Portion Puzzle Poster Set



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Learning Zone Xpress
Producer:Learning Zone Xpress
Date Produced:2008
Format(s):
  • Poster
Audience(s):
  • Middle School (9-12 yrs)
  • High School (13-18 yrs)
  • Young Adults (19-30 yrs)
  • Middle Adults (31-50 yrs)
  • Older Adults (51+)
  • General Consumer
  • Paraprofessionals
  • Professionals
  • Pregnant/ Lactating Women
  • Child Care Providers
  • Low-Literacy
Topic(s):
  • General Nutrition
  • Weight Management
  • Health at Every Size
  • Meal Planning
  • MyPyramid/DGA Training
  • Eating Patterns
  • Portion Sizes
  • Healthy Eating Tips
  • Grains/Whole Grains
  • Vegetables
  • Fruits
  • Dairy
  • Meat and Beans
  • Fats and Oils
  • Carbohydrates
  • Sodium and Potassium
  • Calories
  • Vitamins and Minerals
Description:Portion sizes have been increasing over the years – along with our waistlines. The Portion Puzzle Poster Set includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Posters as well as a Compilation Poster. Correct portion sizes are outlined like puzzle pieces to make it easy to see what one serving looks like. This poster set features common meals as well as snacks, beverages, and desserts. Each poster offers tips to make healthy portion choices.
Cost:$39.95
Free?No
Ordering Info:Visit our website or call toll free at 888-455-7003.
Web Site:www.learningzonexpress.com
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Content (pertains to all materials)

A. Use of MyPyramid or 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Material not based on MyPyramid or 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Comments:
Posters are designed to illustrate portion sizes and how calories differ between portion sizes. They do illustrate standard 1 oz portions for grains and 1/2 cup servings for fruits and vegetables.
B. Scope
Scope of information appropriate for target audience and essential topics discussed in appropriate detail.
C. Purpose
Purpose of material clearly stated in title or introduction.

Comments:
Posters are titled solving the portion puzzle and they clearly illustrate portions of food for different meals. There are 4 posters - one for breakfast, lunch, dinner and "foods where portions are too large".
D. Organization
Material is organized but not all major points are easily identified.

Comments:
There is a lot of information on each poster so it takes so effort to sort out the key points.
E. Accuracy
Information is accurate and recommendations current with content of MyPyramid and the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
F. Learner Background
Material does not assume that reader has background information.
G. Learning Objectives
Not applicable.
H. Learning Activities, Projects, or Interactive Learning Tools
Not applicable.
I. Objectivity/Sponsor Bias
Subject matter presented objectively and fairly. No brand name promotion or obvious sponsor bias.
J. Inclusion of learning objectives, learner activities, instructional aids, lesson plans, evaluation component, identification of required instructional materials, web site with additional materials.
Not applicable.
K. Recipes (if included)
No recipes are included.
L. Recipes (if included)
No recipes are included.
M. Instructional Resources
Instructor resources not needed for this material.
N. Credits, References and Resources (Including dates, publisher, etc.)
Current and complete credits, references, and resources listed.
O. Summary
Some major ideas summarized or reviewed; summaries not easily identified.

Comments:
As posters, the content is covered throughout the poster but some key points are highlighted.
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Diversity

A. Role Models
Not applicable.
B. Multi-cultural Representation
Not applicable.
C. Different lifestyles and food patterns
Material emphasizes a variety of values, practices, and/or food patterns representative of different lifestyles, cultures, and socioeconomic levels.

Comments:
Includes pictures of a variety of foods that encompass different cultures.
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Overall Comments on Resource Reviewed

A. Positive Points of the Reviewed Resource:
Colorful posters that clearly depict the different caloric content as portions increase.
B. Points that Could Be Improved:
The same foods are illustrated on more than one poster. It would have been nice for each poster to be entirely different.
C. General Comments
D. Overall Summary
Posters illustrate the importance of considering portions. There is a lot of info on each poster so it will take a consumer some time and effort to take in the entire message.
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Reviewer Rating

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