For a range of useful factsheets on topics including alcohol, irritable bowel syndrome, hypertension, omega 3 fatty acids and much more.

• British Dietetic Association - Food Fact Sheets 

Registered HIRS Library Users in the Forth Valley area can access an extensive range of health improvement resources and other materials. See our leaflet:

• HIRS Information - PDF (107 kb - 4 pages)

Information about our library holdings is available online via Shelcat (Scottish Health Libraries Catalogue). Registered Users can use Shelcat to search the catalogue, then book audio-visual resources and order leaflets/posters held in the HIRS Library.*

To register now for your Shelcat library card, login details and 'Quick-Start Shelcat Guide' please visit:

• Our Shelcat page.

 **NEW RESOURCES**

'How to ...run a cooking workshop'
The How to...run a cooking workshop booklet contains all the information you need to get you started taking part in food activities, cooking sessions or demonstrations with community groups or with individuals. It contains points to consider before starting a cooking group, details of equipment required and some useful shopping tips..

There are a series of 8 recipe sheets to base food activities around:
How to...Soups
How to...Lunch
How to...Main Meals
How to...Puddings
How to...Fruits
How to...Fish
How to...Smoothies
How to...Veggie

Before carrying out any kitchen activity please familiarise yourself with the risk assessments: Kitchen Safety Guidelines and Food Hygiene and Safety Guidelines for Cooking Classes.

Contact Debbie Ross for more information.

Risk Assessments
If you are considering running a cookery group or session, you may find these guidelines useful:
Kitchen Safety Guidelines
Food Hygiene and Safety Guidelines for Cooking Classes

'How to' Workshop Sheets

The 'How to' series of workshops on:

1. DIY Fruit Salad Workshop (PDF 275 kb - 4 pages)
2. Fruit and Vegetables Workshop (PDF 289 kb - 4 pages)
3. Pizza Workshop (PDF 286 kb - 4 pages)
4. Smoothie Workshop (PDF 266 kb - 4 pages)

These 'How to' instruction sheets can be used with community groups, schools, youth clubs, play schemes and nurseries. They provide a step by step guide on how to run a pizza / fruit salad / fruit smoothie / fruit and vegetable workshop. They indicate things which you should consider prior to running a workshop, essential equipment required and an outline of the content of the workshop. Simple recipes are also included as separate sheets for participants to take away.

• For further information contact Susan Kennedy.

Eat Well, Feel Great Leaflets
Set of 8 A5 leaflets can be used individually or as a set of 8. They support the Scottish Executive's key dietary targets - topics include general healthy eating, breakfast, water, fruit, vegetables, starchy carbohydrates, oily fish and salt. The leaflets contain general information on each of these topics, a few recipe ideas and useful nutrition websites are listed on each. These leaflets are intended for use with the general public and they could be used in a wide range of settings. Download leaflets here:

General Healthy Eating
Fruit
Vegetables
Breakfast
Fish
Salt
Starchy Foods
Water

• Alternatively you can order copies of each of these booklets from our Health Improvement Resource Service. New clients should register first.
  
  
• Another useful resource which can be used in conjunction with these leaflets are the Eatwell Display Panels, which are also available from HIRS.

Eatwell - Display Panels
Set of 8 large posters for use on display boards illustrating the Scottish Executives key dietary targets. There is a poster on the following topics - general healthy eating, water, breakfast, fruit, vegetables, oily fish, salt and starchy carbohydrate. These posters could be on display in workplaces, community centres, health centres or used in schools at health fairs, parents evenings or exhibitions.

• Available from:  HIRS Contacts
• Resource code(s): NUT 07/K1, NUT 07/K2, NUT 07/K3.

Eatwell - Activity Floor Mat and Food Models
This resource can be used in a vast number of ways and can be an effective tool to promote healthy eating messages amongst children, teenagers and adults. This pack contains a large plate model floor mat and a number of plastic food models from each of the 5 food groups. There is also an instruction book which gives ideas of a number of activities which could be carried out with different age groups. A fun and interactive teaching resource.

• Available from:  HIRS Contacts
• Resource code(s): NUT 73/K1, NUT 73/K2.

Eatwell - Activity Floor Mat and Photographs
This resource can be used in a vast number of ways and can be an effective tool to promote healthy eating messages amongst children, teenagers and adults.  This pack contains a large plate model floor mat and a number of photographs from each of the 5 food groups.  There is also an instruction book which gives ideas of a number of activities which could be carried out with different age groups.  A fun and interactive teaching resource.

• Available from:  HIRS Contacts
• Resource code(s): NUT 21/K1.

Sugar Display
This resource raises awareness of the amount of added sugars in common snack foods and drinks. It includes various handouts which can be photocopied and there is a quiz to guess the amounts of sugar. 

• Available from:  HIRS Contacts
• Resource code: NUT 74/K1.

• Available from:  HIRS Contacts
• Resource code: NUT 72/K1.

To order paper copies of this booklet:

• Call Food Standards Agency Publications on 0845 606 0667 or
• Email foodstandards@ecgroup.co.uk

Ten Tantalising Tastes For Tiny Tums
This resource contains a number of quick and easy, non-cook recipes that can be used as food activities with small groups of children.  The food activities offer excellent play and learning opportunities for children aged 3-5 years old.  They are designed to promote healthy eating and in particular encourage children to eat more fruit and vegetables.

 
PDF - 201 kb
38 pages

One More Step. Information and advice on developing a 'whole school' approach to food in schools 
This toolkit was developed in collaboration by the Community Dietitians and Health Development Officers of NHS Forth Valley and with partners working in the three local council areas. It is designed for use within a Health Promoting School framework as a resource that will provide brief, easily accessible information, and advice on aspects of a "whole school" approach to Eating for Health. It highlights curricular links, web references and signposts to current national and local documents and will help to support your school in progressing nutritional issues.

PDF - 1,103KB
80 pages

The pack provides some basic nutritional information and includes a 10 week session planner, which offers the facilitators of the course a step by step outline for each week of the course.

For training on how to use the pack and for further support please contact Alison Porteous, Community Dietitian.

 
PDF - 1,035 kb
75 pages

The pack provides some basic nutritional information and includes an 8 week session planner, which offers the facilitators of the course a step by step outline for each week of the course.