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Lackey, Carolyn J.; Kolasa, Kathryn M. – 1981
This booklet presents basic nutrition background information and class activities for teachers of kindergarten through sixth grade. It is divided into five units. In the first unit, the six nutrient groups (carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water) are listed with descriptions of their functions and sources. A discussion is…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Class Activities, Consumer Education, Dietetics
Kidd, Audrey E.; And Others – 1977
These six learning modules present text, illustrations, and exercises designed to teach the general public and nutrition students about basic nutrition and diet. The first module, "High Fiber Diet--Live Longer and Better!" by Audrey E. Kidd, discusses the benefits of a high fiber diet and lists the foods that are high in fiber. The…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Education, Cultural Influences, Dietetics
Arnold, Justine; Grogan, Jane, Ed. – 1980
This instructional handbook is one of a series of ten packets designed to form a comprehensive course in nutrition for secondary students. This unit considers the fact that eating habits developed early in life have a lifetime effect on health. Special emphasis is placed on the effect of these early habits on pregnancy, adolescence, infancy and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Dietetics, Eating Habits, Family Environment
Walker, Susan K.; Villano, Maurice W. – 1979
Two nutrition education modules were developed on cardiovascular disease and fat-controlled diet consisting of a self-instruction leader's guide and teaching package to conduct learning sessions for the participants. The sessions consisted of an audio-visual presentation, situations related to the module topic, group discussion, role-playing,…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research, Demonstrations (Educational)
Jerome, Norge W. – 1968
This paper discusses the relevance of sociocultural characterization to an understanding of the food consumption patterns of families headed by inmigrant Negro manual workers in the central city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Field techniques employed in ethnological studies and in dietary surveys were followed in this study. The original population…
Descriptors: Blacks, Consumer Economics, Dietetics, Eating Habits
Roeder, Lois M., Ed. – Nutrition Reports International, 1973
Contents of this symposium include the following papers: "Effect of Maternal Protein Malnutrition on Neonatal Lung Development and Mitochondrial Function," E. J. Hawrylewicz, J. Q. Kissane, W. H. Blair and C. A. Heppner; "Effect of the Level of Nutrition on Rates of Cell Proliferation and of RNA and Protein Syntheses in the Rat," L. M. Roeder;…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Environmental Influences, Hunger, Individual Development
Moore, William M., Ed.; And Others – 1972
Recognizing the special health needs of disadvantaged minority groups, in May 1969 the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development cosponsored a conference on these needs for North American Indian children. The monograph, based on this conference, summarizes previous knowledge, provides new information, and emphasizes the role of…
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Behavior, Child Development
Madden J. Patrick; Yoder, Marion D. – 1971
Since one primary goal of the Commodity Distribution (CD) Program and the Food Stamp (FS) Program is to improve diets of low-income families, this 1969-70 study focused on whether the adequacy of a low-income family's dietary intake was improved by their participation in a food-assistance program. As stated, the adequacy of a family's dietary…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Eating Habits, Economic Research, Federal Programs
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs. – 1971
Contents of these hearings include the statement and testimony of the following witnesses: (1) Alan Young, Research Administrator, Research and Development Division, A. H. Robins Co.; Chairman, Board of Directors, Vitamin Information Bureau; (2) Dr. Joseph M. White, Nutritional and Medical Consultant, Miles Laboratories; (3) Dr. George Briggs,…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Food Service
Cooper, Gloria S., Ed.; Magisos, Joel H., Ed. – 1976
Designed to meet the job-related metric measurement needs of students interested in becoming dietetic technicians, this instructional package is one of five for the health occupations cluster, part of a set of 55 packages for metric instruction in different occupations. The package is intended for students who already know the occupational…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Curriculum, Dietetics, Instructional Materials
Leadley, Samuel M.; Taranto, Angelo A. – 1975
In July and August 1975, 138 rural residents of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania were interviewed as to their behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes regarding the prevention of cancer and coronary heart disease. Respondents were selected by interviewing an adult living on a commercial farm (a farm that either sold $10,000 or more produce per year or the…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Cancer, Dietetics
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Brenneman, James A. – American Biology Teacher, 1988
Describes an exercise that students can use to evaluate their intake of specific nutrients in relation to the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA). Discusses the practicality and concepts involved in the RDA and procedures for dietary analysis. Provides a chart of the RDA and student worksheets for dietary self analysis. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Dietetics, Eating Habits
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Rovezzi-Carroll, Susan; Fitz, Polly – Journal of Allied Health, 1985
The School of Allied Health Professions at the University of Connecticut conducted a comprehensive program evaluation of its undergraduate programs in physical therapy, medical technology, and clinical dietetics. The evaluation process is described as well as a model that appears to meet the unique needs of postsecondary programs in allied health…
Descriptors: Accountability, Allied Health Occupations Education, Dietetics, Evaluation Methods
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Blinn, Lynn Marie; Blair, Connie M. – Home Economics Research Journal, 1985
Research was conducted concerning the following questions: Are there significant differences in the quality and type of recruitment materials sent to prospective undergraduates and graduates in these three program areas? Are there differences in the numbers of males, females, older, and nontraditional students represented in the recruitment…
Descriptors: Business Education, College Graduates, Dietetics, Females
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Burkitt, D. P. – School Science Review, 1983
Discusses the principle environmental/dietary factors related to diseases characteristic of developed countries. Suggests doubling fiber and starch, cutting sugar/salt in half, and cutting fat by one-third. Indicates that alcohol consumption, poor diet, drug abuse and lack of exercise are detrimental to good health. (JM)
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Dietetics, Diseases, Eating Habits
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