In today’s world, understanding food safety, nutrition, and healthy eating habits is crucial, especially for those involved in child care and food service. The following resources provide valuable insights, practical tips, and comprehensive guidelines to promote safe and healthy eating practices among children and adolescents. Whether you’re a food service professional, a parent, or an educator, these manuals and cookbooks will empower you to make informed choices and foster a positive relationship with food.
HACCP Food Safety Manual
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ©1995, Joan K. Loken
This comprehensive manual equips food service operators with the knowledge to assess their operations, anticipate potential food safety risks, and implement preventive measures. It includes a variety of reproducible forms, posters, and charts for practical use.
AUDIENCE: Child Nutrition Professionals, School Food Service Managers
FORMAT: 318-Page Book
HACCP for Food Service Professionals
©1994, Jacquelyn L. Bostic
This manual serves as an introductory resource for implementing HACCP within your operations, or as a reference for enhancing an existing HACCP-based Total Quality Management program.
AUDIENCE: Nutritionists, Food Service Personnel
FORMAT: 247-Page Book
Healthy Menus and Recipes for the Summer Food Service Program
Pennsylvania Department of Education Book 1993 / Video, Irene Berman-Levine 1995
This recipe and menu notebook features 50 recipes (including 10 breakfasts, 30 lunches, and 10 snacks) along with 30 weeks of sample menus that adhere to the 1990 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It also offers tips for Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) operators on how to effectively plan menus that meet these guidelines. Two menu cycles are provided: one for cold recipes and another for hot recipes for programs that can serve cooked meals. Accompanied by a training video, this resource helps users learn how to introduce new and diverse foods to children, while also addressing aspects of child nutrition and food safety.
AUDIENCE: Food Service Personnel, SFSP Sponsors, Child Care Providers/Sponsors
FORMAT: Manual (1993), Videocassette (1995)
Healthy Snacks for Kids
Bristol Publishing Enterprises, Inc. ©1996, Penny Warner
This book adds excitement to lunch and snack times, addressing the needs of children who are eager to eat. Warner offers creative ideas for sneaking nutrition into familiar favorites, like incorporating grated carrots into peanut butter or blending ground spinach into turkey burgers. She also suggests using engaging “props”—like colorful bowls and straws—to make mealtime more appealing and fun for kids. Each recipe features a graphic representation of the food pyramid, highlighting the emphasized food groups.
AUDIENCE: Child Care Providers/Sponsors, Parents
FORMAT: 171-Page Book
How to Get Your Kid to Eat – But Not Too Much
Bull Publishing Company ©1987, Ellyn Satter
This thorough guide covers feeding children from newborns to teenagers. It explores essential topics such as what constitutes “normal” eating, strategies for preventing food fights, ways to motivate children to eat, weight control, eating disorders, and considerations for feeding children with disabilities.
AUDIENCE: Child Care Providers/Sponsors, Parents, Health Clinics
FORMAT: 396-Page Book
Hunger Pains
Ballantine Books ©1995, Mary Pipher
This accessible and engaging introduction to eating disorders is geared toward young women (high school age and up). It includes captivating case studies and insightful discussions on a range of topics, including anorexia, bulimia, fad diets, cultural pressures, and obesity, providing valuable answers for parents looking to support their children.
AUDIENCE: High School Students, General Adults
FORMAT: 126-Page Book
Improving Health in the Community: A Role for Performance Monitoring
National Academy Press ©1997, Jane S. Durch
This insightful book explores how communities can safeguard and enhance the health of their populations. While health care plays a vital role, it is equally important to consider environmental protections, social and educational services, and adequate nutrition. In light of funding constraints, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of these activities has become increasingly critical. This book details how population-based performance monitoring programs can guide communities in focusing their efforts effectively.
AUDIENCE: Health Care Providers, General Adults
FORMAT: 496-Page Book
In Control: A Guide for Teens with Diabetes
Chronimed Publishing ©1995, Jean Betschart
This engaging guide is specifically designed for teenagers living with diabetes. It offers essential information and support to navigate the challenges of adolescence. Clear and up-to-date, this book addresses the questions and issues that teens with diabetes face, making it an invaluable resource.
AUDIENCE: Diabetic Teenagers
FORMAT: 126-Page Book
Independent Study Course for Child Caregivers
University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension 1996, Darlene Martin
This independent study course is tailored for Nebraska child caregivers seeking to earn training hours that comply with the annual in-service requirements of the Nebraska Department of Social Services and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Offering eleven clock hours of training, the content is designed for both directors and staff members in child care centers, while also being suitable for family child caregivers.
AUDIENCE: Child Care Providers/Sponsors
FORMAT: 11-Topic Manual
Interactive Guide to What’s Inside: Nutrition Food Labels
Cambridge Educational ©1997
This interactive multimedia CD-ROM provides an engaging and essential overview of the history and evolution of food labels. Users will learn about contemporary food labels and how to utilize the information they contain to make healthier food choices. Drawing from the video “Nutrition Food Labels,” the program elucidates the connection between the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Food Guide Pyramid, and the valuable facts found on labels. In this interactive format, users can view video clips rich in information and answer a series of related questions. Correct answers allow users to advance, while incorrect responses prompt a review of the pertinent video segment.
AUDIENCE: High School Students, Adults, Middle School Students, Health Clinics
FORMAT: 15-Page Instruction Booklet, CD-ROM
It’s All About You Slide Program
Washington State Dairy Council ©1997
This slide program presents strategies for customizing your diet and lifestyle to promote better living and enhanced health. It includes lifestyle tips based on the principles of the Dietary Guidelines Alliance, helping users design a healthier way of living.
AUDIENCE: Nutritionists, Health Educators, General Adults
FORMAT: 59 Colorful Slides, Script, Four Reproducible Masters
Jane Brody’s Nutrition Book
Bantam Books ©1987, Jane E. Brody
This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of topics, from the fundamental science of nutrition to the potential hazards of food additives. It elucidates how nutrients function within the body and offers practical advice on making informed dietary changes. The book includes dedicated chapters on various subjects, including “new” nutrition, protein, fat, carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, vitamins, salt, water, coffee and tea, obesity, pregnancy, infant nutrition, junk food, adolescent eating habits, nutrition for athletes, vegetarian diets, and understanding product labels. Enhanced with numerous charts, diagrams, healthful recipes, and meal plans, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their dietary habits.
AUDIENCE: General Adults
FORMAT: 551-Page Book
Joy of Cooking
Plume ©1964, Irma S. Rombauer
An iconic staple in American kitchens, this edition of “The Joy of Cooking” is a must-have for every home cook. Organized into three main sections—Food We Eat, Foods We Heat, and Foods We Keep—this cookbook features over 4,500 recipes. It also includes an expanded discussion on herbs, spices, and seasonings, along with tips on various cooking techniques, canning, and preserving.
AUDIENCE: General Adults
FORMAT: 849-Page Book
Joy of Cooking
Simon & Schuster Inc. ©1997, Irma Rombauer
Since its initial release, “Joy of Cooking” has established itself as the quintessential cookbook in America, trusted by countless home cooks for over sixty-five years. It is likely the book your grandmother and mother learned to cook from and the one you gifted to your sister as she embarked on her culinary journey.
AUDIENCE: General Adults
FORMAT: 1,136-Page Book
Kitchen Safety Essentials
Cambridge Educational ©1995
Whether you’re working in a bustling commercial kitchen or cooking at home, many of the same tools and crucial safety practices apply. This engaging program takes viewers through the most hazardous areas of a kitchen—both home and commercial—highlighting the importance of safety and proper procedures. Key topics include cleaning and sanitizing techniques, safe knife handling and storage, food safety and appliance storage, kitchen fire prevention, and much more.
AUDIENCE: General Adults, Food Service Personnel
FORMAT: 30-Minute Video
Krause’s Food, Nutrition, and Diet Therapy
W.B. Saunders Company ©1996, Kathleen L. Mahan
This authoritative text underscores the growing significance of nutrition in achieving and maintaining optimal health and wellness as part of comprehensive healthcare. It aims to provide theoretical knowledge and clinical insights that are beneficial for students in nursing, dietetics, and other allied health fields, particularly those engaged in interdisciplinary clinical training. Additionally, it serves as a valuable supplementary resource for other disciplines such as medicine, dentistry, child development, and physical education.
AUDIENCE: Nutritionists, Teachers, Health Clinics, College Students
FORMAT: 1,194-Page Book
The Lactose-Free Family Cookbook
Robert Rose Inc. ©1996, Jan Main
At last, a dedicated cookbook for the 50 million Americans living with lactose intolerance! This collection features 150 delicious recipes that serve as fantastic alternatives to traditional dishes that often contain significant amounts of milk, butter, and cheese.
AUDIENCE: Parents, General Adults, Child Care Providers/Sponsors
FORMAT: 218-Page Book
Learning the New Food Labels: An Educator’s Slide Kit
The American Dietetic Association ©1994, Constance J. Geiger
If you’re seeking materials to educate healthcare professionals and consumers about the new food labels, this comprehensive program for nutrition educators has everything you need for a 1-hour slide presentation. It covers essential topics such as new label formats, serving sizes, daily values, nutrient descriptors, and health claims. The kit includes two sets of slide message points tailored for health care professionals and consumers, along with 52 color slides and 14 reproducible handouts.
AUDIENCE: Nutritionists, Health Educators
FORMAT: 81-Page Guide, 52 Slides, 14 Reproducible Masters
Let’s Celebrate! A World of Healthy Foods
©1996, West Virginia Department of Education
This resource offers a variety of classroom activities, recipes, and party ideas that celebrate eight cultural regions around the globe. It has successfully engaged students, educators, food service personnel, and parents in a wide array of nutrition education experiences. Activities can be adapted for all age groups.
AUDIENCE: Food Service Personnel, Elementary and Middle School Educators, Parents, Child Care Providers/Sponsors
FORMAT: 169-Page Book
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Hyperion ©1997, Debra Waterhouse
Without placing blame on mothers, this book reveals how unhealthy weight-loss behaviors and body dissatisfaction can be inadvertently passed from mothers to daughters. Waterhouse conducted interviews with hundreds of women and reviewed over 400 studies to argue effectively for breaking the cycle of dieting. Featuring poignant quotes, thought-provoking questionnaires, compelling facts, and a persuasive narrative, this book is sure to resonate with both mothers and daughters.
AUDIENCE: Parents, Teachers, General Adults
FORMAT: 239-Page Book
Lily Feeds Her Growing Family
©1993
Lily navigates the challenges of feeding a large family while adhering to a busy schedule and tight budget. This resource explains how to prepare meals using the USDA Food Pyramid as a guideline and provides specific suggestions for meeting the nutritional needs of both adults and children.
AUDIENCE: Child Care Providers/Sponsors, Parents, Health Clinics, General Adults
FORMAT: 13-Minute Video
Love in a Lunch Box: 101 Suggestions for Happier, Healthier Lunches
Beautiful America Publishing ©1994, Carole Raymond
Discover a wealth of creative lunch-packing ideas that children of all ages will love! This book offers over 100 whimsical suggestions to make lunchtime healthier and more enjoyable, all while expressing the message, “I love you.”
AUDIENCE: Child Care Providers/Sponsors, Parents
FORMAT: 84-Page Book
Make Your Move: Get Into Action With The Activity Pyramid
Learning Zone Express ©1998
This energetic and motivating video presents innovative ways to incorporate physical activity into daily life. With a focus on multicultural and intergenerational perspectives, it combines educational messages with humorous dialogue to engage viewers.
AUDIENCE: High School Students, General Adults, Health Clinics, Physical Education Instructors
FORMAT: 11-Minute Video Teaching Resource Package
Minerals You Eat: From Calcium to Zinc
Learning Seed ©1997
This informative video covers essential minerals that the human body requires, totaling about four pounds that must be acquired through diet. Viewers will gain insights into important minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, zinc, selenium, copper, and more.
AUDIENCE: High School Students, General Adults
FORMAT: 22-Minute Video with Study Guide
Mountain Cooking
Edwards & Broughton Company ©1978, John Parris
Join author John Parris as he explores the hidden culinary treasures and traditions of Western North Carolina. This book invites readers to discover the old-fashioned secrets of mountain cooking and adapt them for their own kitchens. The engaging stories within evoke nostalgia and tantalize the taste buds.
AUDIENCE: High School Students, General Adults
FORMAT: 372-Page Book
Multicultural Pyramid Packet
Penn State Nutrition Center ©1996, Cheryl Achterberg
This comprehensive packet serves multiple purposes, from teaching about cultural foods to assisting in counseling clients from diverse backgrounds. It is an invaluable resource for both students and dietitians, designed to introduce various cultures rather than serve as a sole information source.
AUDIENCE: Nutritionists, Teachers, Health Clinics, College Students
FORMAT: 44-Page Book