Portion Control: Seeing the Healthy Way to Eat 2004
Distributed by Human Relations Media, 41 Kensico Drive, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549; 800-431-2050
Produced by Mike Hardy
Directed by Mike Hardy
VHS, color, 23 min.
Jr. High - Jr. College
Health Sciences, Food, Nutrition
Date Entered: 01/25/2005
Reviewed by Lori Widzinski, Health Sciences Library, University at Buffalo, State University of New YorkHuman Relations Media’s Portion Control: Seeing the Healthy Way to Eat successfully tackles the issues surrounding obesity for the pre-teen and teenage audience. After exploring the reasons for our country’s propensity towards overweight kids, the program focuses on portion control and nutrition.
A simple, yet very effective method called “plate geometry” is explained which helps determine how much of the different food groups should be on your plate. A typical dinner plate is divided into thirds – one third non-starchy vegetable, one third whole grain and one third protein. Examples of breakfasts, lunches and dinners, both healthy and unhealthy are explained.
Portion Control is upbeat, fast-paced and kids will relate well to the two likeable young hosts. It puts healthy eating in perspective and brings ideas for implementing good eating habits into daily life. Although geared for young people, adults will find some useful information here too.
As with other Human Relations Media programs, the accompanying workbook of student activities is very well done. Recommended for junior high through junior college level health and nutrition classes.