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New Releases: Basic Nutrition
Most young people acknowledge the need for fuels that won't harm the planet - but do they realize that also applies to fueling the body? This program guides students through the basic concepts of healthy eating and the principal nutrients that keep the human anatomy functioning properly. Outlining the properties and benefits of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water, vitamins, and minerals, the video explains the difference between macronutrients and micronutrients, illustrates the functions of monosaccharides and disaccharides, highlights the virtues of whole grains, pinpoints the dangers of dehydration and vitamin deficiency, and presents eye-catching animation and in-depth commentary from nutrition experts clarifying each topic.
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KB02453387
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2011
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Despite the best efforts of experts and organizations, food-borne illness outbreaks still occur. This video examines the risks facing consumers while highlighting culinary and food-handling methods for addressing those risks. Contaminants studied in the program include bacteria (such as salmonella and E. coli) and gastrointestinal viruses as well as the potentially dangerous pesticides, herbicides, hormones, and antibiotics used in agriculture. Food-preparation advice encompasses washing hands carefully, separating raw meat from produce, and cooking food thoroughly; on the nutrition side, the program promotes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while suggesting an array of "superfoods." Viewers also learn about government agencies charged with ensuring food safety, including the FDA and the USDA, as well as those dealing with public health, such as the EPA and the CDC.
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TC00273388
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2011
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Whether they're viewed from a behavioral standpoint or from a profound psychological perspective, one thing is clear - eating disorders stress the body's systems and put individuals at increased risk for disease, infertility, organ failure, and death. This video pinpoints the dangers of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and other eating disorders, exploring their possible causes as well as ways to overcome them. Showing how food consumption (or avoidance of it) is often the one thing that eating-disorder sufferers feel they can control, the program features dramatized case studies that enlighten viewers in a nonconfrontational way. With the aid of expert commentary, it also provides practical information on identifying signs of eating disorders in others and emphasizes the importance of persuading them to seek professional help.
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RW02303389
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2011
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There's no end to the number of "miracle" diets advertised on TV. Combat their influence with this video, which illustrates what's really needed to reach and maintain a healthy weight - commitment, discipline, and attention to dietary details. Focusing on bad eating habits as the main factor in America's obesity epidemic, the program also cites lack of exercise along with cultural and technological issues. Viewers learn about Body Mass Index, or BMI; the risks of being overweight or obese; ways in which healthy eating and exercise help to prevent a range of diseases; and the benefits of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and proper hydration. Students will also gain an understanding of calorie intake and expenditure using a simple formula.
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BC02453390
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30 minutes
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2011
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A combination of exercise and smart eating will help anyone - from the varsity quarterback to the student who simply needs to fulfill gym requirements. It's also important to recognize that good nutrition is the power source not just for physical activity, but also for mental acuity. This video shows young people how to make healthy eating a priority as they pursue sports and fitness. Viewers encounter the four main categories of physiological health - cardiovascular and respiratory fitness, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition - while learning how glucose, glycogen, ATP, and other compounds play a role in the body's energy production, via aerobic and anaerobic metabolism. Students may be surprised to learn that the amounts of protein, fat, and carbohydrates needed by an athlete are roughly similar to what the average person requires - and that pricey supplements are no substitute for real food.
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TK00273391
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30 minutes
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2011
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Obesity is a widely discussed issue, and yet one of its principal causes - fast food consumption - shows no sign of going away. This program explores the popularity of convenience meals and the growing health and social concerns associated with them. Viewers learn about direct links between high-fat, high-sugar, highly processed foods and severe physiological problems as well as socioeconomic challenges. In addition, the video investigates a number of lifestyle factors that influence diet, including long work days or study sessions, high-tech entertainment and communication, and an overall rise in the pace of living.
Note: Only available in the US.
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TY02303729
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27 minutes
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2010
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USD 130.00
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Attitudes about the industrialization of food have changed greatly over the past several decades. What used to be considered a scientific miracle now seems like a horrific joke: piglets being reared in incubators that look like tiny iron lungs; fish raised in tanks of runoff water—and growing at a remarkable rate!—from a nuclear power plant. These scenarios and more are presented in Diet as it traces the rise and fall of processed food, from promising cure for malnourishment to eventually being linked to obesity, heart disease, and cancer. Using archival footage from BBC's Horizon television series, the program also reviews 20th-century theories about the cause of obesity, and the diets and "miracle cures" designed to combat weight gain.
Note: Only available in the US.
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GF00273716
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52 minutes
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2010
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USD 170.00
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Depriving the human body of proper nutrition is like taking away a car's gasoline - as well as its steel, aluminum, rubber, and upholstery. This program explores the function and importance of nutrients, explaining why we need a balanced food intake and illustrating the health problems that result when we don't eat properly. Viewers learn about a wide variety of necessary vitamins and minerals and encounter diet-related illnesses that result from inadequate quantities of some foods and their associated nutrients. The consequences of consuming too much of some food types are also explored in detail.
Note: Only available in the US.
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CU02303705
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24 minutes
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2009
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As the world's population and overall standard of living continue to increase, the growing demand for food, fuel, and consumer products has reached unprecedented levels. This program examines how biotechnology is helping to meet those needs through genetic engineering to increase crop yields and improve the nutritional value of key staple foods; animal agriculture, founded on selective breeding and edging toward lab -based genetic engineering; and industrial applications of biotech in the manufacturing of chemicals, textiles, beverages, and fuel. Commentary is provided by Steve Pueppke and Len Fleck, of Michigan State University; Farzaneh Teymouri and Susanne Kleff, of MBI International; Jeanne Orhnberger, of Genetics Squared; and Bob Forgey, of ProNAi Therapeutics.
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HA00272520
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2009
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By ensuring customer safety, a food business also protects itself - from bad publicity, sinking profits, and even legal action. This program guides viewers through sanitation tools and procedures that are essential to the management of any food-related enterprise, including both food service outlets and food manufacturing facilities. Incorporating interviews with a cafe chef, a quality manager at a condiment factory, and the manager of a cleaning fluid distribution company, the film shows the proper steps for sanitizing dishes, utensils, floors, counters, culinary appliances, and assembly areas. Waste disposal and the storage of loose food items are also covered.
Note: Only available in the US.
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NL02453715
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24 minutes
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2009
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This program examines three common diet-related disorders and their relationship to what people eat and drink. The causes, characteristics, and treatment of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and celiac disease are discussed, along with strategies for their prevention. With an emphasis on breakfast, snacks, and gluten-free alternatives, students will learn how to eat without reaching for convenience foods, and that using a "traffic light" approach allows for the occasional treat. Balancing exercise with computer time is urged. An on-screen summary at the end of each segment makes this video an especially effective teaching tool.
Note: Only available in the US.
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BA02303717
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26 minutes
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2009
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This program rounds up a diverse group of workers in the fields of food, agriculture, and natural resources - a food service manager, a dietetic technician, an agricultural manager, a dairy farm manager, a landscape supervisor, an environmental science and protection technician, a water treatment plant operator, and an aquaculture technician - to illustrate what they do and how they go about doing it.
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Recommended by School Library Journal.
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DK02303132
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2009
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When it comes to kids and food, almost no one gets it right from the beginning. This program follows a family with three children, each facing different dietary concerns. Five-month-old Grace suffers from acid reflux, while Mark, age four, struggles with weight gain and David, age seven, must cope with severe food allergies. The boys also suffer from asthma and their parents, a busy father and a full-time mom, need help managing this condition as well as the eating issues and the family's time management problems. With advice from dietary and medical experts, veteran nurse and midwife Grainne Ryan introduces dietary assessments, customized eating plans, and clinical check-up schedules that address the family's needs.
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"Very well done, with clear, direct explanations of the major issues. The families are genuine and likeable, and Ms Ryan is an engaging host.... Good addition to public libraries with parenting collections. Recommended." - Educational Media Reviews Online
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YU02453712
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24 minutes
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2008
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In this edition of the Journal, Bill Moyers takes a hard look at how America's trade rules, farm subsidies, and regulations affect larger issues such as global warming, healthcare, and even homeland security. A discussion with Michael Pollan, a Knight Professor of Journalism at UC Berkeley, yields insights into the direction he believes the U.S. should pursue on the often-overlooked question of food policy, while a segment on the East New York Farmers Market illustrates a viable alternative to agribusiness-as-usual. Also included is an essay that acknowledges the grave economic wounds America has inflicted upon itself while affirming, with guarded optimism, the nation's historical ability to recover.
Note: Only available in the US and Canada.
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2008
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Why are girls entering puberty at progressively younger ages? Why are the rates of heart attack, cancer, and adult-onset diabetes rising? This program examines growing indications that food affects our genes - a concept vitally important to the science of epigenetics. Viewers encounter a wide range of experiments, case studies, and historical evidence, including Dutch birth records and testimonials from WWII that point to the epigenetic effects of starvation. Findings from animal and human nutritional studies, as well as evidence involving diet habits and environmental threats around the globe, are also presented. DNA methylation, the "on-and-off switch" of the epigenome, and other important concepts are featured.
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SE00273719
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43 minutes
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2008
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USD 170.00
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Although the culprit behind food poisoning is often invisible to the eye, food-borne illnesses represent a colossal health issue spanning a wide range of problems and solutions. This program explores the causes of food contamination, the symptoms and ailments it produces, and the methods for preventing it. Viewers are introduced to bacteria, viruses, fungi, molds, and yeasts that threaten unsuspecting consumers, as well as dangerous cooking temperature ranges, proper time frames for food disposal, and common incubation periods for several microbe strains. Food allergens and non-microbial sources of contamination, such as pesticides and industrial waste, are also studied.
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EB02303720
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2008
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The number one predictor of obesity in children is an overweight parent - but genes are only part of the story. This program reports on the health and happiness of five toddlers who are part of a large -scale longitudinal study in child development. Highlighting the issue of childhood obesity, the program asks: Why are a rising number of children overweight and how does parenting make a difference? Could the way Lulu's father disciplines her be the key to keeping her fit? Is Shine a high -risk candidate for obesity simply because her parents are broke? What does Joshua's ancestry reveal about his chances for slimness? And how can Ben, a premature baby and the tiniest of toddlers, be in danger of becoming an obese adult?
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EL00273173
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55 minutes
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2008
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This collection of 13 spectacular video clips offers insights into weight management, nutritional supplements, and more. Healthy and unhealthy eating, vitamins and vitamin deficiencies, food additives, and the actions of salt and water in the body are considered.
Video clips include...
Weight Control
Battling the Bulge: Overindulgence
Battling the Bulge: Glycemic Index
Battling the Bulge: Dieting
Battling the Bulge: Healthy Lifestyle
Dietary Supplements
Vitamins: Vitamin C
Vitamins: Dementia and Vitamin B12
Vitamins: Vegetables and Life Span
Vitamins: Food and Vitamins
Vitamins: Vitamin Loss
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Risky Additives? MSG
Risky Additives? A World Without Food Additives
Precious Salt: How the Body Regulates the Salt/Water Levels
Water, Source of Life: The Path of Water in the Body
Note: Only available in the US, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia and Japan
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45 minutes
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2008
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USD 150.00
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After repeated failed attempts at weight reduction through diet and exercise, surgery may be the most effective treatment for obese and morbidly obese individuals. By following the course of several men and women who undergo gastric reduction procedures, this program presents the complete process of surgical weight loss, from clinical assessment to post-operative follow-ups. Along with the case studies, doctors and surgeons discuss the physiological and social causes of obesity, criteria for surgery, and the two main techniques: gastric bypass and adjustable gastric band.
Note: Only available in the US.
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MG00273731
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27 minutes
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2008
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At more than 800 pounds, Jeremy Norman has spent two years entirely bedridden. Can an exact cause of his condition be pinpointed? Is his lifestyle or the food industry to blame? This program explores the politics and personal stories behind obesity, one of America's greatest health threats. After studying the scope of the crisis, the film profiles Jeremy and other patients who struggle with weight, examines promising research and treatment methods, and presents commentary from a variety of experts. These include Justin Wilson of the Center for Consumer Freedom; Dr. Kaare Norum, a senior WHO scientist; and Dr. John F. Banzhaf, a renowned opponent of corporate policies that encourage addiction.
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2008
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USD 180.00
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This collection of 16 video clips takes a close look at nutrition and obesity. Topics range from the benefits of organic farming, to similarities between hunger and drug cravings, to links between vegetables and healthy vision, nutrients and memory, genes and body fat storage, and race and hereditary conditions.
Video clips include...
Nutrition
Purely Organic
Food Cravings
Nonfattening Sweeteners
Food for Your Eyes
Vitamin A and Learning
Addicted to Food
Obesity
No Anti -fat Bullet
Infectious Obesity
Obesity and the Brain
Obesity and Neurology
Your Brain on Food
Ancestry and Obesity
Couch Potatoes
Fat Food Fables
Big Belly Genes
Gene Therapy and Obesity
Note: Only available in the US, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia and Japan
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WK02452864
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2007
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"About every five years people predict how many new cases of diabetes there will be in the future," says Dr. John Buse, "and every one of those predictions has fallen short." With more than 15 million Americans already diagnosed, this program aims to educate viewers about the causes and management of diabetes, focusing especially on type 2. Patients talk candidly about the difficult but necessary step of cutting back on foods that exacerbate the disorder, and how they've made exercise part of their daily routine. The importance of monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol along with glucose levels is also emphasized. Includes commentary from Dr. Steven Edelman and other experts.
Note: Only available in the US and Canada.
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YK00273728
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26 minutes
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2007
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USD 130.00
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The saying "You are what you eat" is oh -so -true - especially for little ones. This program explains the importance of good nutrition for newborns, infants, and toddlers and examines its beneficial effects on their growth and development. Filled with how -to and when -to advice, the video also discusses the relative merits of breastfeeding and bottle -feeding, potential food allergies, the importance of a balanced diet and physical activity even at a young age, and special dietary preferences like vegetarianism. Perfect for new parents and parents -to -be, caregivers, and anyone who wants to learn more about feeding children from day one through age five!
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VK02301082
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26 minutes
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2007
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USD 80.00
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Satisfying one's hunger is a primal act which most Westerners never connect to global issues. But the diets and farming systems of wealthy countries can be directly linked to starvation in the underdeveloped world. This program sheds light on the international tragedy of hunger and malnutrition, emphasizing that the problem is one of distribution, not production. Filmed in Asia, South America, and sub -Saharan Africa, the film shows how geopolitics, economic isolation, regional conflicts, and lack of infrastructure render poor countries unable to feed their own people. Biotechnology, land use priorities, government corruption, the fast food industry, and the vicious cycle of child hunger are all featured topics. Contains scenes of breastfeeding.
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EH00273191
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47 minutes
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2007
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USD 170.00
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How long will the biosphere tolerate exploitation of the oceans? Are local fishermen a doomed species? What can be done to reverse the decline of fish stocks around the planet? This program documents the environmental and socioeconomic costs of excessive fishing. The film contrasts ancient maritime practices - like those of Mauritania's Imragen fishermen and Djibouti's pearl divers and lobster hunters - with large -scale fishing off Africa's coasts. It also raises awareness of financial and political factors, such as the granting of monopolies to corporations and consortiums and the failure of international regulations to prevent illegal fishing. The harm caused by trawl and gill nets, as well as the risks and benefits of aquaculture, are crucial topics.
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BU02453193
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47 minutes
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2007
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With diabetes on the rise around the world - and with the type 2 strain afflicting up to 90 percent of the diabetic population - the need for greater awareness and working knowledge of type 2 has also risen. This program was developed as a response to growing demand for diabetic nursing expertise in Australia. Topics include types, characteristics, and symptoms of type 2; monitoring blood glucose levels; obtaining a glucose level reading; managing glucose levels with diet; managing glucose levels with medications; and recognizing and managing adverse effects. This is a valuable learning resource for nursing students, clinical nurses, and support staff delivering hands-on care.
Note: Only available in the US.
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FK02303732
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33 minutes
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2007
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