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A Dozen Diets for Better or for Worse
and attitudes were assessed by tests consisting of true and false, agree and disagree statements. The nutritional practices score was derived from an assessment of frequency of intake over a 3-day period. The 3-day intakes were compared to the Basic Four pattern for evaluation. Completed questionnaires were returned by 313 (31.3%) graduates. Cumulative grade point average attained in high school, marital status, and
meal planning responsibility were found to be related to higher scores on the levels of nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and practices than did previous enrollment in home economics courses. Linear correlational analyses yielded significant positive correlations between nutrition knowledge and attitudes and between attitudes and practices but not between knowledge and practices. It was concluded that these young women do not
Reviews Educational Materials This is a selected review of educational materials. AU materials listed here are considered to be reliable and useful unless otherwise indicated.
Pamphlets and Leaflets Professional and Popular Food is More than Just Something to Eat, U.S. Depts. of Agriculture and Health, Education, and Welfare; the Grocery Manufacturers of America; and The Advertising Council, undated. From Nutrition, Pueblo, CO 81009,32 p., free. This booklet is an easily-understood discussion of the nutrients found in food, their functions, different nutrient needs at various stages of life, nutrition labeling, the Basic Four, processed foods and ethnic food patterns. A good feature is the incorporation of nutrition labeling with other practical food guidance. The booklet is informative, sound, and should appeal to consumers and/or junior high and high school students. It is printed in large type, and there are fanciful illustrations. It is a pity the artist's talents were not used for diagrams that visually reinforce concepts in the text rather than simply for decoration. Consumer Education Materials Project, 1973. From Educational Services Div., Consumers Union, Orangeburg, NY 10962, set of six books: Early Childhood Consumer Education, 72 p.; Elementary Level Consumer Education, 78 p.; Secondary Level Consumer Education, 78 p.; Consumer Education in Junior and Community CoUeges/Postsecondary V0cational and Technical Institutes, 72 p.; Preparing the Consumer Educator, 86p.; and Adult Consumer Education in the Community, 72 p.; $3.00 per book, or $ I 5.00 for boxed set of six. Teachers, administrators, and comVOL. 6, NO.2, APRil-JUNE, 1974
munity leaders involved in consumer education will find this series invaluable. The books are based on case studies of actual education programs, in and out of schools, which are described. Approaches are varied and designed to implement the education in a practical way. Nutrition, food, and home economics are included at each level. Some of the nutrition-related programs described include public service announcements for young children; using newspaper food ads to plan a picnic; and preparation of a "food buyer's guide" based on testing packaged products. A Dozen Diets for Better or for Worse, California Dietetic Assn., Los Angeles District, 1973. From California Dietetic Assn., Central Office, 1609 Westwood Blvd., Suite 101, LosAngeles,CA90024, 25 p., $2.00. Make check payable to "CDA-Los Angeles Dist." A dozen popular weight-reducing diets are compared with the Recommended Dietary Allowances for a young adult woman and with the Basic Four food guide. On the basis of these comparisons, the diets are either "recommended" or "not recommended" for nutritional adequacy. Reasons why are discussed. Only the Weight Watchers diet is recommended unequivocally. The booklet should be required reading for all those contemplating going on a diet and will be very informative for professionals counseling would-be dieters. The compilers have done a real service. Natural, Organic and Health Foods, Darling, M., 1973. From Agricultural Extension Service, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55101,16 p., 15 cents. This pamphlet for the lay reader explores the current interest in "natural," "organic," and "health" foods, considers definitions or descriptions for them and
apply their knowledge of nutrition in their choice of foods. Nancy E. Schwartz Editor's note: This new section will present brief abstracts of master's and doctoral theses relating to nutrition education. These abstracts will summarize the major co,nclusions of the study and indicate how a copy of the thesis can be borrowed. All abstracts submitted will be reviewed for their relevance by a panel of reviewers. See "Information for Contributors" on back page of Vol. 6, No. I, Jan.-March, 1974, of this journal for details for submitting such material.
discusses the pros and cons of the use of pesticides and additives. Questions regarding enrichment of common staples are explored, as are those connected with taking vitamin supplements. Some "dos and don'ts" on buying, storage, and cooking for those using "natural" foods are given. There is a glossary of some of the more usual health, natural, and organic foods. Nutrition educators who work with young people or those "into" natural foods will find this booklet informative and highly recommendable. Teach Nutrition with Bulletin Boards, Ruslink, D., Funk, D. and Turner, W., undated. From Nutrition Education Service Center, HomeEconomics Dept., Montclair State College, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043, 20 p., $2.00. Ideas for 27 bulletin board posters illustrating the Interagency Committee nutrition concepts are presented in this pamphlet. Cartoon children and animals are used to illustrate the concepts. A number of tips for making and developing a bulletin board are included, and the concepts themselves are given in a preface. Children in elementary grades and junior high and teachers alike should enjoy these bulletin board ideas, which would be appropriate displayed in the lunchroom or classroom. You, Behavioral Objectives and Nutrition Education, Cyrs, T., Jr., 1973. From National Dairy Council, 111 N. Canal St., Chicago, IL 60606, 71 p., $1.25 single copies; $1.00 each for 6 or more. The booklet is a short "capsule" on behavioral objectives directed to nutrition educators (and teachers in all fields) who want to acquire skill in writing performance objectives and generally improving the quality of their teaching. An instructional learning model is presented with distinction between different kinds of objectives and between objectives and goals. Journal of NUTRITION EDUCATION / 69
meal planning responsibility were found to be related to higher scores on the levels of nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and practices than did previous enrollment in home economics courses. Linear correlational analyses yielded significant positive correlations between nutrition knowledge and attitudes and between attitudes and practices but not between knowledge and practices. It was concluded that these young women do not
Reviews Educational Materials This is a selected review of educational materials. AU materials listed here are considered to be reliable and useful unless otherwise indicated.
Pamphlets and Leaflets Professional and Popular Food is More than Just Something to Eat, U.S. Depts. of Agriculture and Health, Education, and Welfare; the Grocery Manufacturers of America; and The Advertising Council, undated. From Nutrition, Pueblo, CO 81009,32 p., free. This booklet is an easily-understood discussion of the nutrients found in food, their functions, different nutrient needs at various stages of life, nutrition labeling, the Basic Four, processed foods and ethnic food patterns. A good feature is the incorporation of nutrition labeling with other practical food guidance. The booklet is informative, sound, and should appeal to consumers and/or junior high and high school students. It is printed in large type, and there are fanciful illustrations. It is a pity the artist's talents were not used for diagrams that visually reinforce concepts in the text rather than simply for decoration. Consumer Education Materials Project, 1973. From Educational Services Div., Consumers Union, Orangeburg, NY 10962, set of six books: Early Childhood Consumer Education, 72 p.; Elementary Level Consumer Education, 78 p.; Secondary Level Consumer Education, 78 p.; Consumer Education in Junior and Community CoUeges/Postsecondary V0cational and Technical Institutes, 72 p.; Preparing the Consumer Educator, 86p.; and Adult Consumer Education in the Community, 72 p.; $3.00 per book, or $ I 5.00 for boxed set of six. Teachers, administrators, and comVOL. 6, NO.2, APRil-JUNE, 1974
munity leaders involved in consumer education will find this series invaluable. The books are based on case studies of actual education programs, in and out of schools, which are described. Approaches are varied and designed to implement the education in a practical way. Nutrition, food, and home economics are included at each level. Some of the nutrition-related programs described include public service announcements for young children; using newspaper food ads to plan a picnic; and preparation of a "food buyer's guide" based on testing packaged products. A Dozen Diets for Better or for Worse, California Dietetic Assn., Los Angeles District, 1973. From California Dietetic Assn., Central Office, 1609 Westwood Blvd., Suite 101, LosAngeles,CA90024, 25 p., $2.00. Make check payable to "CDA-Los Angeles Dist." A dozen popular weight-reducing diets are compared with the Recommended Dietary Allowances for a young adult woman and with the Basic Four food guide. On the basis of these comparisons, the diets are either "recommended" or "not recommended" for nutritional adequacy. Reasons why are discussed. Only the Weight Watchers diet is recommended unequivocally. The booklet should be required reading for all those contemplating going on a diet and will be very informative for professionals counseling would-be dieters. The compilers have done a real service. Natural, Organic and Health Foods, Darling, M., 1973. From Agricultural Extension Service, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55101,16 p., 15 cents. This pamphlet for the lay reader explores the current interest in "natural," "organic," and "health" foods, considers definitions or descriptions for them and
apply their knowledge of nutrition in their choice of foods. Nancy E. Schwartz Editor's note: This new section will present brief abstracts of master's and doctoral theses relating to nutrition education. These abstracts will summarize the major co,nclusions of the study and indicate how a copy of the thesis can be borrowed. All abstracts submitted will be reviewed for their relevance by a panel of reviewers. See "Information for Contributors" on back page of Vol. 6, No. I, Jan.-March, 1974, of this journal for details for submitting such material.
discusses the pros and cons of the use of pesticides and additives. Questions regarding enrichment of common staples are explored, as are those connected with taking vitamin supplements. Some "dos and don'ts" on buying, storage, and cooking for those using "natural" foods are given. There is a glossary of some of the more usual health, natural, and organic foods. Nutrition educators who work with young people or those "into" natural foods will find this booklet informative and highly recommendable. Teach Nutrition with Bulletin Boards, Ruslink, D., Funk, D. and Turner, W., undated. From Nutrition Education Service Center, HomeEconomics Dept., Montclair State College, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043, 20 p., $2.00. Ideas for 27 bulletin board posters illustrating the Interagency Committee nutrition concepts are presented in this pamphlet. Cartoon children and animals are used to illustrate the concepts. A number of tips for making and developing a bulletin board are included, and the concepts themselves are given in a preface. Children in elementary grades and junior high and teachers alike should enjoy these bulletin board ideas, which would be appropriate displayed in the lunchroom or classroom. You, Behavioral Objectives and Nutrition Education, Cyrs, T., Jr., 1973. From National Dairy Council, 111 N. Canal St., Chicago, IL 60606, 71 p., $1.25 single copies; $1.00 each for 6 or more. The booklet is a short "capsule" on behavioral objectives directed to nutrition educators (and teachers in all fields) who want to acquire skill in writing performance objectives and generally improving the quality of their teaching. An instructional learning model is presented with distinction between different kinds of objectives and between objectives and goals. Journal of NUTRITION EDUCATION / 69