Healthy Weight for My Child |
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University of California, Berkeley |
| Producer: | University of California, Berkeley |
| Date Produced: | July 2006 |
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| Audience(s): | - General Consumer
- Paraprofessionals
- Child Care Providers
- Low-Literacy
- Asian America parents. Parents of young children
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| Topic(s): | - General Nutrition
- Health at Every Size
- Physical Activity
- Healthy Eating Tips
- Parenting on how to balancing children's TV and computer time with PA
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| Description: | A series of culturally sensitive and relevant educational materials that can help immigrant parents understand how they can adapt to a new environment and food supply in a way that will foster the health and welfare of their children. On top of the information, the materials also have an extra reading page encouraging parent to talk and listen to the need of their children. |
| Language: | Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Hmong and English translations |
| Cost: | Free downloading from Internet |
| Free? | Yes |
| Web Site: | http://nature.berkeley.edu/cwh/activities/asian_lang_publications.shtml |
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Content (pertains to all materials) |
- A. Use of MyPyramid or 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- Material based substantially on MyPyramid or 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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- B. Scope
- Scope of information appropriate for target audience and essential topics discussed in appropriate detail.
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- C. Purpose
- Purpose of material clearly stated in title or introduction.
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- D. Organization
- Material well-organized and major points presented clearly.
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- E. Accuracy
- Information is accurate and recommendations current with content of MyPyramid and the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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- F. Learner Background
- Material does not assume that reader has background information.
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- G. Learning Objectives
- Not applicable.
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- H. Learning Activities, Projects, or Interactive Learning Tools
- Not applicable.
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- I. Objectivity/Sponsor Bias
- Subject matter presented objectively and fairly. No brand name promotion or obvious sponsor bias.
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- 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.
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- K. Recipes (if included)
- No recipes are included.
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- L. Recipes (if included)
- No recipes are included.
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- M. Instructional Resources
- Instructor resources not needed for this material.
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- N. Credits, References and Resources (Including dates, publisher,
etc.)
- Current and complete credits, references, and resources listed.
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- O. Summary
- All major ideas summarized or reviewed to reinforce key concepts; summaries easily identified.
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Diversity |
- A. Role Models
- Not applicable.
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- B. Multi-cultural Representation
- Racial, ethnic, and religious groups are represented in a factual manner showing a variety of roles, occupations, and values.
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- 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.
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Print Materials |
- A. Writing Style
- Main ideas are clear and flow smoothly.
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- B. Writing Approach
- Writing approach is positive and personal. Active voice is used most of the time.
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- C. Vocabulary
- Vocabulary used is appropriate for intended audience. Minimizes use of technical terms and if used, are defined.
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- D. Supportive Illustrations
- All of the illustrations contribute to the material and are on the same page as their textual references. Tables and graphs are as simple and easy to read as possible. All information needed in graphs and tables is provided in a form requiring no further explanation.
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- E. Layout and Design
- Color, design, and layout of material are attractive, and stimulate interest, without being too busy. There is good balance between print and blank space.
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- F. Visual Quality
- Paper weight used is heavy enough so that print from one side cannot be seen on the other side. Text is written in a font size that is easy to read, and the main body is not written in capital letters.
- Comments:
- I am reviewing an electronic copy, therefore I am unable to comment the paper weight and the visual quality of the resource. The font size etc is appropriate.
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- G. Headings/Cueing Devices
- Clear headings are provided for each topic area. Cueing devices (shading, boxes, arrows, etc.) are used to direct attention to key points.
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- H. Approximate Reading Level
- Reading level is at or below 5th grade level for low-literacy materials. Assessment method provided.
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Overall Comments on Resource Reviewed |
- A. Positive Points of the Reviewed Resource:
- The content is accurate, easy to read, colorful, positive and appropriate for the target audience.
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- B. Points that Could Be Improved:
- 1. Add specific examples of food/snacks and physical activity to the resource if possible.
2. There is no contact information if the reader would like additional information or referral.
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- C. General Comments
- I enjoyed reading the resource. It provide adequate information on the topic.
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- D. Overall Summary
- Good information for immigrant Chinese parents with young children.
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Reviewer Rating |
| Any opinions expressed about any resource in this web site (either expressly or implied) are solely and completely the responsibility of the reviewer and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the Society for Nutrition Education. |
Highly Recommended |
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