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Fat Like Me: How to Win the Weight War
Developer: Films for the Humanities and Sciences
Publication Date: 2003
Copyright Status: Copyrighted
Abstract: In this ABC News special—produced in conjunction with Rodale Inc., publisher of Prevention and Men’s Health magazines—nutritionists, psychologists, pediatricians, and other experts explore the causes of obesity, the physical and emotional damage it can do, and how parents and schools can team up to help kids improve their health. Also included is hidden-camera footage of a daring social experiment in which a slim teen, professionally made up to look obese, goes to school and experiences firsthand the abuse so often aimed at overweight people. A post-experiment discussion underscores the stigmatizing effect of intolerance while emphasizing the need for greater compassion. Information to download a free teacher’s guide is included.
| Target Audience: Nutrition Education: All Ages
Format: Video - DVD
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Special Interest: Material geared toward special needs and interests of intended target group
Scope: Scope of information appropriate for target audience and essential topics discussed in appropriate detail
Presentation: Presentation progresses at a pace which permits comprehension. Pacing of dialogue is appropriate for absorbing concepts presented. Blank time is provided.
Visual: Visuals are clear and properly framed; graphics and titles are clearly visible; color, lighting, and editing enhances presentation of content.
Auditory: Clear speaker, voice and music; sound is audible; quality of sound is good.
Instructional Guide: No instructor’s guide included with material.
Ideas Summarized: All major ideas summarized or reviewed to re-inforce key concepts; summaries easily identified
Credits: Current and complete credits, references, and resources listed. (credits may be on video package.)
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Misc. Comments: This video discusses the implications of being an overweight teenager through medical, psychological and social concerns. Teasing, discrimination, health problems and other issues are a constant worry for obese teenagers. This video helps to promote awareness and parental involvement in the fight against obesity.
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| Borrowing Information | | This resource is available for loan to eligible patrons from the National Agricultural Library (NAL). Please refer to the FNIC Web site for more information about borrowing materials from NAL. |
The NAL Call Number for this resource is: DVD No. 82 |
| Keywords:
Childhood Overweight and Obesity
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