National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.)
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Defines excessive intake of salt and its role in disease among Americans. Recommends healthy levels based on age, ethnicity and health profile. Addresses the problem of hidden salt in the American diet and emphasizes the necessity of food selection and palate re-education to ensure healthy levels of salt intake.
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This animated version of a children's story encourages Native American children to select a variety of fruits and vegetables from the garden to eat daily. Suggests substitutions of healthy foods for less-healthy foods in order to increase health and prevent disease.
44) Tricky treats
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This animated version of a children's story teaches Native American children to distinguish between "everyday" and "sometimes" snacks to increase health and to prevent disease, especially diabetes.
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Covers statistics of obesity in the U.S. Examines environmental changes that have resulted in increased food availability and decreased opportunities for physical activity. Covers the possible roles of individual responsibility, schools, communities, local governments, and commercial corporations in promoting healthy food choices and active lifestyles.