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The following educational models of food, food composition, and anatomy may be borrowed from the National Agricultural Library’s (NAL) collection via your local library. NAL lending information can be found at the Request Library Materials web page. For more information, contact the Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) using our "Ask a Question" form or at 301-504-5719.

Breastfeeding

Breast Model
Rochester, NY: Childbirth Graphics, 1991.
(3 cloth models, 3 foam rubber inserts, 3 teaching tips brochures)
NAL Call Number: Model no.16
These breast models were created to assist in teaching breastfeeding, breast care (breast self-exam), and breast function to Asian, Black, and Caucasian groups.

Food Models

Food Models Activity Cards
Rosemont, IL : National Dairy Council, 2005.
(54 activity cards : double sided, col. ; 28 x 22 cm. + 1 leader guide)
Life-size, color photographs of 200 commonly eaten foods on sturdy cardboard cards designed for use as models in food demonstrations or nutrition-learning activities. Each model contains a picture of the food, its name, and the size of a single serving on one side; the reverse side gives the item's nutrient information in a nutrition facts label format.

Latin American Food Replica Package
Fort Atkinson, WI: Nasco, 2004.
(25 models: plastic, col.; in box 29 x 38 x 15 cm. + 1 sheet + 25 plastic bags)
NAL Call Number: Model no. 31
Contains 25 food replicas of common foods from the Latin American Food Pyramid, including such items as corn and flour tortillas, brown and white rice, refried and red beans, orange, chicken leg and breast, and beef roast.

Mediterranean Food Replica Package
Fort Atkinson, WI: Nasco, 2004.
(20 models: plastic, col.; in box 29 x 38 x 15 cm. + 1 sheet + 20 plastic bags)
NAL Call Number: Model no. 30
Contains 20 food replicas of common foods from the Mediterranean Food Pyramid, including such items as yogurt, red wine, avocado, and cheese cubes.

Older Americans Pyramid Kit
Fort Atkinson, WI: Nasco, 2004.
(27 plastic models, 5 plastic tumblers, 1 booklet, 1 brochure, 1 sheet, 27 plastic bags; in box 37 x 36 x 16 cm.)
NAL Call Number: Kit no. 491
Contains 27 food replicas representing the nutritional needs of the elderly. Models include 5 plastic tumblers to demonstrate additional water needs. Also comes with a Nutrition for the Elderly booklet and “Activity Pyramid for People over 60” brochure.

The Great Pyramid Resource Kit
Fort Atkinson, WI: Nasco, 2005.
(49 plastic models, 1 three-dimensional pyramid, 50 identical worksheets, 50 identical mypyramid.gov sheets, 49 plastic bags, 1 carrying case, 1 poster.)
NAL Call Number: Kit no. 492
3-D pyramid display case (24-½” x 18-½” base, 20” high) comes with 49 food replicas representing all five food groups plus fats – 9 vegetables, 9 fruit, 10 grains, 9 meat/beans/nuts, 6 milk, and 6 fat. Pyramid display is collapsible and comes with a carrying case, as do the models. Also includes a Pyramid Poster, worksheets, and MyPyramid.gov 50-sheet tear pad.

Vegetarian Pyramid Kit
Fort Atkinson, WI: Nasco, 2004.
(28 plastic models, 1 booklet, 1 sheet, 28 plastic bags; in box 29 x 38 x 15 cm.)
NAL Call Number: Kit no. 490
Contains 28 food replicas representing healthy choices in a vegetarian diet. Also comes with booklet “Vegetarian Cuisine,” which contains nutrition information for the vegetarian diet.

Food Models for Children

Bread Basket
Carson, CA: Lakeshore, 2002.
(15 pieces: plastic, col.; in container 28 x 20 x 13 cm)
NAL Call Number: Model no.26
This kit is directed at grade levels preschool through third grade. It is a plastic picnic basket holding 15 models of different breads, such as baguettes, tortilla, bagel, and croissant.

Children's Nutrition - Age 1-3
Fort Atkinson, WI: NASCO, 2002.
(20 models : col., plastic ; in box 26 x 31 x 11 cm. + 2 sheets + 20 plastic bags)
Contains 20 food replicas of healthy food choices for the child aged 1-3. Servings are shown in sizes appropriate for this age group.

Children's Nutrition - Age 4-10
Fort Atkinson, WI: Nasco, 2000.
(19 models : col., plastic ; in box 26 x 31 x 11 cm. + 2 sheets + 19 plastic bags)
Contains 19 food replicas of healthy food choices for the child aged 4-10. Servings are shown in sizes appropriate for this age group.

Fruit Basket
Carson, CA: Lakeshore, 2002.
(15 pieces: plastic, col.; in container 28 x 20 x 13 cm)
NAL Call Number: Model no.27
This kit is directed at grade levels preschool through third grade. It is a plastic picnic basket holding 15 models of fruits such as apples, strawberries, and melon.

Meat, Fish, & Cheese Basket
Carson, CA: Lakeshore, 2002.
(18 pieces: plastic, col.; in container 28 x 20 x 13 cm.)
NAL Call Number: Model no.28
This kit is directed at grade levels preschool through third grade. It is a plastic picnic basket holding 18 models including items like eggs, mussels, steak, lamb, and cheese.

The Vegimals
Bristol, VT: Freemountain Toys, Inc., 1976-1978.
(12 cloth models (some with zippers and Velcro))
NAL Call Number: Model no.17 (Pt.1 & Pt.2)
Food models provide pre-school to third-grade children with the opportunity to become familiar with a variety of foods through colorful cloth, over-sized, stuffed, friendly replicas of different edibles with removable peels, husks, or shells.

The Vegimals
Bristol, VT: Freemountain Toys, Inc., 1976-1978.
(7 cloth models (some with zippers and Velcro))
NAL Call Number: Model no.23
Food models provide pre-school to third-grade children with the opportunity to become familiar with a variety of foods through colorful cloth, over-sized, stuffed, friendly replicas of different edibles with removable peels, husks, or shells.

Vegetable Basket
Carson, CA: Lakeshore, 2002.
(16 pieces: plastic, col.; in container, 28 x 20 x 13 cm)
NAL Call Number: Model no.29
This kit is directed at grade levels preschool through third grade. It is a plastic picnic basket holding 16 models of vegetables, including items like corn on the cob, mushrooms, and asparagus.

Human Body Models

20 lb fat vest
Fort Atkinson, WI: NASCO, 2000.
(1 model: plastic, col.; in case 41 x 43 x 29 cm. + 1 booklet.)
NAL Call Number: Model no.37
When worn, this vest has the size and feel of 20 lbs of extra body fat. Vest is secured with Velcro straps, and comes with literature entitled Weight Management Education Strategies and a carrying case.

Life/form 1 lb & 5 lb fat and muscle body replica set
Fort Atkinson, WI: NASCO, 2000.
(4 models: plastic, col.)
NAL Call Number: Model no. 32
Body muscle replicas are designed to show the muscle configuration developed through exercise. Body fat replicas are designed to represent accumulated human fat. Size differences show how muscle is smaller than fat.

The Consequences of Obesity
Waco, TX: Health Edco, 2002.
(1 exhibit : col. ; mounted in case, 67 x 34 x 14 cm. + 1 booklet)
This model displays what obesity can do to internal body systems. Each 3-D model in the display has a clear description next to it. Models are permanently mounted in a carrying case display.

Nutrients in Food

Daily Fat Recommendation Test Tube Display
Valley City, ND: Young People’s Healthy Heart Program, Mercy Hospital, 2002.
(6 test tubes: glass; 10 cm. each, in stand 14 x 7 x 4 cm. + 1 guide.)
NAL Call Number: Model no.35
Contains six test tubes displaying the maximum amount of fat the average American should consume per day. Upper limits and daily maximums are shown for saturated, trans, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated fats.

Fiber Visuals 12-pack
Richardson, TX: Lipo-Visuals, Inc., 2000.
(12 test tubes: plastic; 16 cm. each, in box/stand 12 x 17 x 5 cm. + 1 instruction and care sheet.)
NAL Call Number: Model no.36
This is a visual display of tubes comparatively showing the fiber content in several foods. Some foods not rich in dietary fiber are included as well as good sources of fiber. Includes: bran flakes with raisins, oatmeal, white bread, wheat bread, orange, orange juice, raspberries, pinto beans, broccoli, sweet potato, and natural almonds.

How Much Salt? Test Tube Display
Valley City, ND: Young People’s Healthy Heart Program, Mercy Hospital, 1996.
(10 test tubes with salt: glass; in stand, 4 x 14 x 7 cm. + 1 guide.)
NAL Call Number: Model no.25
Display uses test tubes of salt to contrast the amount of salt needed by the body, the average amount Americans consume, the amount listed in Dietary Goals, and the amount of salt in the following foods: potato, potato chips, canned chicken noodle soup, homemade soup, pork chop, ham, fast food deluxe burger, a typical picnic meal, and canned chow mein.

Lipo-Visuals Deluxe Teaching Kit
Richardson, TX: Lipo-Visuals, Inc., 2000.
(36 test tubes with wax: plastic; 16 cm. each, in box/stand 19 x 21 x 8 cm. + 1 instruction and care sheet + 1 handout.)
NAL Call Number: Model no.34
This is a display of tubes that shows the fat content in 36 of the most commonly eaten foods in the American diet, ranging from nonfat frozen yogurt to french fries to cheddar cheese.

Sugar Visuals Deluxe Teaching Kit
Richardson, TX: Lipo-Visuals, Inc., 2000.
(36 test tubes with sugar: plastic; 16 cm. each, in box/stand 19 x 21 x 8 cm. + 1 instruction and care sheet.)
NAL Call Number: Model no.34
This is a display of tubes that shows the sugar content in 36 of the most commonly eaten foods in the American diet, ranging from popcorn to strawberries to doughnuts.

Last Modified: Feb 27, 2009