Review of:
The OrganWise Guys Foods of the Month Club Kit |
Image courtesy of:
The OrganWise Guys Inc. |
| Producer: | The OrganWise Guys Inc. |
| Date Produced: | 2009 |
| Format(s): | - Poster
- Curriculum
- PowerPoint Slides
- Web Site
- Newsletter
- Buttons worn by Food Service Personnel, Window Window Clings for Cafeteria Line, food specific laminated cards to highlight foods on serving line; Website access to monthly parent/child newsletters, activity sheets, clip art for menus, suggested companion USDA Team Nutrition and MyPyramid materials, as well as tools to help foodservice personnel with program implementation.
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| Audience(s): | - Early Childhood (2-5 yrs)
- Elementary School (6-8 yrs)
- General Consumer
- Child Care Providers
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| Topic(s): | - General Nutrition
- Weight Management
- Meal Planning
- Eating Patterns
- Portion Sizes
- Healthy Eating Tips
- Grains/Whole Grains
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Dairy
- Meat and Beans
- Fats and Oils
- Carbohydrates
- Vitamins and Minerals
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| Description: | The Foods of the Month Club Kit can help promote and market nutrient-dense foods as part of a healthy lifestyle in a multitude of settings where foods are available and/or served. |
| Language: | Newsletters available in Spanish for Foods of the Month Club Kit Members via website |
| Cost: | $295.00 |
| Free? | No |
| Ordering Info: | Via website (see below)
Via phone: 800-786-1730 |
| Web Site: | www.organwiseguys.com |
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Content |
- A. Use of MyPlate/MyPlate or the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- Material based substantially on MyPlate or 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
- Comments:
- Focus on low-fat foods, high fiber foods, drinking water and exercising. Promotes fruits, veggies, whole grains, low-fat dairy and lean protein.
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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.
- Comments:
- Purpose is to educate children, teachers, school staff and parents about nutrient-rich foods and their health benefits.
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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 MyPlate and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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- F. Learner Background
- Material does not assume that reader has background information.
- Comments:
- Training videos available online for teachers as part of the comprehensive OrganWise program.
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- G. Learning Objectives
- Learning objectives identifiable and met.
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- H. Learning Activities, Projects, or Interactive Learning Tools
- Material includes a variety of stimulating and interesting learning experiences, questions, projects, or suggestions for further action that will involve the reader.
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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.
- Material includes five or more of the above.
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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 included with suggestions for enhancing the teaching process. Suggestions for follow-up learning activities/discussion questions included.
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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
- No summary or review is included.
- Comments:
- Materials do not necessary require a summary.
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Diversity |
- A. Role Models
- Positive role models are provided in text and illustrations. Role models presented as having many roles, traits, and emotions.
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- B. Multi-cultural Representation
- Material does not include any outright negative stereotypes concerning racial, religious, or ethnic groups.
- Comments:
- Role models are organs that do not have any obvious connections to racial, ethnic or religious groups.
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- C. Different lifestyles and food patterns
- Material reflects, but does not emphasize, 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.
- Comments:
- Very colorful and eye-catching.
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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.
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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.
- Comments:
- Kit informational material written at a higher level for teachers, but materials themselves are appropriate for children.
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Audiovisual Materials |
- A. Concept Presentation
- Audio and/or visuals are mutually supportive to presentation of concepts.
- Comments:
- Training videos available online.
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- B. Pace
- Presentation progresses at a pace that permits comprehension. Pacing of dialogue is appropriate for absorbing concepts presented. Blank time is provided.
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- C. Auditory Quality
- Speaker, voice and music are clear; sound is audible and has good quality.
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- D. Visual Quality
- Visuals are clear and properly framed; graphics and titles are clearly visible; color, lighting, and editing enhance presentation of content.
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- E. Continuity
- Continuity provides cohesiveness and smooth flow. Visuals in logical order. Auditory portion precisely matched with visual portion.
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Web Sites |
- A. Currentness of Information
- Web site information is current; there are no broken hyperlinks.
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- B. Readability
- Text size is adequate for viewing. Good contrast between text and background.
- Comments:
- Most files open as a PDF and text size is adjustable.
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- C. Navigation
- Navigation through the web site is logical and aided by navigation buttons and a site map or search tool.
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Overall Comments on Resource Reviewed |
- A. Positive Points of the Reviewed Resource:
- Kit includes posters, buttons, window clings, school assembly kit, newsletters, activity sheets, clip art and USDA resources.
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- B. Points that Could Be Improved:
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- C. General Comments
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- D. Overall Summary
- Great resource. Entire Foods of the Month Club kit cost is $295.00 each, plus tax, shipping and handling. The OrganWise core kit for elementary schools costs over $1500.00. The Food of the Month kit is a nice resource for schools that are not able to pay for the entire program.
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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 and Behavior. |
| Highly Recommended |
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