Library Materials - Cardiovascular Disease
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Bright Futures in practice - Nutrition: User's Guide (2000) National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health This user's guide was designed to provide an overview of Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition and to assist health professionals in using the information and materials in that guide. See Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition for details. Book, Booklet
Handbook of Dairy Foods and Nutrition (2000) Gregory Miller, Judith Jarvis, and Lois McBean Presents the latest developments in “dairy products” research. It examines the role of dairy products in diets for cardiovascular health, regulating blood pressure, reducing colon cancer risk, and enhancing bone and oral health. Book
Present Knowledge in Nutrition; Eighth Edition (2001) Barbara A. Bowman and Robert M. Russell (editors) This text includes chapters on energy physiology, macronutrients, fat and water soluble vitamins, minerals and trace elements, and nutrition and the life cycle. It also includes chapters on physiology and pathophysiology and nutrition and chronic disease such as obesity, diabetes, and osteoporosis. International nutrition including food insecurity and hunger, and emerging issues in nutrition such as food safety are also discussed. The writing style is scientific and detailed. Book
Sports Nutrition Guidebook - 2nd Edition (1997) Nancy Clark Contains information about risk reduction for heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, weight loss and being at peace with food; feeding an active family and how to perform better by fueling optimally before, during, and after exercise. Book
Staying Well - Teaching Tools for Older Adults (1997) Ohio Department of Aging, the Ohio Department of Health, the Ohio State University Extension and Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories Staying Well contains empowering lessons that address common medical conditions, dental health, drug issues, importance of dietary variety, alcohol, budgeting, socialization, weight gain or loss and overcoming obstacles to shopping, cooking and eating healthfully. It contains intervention activities for older adults complete with lesson plans, challenges, activities, promotional incentives, handouts and much more. Curriculum Design
The 2000 Dietary Guidelines For Americans (2001) Evers, William D, Ph.D., RD and Hanley, Erin E, RD This CDROM explains the history and rationale behind the new 2000 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Two powerpoint slideshow presentations, intended for educators and the public audience, 10 supplementary handouts, pre and post evaluations for presentation, posters, student activites, and further resources are included. Also includes ABC's of health: Aim for fitness, Build a healthy Base, and Choose sensibly. CD-ROM, Slide Show
Winding Up, Not Down to Mid-Life Curriculum (1998) Rutgers Cooperative Extension Curriculum was developed to provide individuals age 40 - 60 an opportunity to examine key issues in the areas of personal development, interpersonal relations, health, nutrition and fitness, and financial management. Curriculum Design
Young People’s Healthy Heart Lesson Plans Young People’s Healthy Heart Program This healthy heart curriculum focuses on nutrition and physical activity to help elementary students develop and practice positive lifelong habits. Curriculum Design

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