowed?
No
No
The Provider broadcasts over
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