Tertiary Catalogue

Should everyone on the planet become vegetarian, and is it even possible? Or is eating meat an essential part of human evolution? This video looks at the arguments for all sides, giving a brief history of vegetarianism, and discussing the ethical and environmental considerations surrounding meat-eating. Nuanced and considered, this is a highly valuable resource for Health and Food Technology classrooms, and thought-provoking viewing for English and Philosophy students. Show Less

With a team including a chef, chemist and dietician, this fun and fascinating 2-part series take a closer look at the foods we all love, with some surprising results. Exploring the latest scientific research behind how they are grown, processed or cooked, the series illustrates that understanding how food works can help us eat healthier (and tastier!). The first episode profiles a variety of one of the world’s most popular fruits, the banana, currently under threat of extinction from a fungal disease. Visiting the scientists cultivating new varieties of disease resistant bananas, it appears that the perfect combination of flavour and texture is within their sights. The traditional craft of fruit preservation is supersized in the production of canned baked beans – and the team uncovers whether or not the process can actually increase the nutritional value of some canned goods. Physics and biology come into play in the science behind cooking the perfect medium-rare steak. A world of cascading chemical reactions is unveiled in a revolutionary new experiment that looks at how to get the flavour and texture of your steak just right. Show Less

With a team including a chef, chemist and dietician, this fun and fascinating 2-part series take a closer look at the foods we all love, with some surprising results. Exploring the latest scientific research behind how they are grown, processed or cooked, the series illustrates that understanding how food works can help us eat healthier (and tastier!). In the second episode, cutting edge science helps us to freeze fish so that they taste almost as good as when fresh. To see how far technology has come, a panel of sashimi lovers are subjected to the ultimate taste test: to see if they can taste the difference between fresh and cryogenically frozen kingfish. The scoop on why humans are hard-wired to desire junk food could be answered by the gelato-making process and a simple, mathematical formula. A specific ratio of carbohydrates, fats and salt can deliver the ‘bliss point’, targeting our brains’ reward system, and releasing the endorphins that makes us feel good. In stunning vineyards, sparkling wine is put under the microscope in the hope that every year will deliver a good vintage, and the chemistry of different hot and spicy foods provides some startling insights. Finally, a better understanding of some unusual crops could see them become the supermarket produce of the future. Show Less

In 2015, Nutrition Australia updated the Healthy Eating Pyramid with a fresh look and targeted health messages. This programme examines the design and content of these latest dietary recommendations. We also bust some common myths about truly healthy eating and give you the skinny on the best foods for optimal health. Show Less

So much of our health and wellbeing comes down to how we treat our bodies every day. With the pace of life in our modern day society increasing all the time, it is often easy to overlook how our health might be suffering as a consequence. This interview based programme explores the key areas of modern lifestyles that potentially can take the most toll on our health and wellbeing, including diet, exercise, smoking and other drugs, as well as stress. This programme is an excellent resource for students at all levels as well as professional in health related industries. Show Less

Being physically active and eating from all the food groups is vital to balancing your energy. In this exceptional program, registered dietitian Melissa Halas-Liang discusses the nutrition basics of the energy equation, while personal trainer Dwayne Arthur Jones explains the importance of balancing the equation by using that energy. Discover the best food choices, short-term and long-term benefits of physical activity, tips to be active each day, how to overcome common excuses, and how to continue being active into adulthood. Also includes brief interviews with teens about how they stay healthy through physical activity, and teacher resource notes. Show Less

Pregnant and breast-feeding women need to ensure that they are eating the correct mix of foods including eating additional calories that will differ according to the trimester. This interview based program discusses with a professional nutritionist the types of foods that should be included in your daily intake along with the amount, as well as those foods that it is recommended to avoid. Pregnant and breast-feeding women also discuss the experiences that they encountered regarding their cravings and how these effected their nutritional requirements. This is an essential program for new and expectant mothers and everyone working in the child healthcare area. Show Less

It doesn't take long to forge some great new habits like raising your food IQ. In this exciting programme, reality TV meets the new dietary guidelines as keen teen Lexi takes the four week challenge to change her life for the better. Working with registered dietitian Christina Meyer-Jax, Lexi accepts a new challenge each week including how to eat in a balanced way, move more, eat more good stuff, and eat less bad stuff. This is a fun and inspiring way to introduce good health practices into the lives of young people, and introduce them to the key concepts behind sensible diet and effective exercise. Show Less

Nutrients are the substances in food that work to keep our bodies healthy and eating a variety of foods from the food groups will give your body the nutrients it needs maintain good health. Registered Dietician Melissa Halas-Liang and two students explore the functions, benefits and sources of the six types of nutrients, including fats, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water. Show Less

Take a walk down the aisle of any supermarket or chemist these days and you are bound to be confronted by shelves full of nutrient supplements, ranging from vitamin A to zinc. But are they worth the price you pay for them? This information-packed program takes a balanced look at the essential nutrients needed by the body, the type of person who is most likely to take dietary supplements, and what differences - both good and bad - they can make to our everyday life. This program is a fresh look at a modern multi-billion dollar industry, including the rules of product labeling, and the cunning marketing that leverages off well-known sporting celebrities. Show Less

Kids are consuming more energy drinks than ever before. To them they seem like just a harmless drink, but of course the truth is far more complex. Using interviews with teens and health experts, this excellent program describes the many physical effects that these dangerous concoctions can have; from dizziness and fainting to heart palpitations and anxiety, all the way through to insomnia and nausea. Especially alarming is the growing trend of mixing energy drinks with alcohol, putting users at greater risk of alcohol poisoning. This programme arms kids with the facts, allowing them to make informed decisions about the drinks they choose to consume. Show Less

Why is being overweight becoming a growing concern? Bringing VEA's best seller Fries With That? up-to-date, More Fries With That? explores the issues behind the popularity of convenience food and the increasing concerns and links to weight and health problems; direct and indirect medical, social and economical. In addition, we investigate a number of lifestyle factors that are influencing people's diets including working or studying longer hours, the contribution of technological entertainment and forms of communication, and being out of the home over traditional meal times. We all have a choice in the lifestyle we choose to live, let's make the right one. Show Less

Empty calories from sugar and fat are found in many of our favourite soft drinks. They are adding inches to young people's waistlines and also contributing to rising rates of chronic disease. This empowering programme contains five informative video segments offering suggestions for healthy drink selections. Featuring diet and health specialist Susan Moores, topics include: how to pick "good" drinks, best beverages if you're watching your weight, how to pick healthful beverages, how to pick the right drink for sports and athletic performance, busting caffeine myths. Features up-to-date information with a positive focus on achieving a healthier diet. Show Less

Join the residents of Chesterwood as they compete in 'The Great Chesterwood Lunch Box Lunch Off'. Cheer on Phyllis Ffancy, Biff "The Truck" McAdams, and newcomer Maverick Harrison as they prepare, pack and eat their school lunches to find out who has the most energy and concentration to keep up with their busy school schedule. In this programme, the cast of whacky characters demonstrate the principles of a healthy school lunch. We learn how to select, prepare and pack a fun and nutritious lunch and discover the effects of both good and bad lunch box choices on your energy and concentration. Show Less

Today more than ever we are faced with endless and easily accessible food, but in a world of countless food choices and nutrition messages, it can be a challenge to know what teens should and shouldn't be eating. Having the right information will help shape correct choices on food and pave the way for healthier teens. Our host and two teenagers set the facts straight about breakfast, body image, portion size, physical activity, the importance of fruits and vegetables, beverages, significant nutrients, late night snacking, vegetarian diets and much more in this fun and entertaining program. Show Less

"Eat this, but don’t eat that!” – The messages about food and nutrition we hear can be confusing and are not always easy to discern the facts from fiction. Join host and two teens as they take a closer look at controversial nutrition topics to get the straight facts on food safety, organic foods, genetically engineered foods, food allergies, MSG, functional foods, dietary supplements and more in this entertaining and enlightening video. Show Less

Fast food often gets a bad rap. High amounts of saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, sodium, and calories combined with a lack of fresh fruit and vegetables make most fast food outlets a poor nutritional choice. This informative program takes a fun, fresh approach to food, how to stay healthy and make some sensible choices when eating out without food being 'boring' and 'bland'. Join Rickey and Genevieve as they explore the world of fast food with fun and humour as they help viewers learn how to make the healthiest choices when eating on the go at fast food restaurants. Show Less