Thursday, March 29, 2012

Portion Distortion Poster

http://openlibrary.org/works/OL9859582W/Portion_Distortion_Poster
Purpose: to offer a quick look at healthy portions.
Use: shows the difference between recommended serving sizes and what more likely appears on our plates. It also shows the easiest way to measure portions. It’s ideal for the classroom, kitchen, weight room, or snack bar.
Appearance: has an impact with images and words.
Critics: the message is straight forward. The use of familiar images is effective. Kids can easily link the image of the poster to their everyday lives.

Tabouli

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Monday, December 5, 2011

Dietary Guidelines Poster

Dietary Guidelines Poster
Creator: USDA
Purpose: to find a balance between food and physical activity
Use: helps to make informed food choices and encourages being physically active. This is done by promoting nutrient-rich foods and limiting salt, sugar, solid fats, and refined grains.
Appearance: colorful and clean, and tabloid size.
Critics: easy to understand with images. Grouping by colors is efficient and easy to follow.
http://www.schoolhealth.com