Healthy Mothers Coalition Directory of Educational Materials

Healthy Mothers Coalition Directory of Educational Materials

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Published: 1986

Total Pages: 196

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Abstract: A comprehensive collection of educational materials produced by government, professional, and voluntary organizations and agencies includes descriptions of available printed and audiovisual materials on maternal and infant care for the general public and health professionals. Listings of materials are arranged under each organization, together with a brief description of the organization's purpose and goals. All entries specify how to order the materials, many of which are free of charge. Topics include prenatal care, normal pregnancy and delivery, infancy (up to 1 year), child care and growth, developmental problems and disabilities, parent education, workplace and environmental hazards affecting pregnancy, risk factors (alcohol, drugs, smoking), nutrition, breastfeeding, exercise, teenage pregnancy, genetic disorders, infant death syndrome, child abuse and neglect, safety of infant products, vital statistics, and family planing.


What Can be Done to Improve Nutrition Education Efforts in the Schools?

What Can be Done to Improve Nutrition Education Efforts in the Schools?

Author: United States. General Accounting Office

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Published: 1982

Total Pages: 76

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Abstract: A report to the Secretary of Agriculture from the General Accounting Office evaluates the status of nutrition education in the schools and identifies ways to deal with problems and improve efforts. Topics covered include: the importance of nutrition education in the schools; status of nutrition education; and needed improvements. Federal efforts, other public and private group efforts (i.e., DairyCouncil), assessment tools, coordinating efforts, teacher training, recommendations, and agency comments are discussed. (rkm).