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Reports, audiovisuals, and other resources that nutrition professionals may use for reference or continuing education are designated "professional. " Curricula, audiovisuals, and other materials designed for use with children informal or informal educational settings are listed under "classroom." Handouts, diet plans, and other materials intended for education ofpatients and the general public are categorized as "consumer education and counseling. " Inclusion of any printed material, audiovisual, or other resource in this section does not imply endorsement by the Society for Nutrition Education. Evaluative comments contained in the reviews and summaries in this section reflect the views of the authors when signed. This issue contains several initialed reviews written by Coralyn Andres, M .P.H. candidate of the School of Public Health, Nutrition, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720. All unsigned reviews are the responsibility of the reviews editor.
premenstrual syndrome and its relation, if any, to diet. Discussions of each topic are followed by brief question-and-answer sections, references, and bibliographies. The papers otTer information on the nature of common nutritional disorders in women, case studies, and treatment recommendations. The editorial staff has done an excellent job of organizing these papers into a readable and coherent publication which any health professional interested in the special nutritional needs of women should read.
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Journal of Nutrition, Growth and Cancer, Tryfiates, G., ed., vol. 1, no. 1 published in March 1983 . From Food and Nutrition Press, 155 Post Rd. E., Westport, CT 06880, quarterly, approx. 70 pp., $80 per year. The editor of this new journal aims to publish biochemically-oriented papers on nutrition as it relates to growth, cell proliferation, regulation and cancer genesis and establishment. PROCEEDINGS
Nutrition Concerns of Women: A symposium for health professionals, 1983 . From Continuing Dental Education, SC-62, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, 116 pp., $15, also available: home study course to accompany proceedings, syllabus, examination, $30, Washington State residents, add $1.19 sales tax. At a symposium held in October 1982, researchers presented the latest findings on nutrition and women's health. Among the topics covered in the proceedings are fad diets, eating disorders, alcohol, cancer, anemia, pregnancy, lactation, and osteoporosis. There is only passing mention of VOLUME
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R. P. Scherer Survey of Health and Nutrition Literature, vol. 1 published in 1981. From R. P. Scherer Survey, Box 7220, Silver Spring, MD 2CB07, monthly $18 per year. First published in 1981, this newsletter offers abstracts of research articles from various nutrition and medical journals. Emphasis is given to work on vitamins and minerals, though a wide range of topics appears in each issue. Approximately 15 abstracts are compiled each month.
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Off to a Good Start: Practical nutrition for family day care, Strobl, C., and N. Van Domelen, 1982. From Wildwood Publications, 1800 Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80206, 130 pp., $6.95. Written primarily for adults who are running family day care homes, this booklet gives basic nutrition facts, menus and recipes, practical advice, and activities such as stories, songs, and games to help providers improve their own eating habits as well as those of their charges. The authors base their meals on the minimum nutritional requirements established for the USDA Child Care Food Program. Both parents and day care providers will find that the suggested activities solve many of the problems of childrearing from ways to sponsor a sugar-free birthday party without sparking a toddler uprising to tips on painlessly introducing vegetables into the diet. The content is enhanced by simple line drawings and a clean layout.
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CURRICULUM (P-9) Choose Well, Be Well, California Department of Education, NET Program, 1982. From Publications Sales, California State Dept. of Education, Box 271, Sacramento, CA 95802, 5 vols.: A Curriculum for Preschool and Kindergarten, 200 pp., $3.75; A Curriculum Guide for the Primary Grades, 250 pp., $3.75; A Curriculum Guide for the Upper Elementary Grades, 215 pp., $3 .75, A Resource Manual for Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary Teachers, 33 pp., $2.25; A Resource Manual for Secondary Teachers, 49 pp., $2.25. Developed around the minimum proficiency levels for nutrition education in California schools, this series provides lessons and activities by age group. There are many novel teaching ideas but the treatment of nutrition concepts is uneven. For instance, the developers incorporate alternative foods such as tofu into the activities but when choosing a sample school lunch menu, they pick one that starts with hot dogs and french fries. As a general resource for teachers, though, the curricula has much to otTer. BOOKLET (6-9) Eating Right, Schwartz, A. K., and D. Guth, 1982. From Janus Books, 2501 Industrial Parkway West, Hayward, CA 94545, 47 pp., teacher's manual, 4 pp., $2.55. This booklet teaches readers how to choose a balanced diet from the Four Food Groups. Although the two featured characters, a white boy and black girl, are teenagers, this publication could be used with
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adults who have difficulty with the English language. The workbook format, liberal use of labeled food graphics, and numerous fill-in-the-blank questions reinforce the nutrition concepts and make the booklet easy to follow. However, one set of instructions detract from the booklet's effectiveness. The authors continually tell the readers to look at a group of nutritious foods and "mark an X" on their favorites. Although the intent of the exercise is to show readers that they already enjoy many of the foods in the various food groups, the authors could have made this point clearer by asking readers to circle, not cross out or eliminate, their choices. The teacher's manual suggests teaching aids and topics for discussion; it also includes a basic nutrient chart, a vocabulary list, and an answer key. CA. VIDEOCASSETTE (8-12) Eating ... A Better Way for Today, Dairy Council, 1981. From Dairy Council, 12450 N. Washington, Thornton, CO 80241, videocassette, Yz" VHS, Y2" Beta, or %", 43 min.; 4 parts: Eat to Compete, 13 min.; Eating for the Health of It, 10 min.; Great American Eating Scene, 10 min.; Weighing the Facts about Weight Control, 10 min., $130; 4 learning packets, $35 each, or $130 for set. This four-part videocassette introduces teens to the issues of athletics and nutrition, health foods, snack foods, and weight control. Formats vary from narration to guest speakers (William Jarvis on how to spot a quack) to simulated interactions, one between an athlete and an exercise physiologist and another between a health food store cashier and a customer. The information is sound, and though the presentation is not perfect because some of the participants had difficulty acting, others could not keep a straight face, and in some instances the volume rose and fell depending on the angle of the speaker's face to the microphone, teens will probably enjoy watching this videocassette and will come to better understand some current nutrition issues. The learning packets are somewhat overpriced for the amount of information they contain. FILM (4-12) A Food-chooser's Guide to the Well-fed Cell, 1982. From Coronet Films, 363 W. Erie St., Chicago, IL 60601, 22 min., 16 mm, $425, or videocassette, $297.
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If your cells are happy and healthy, you will be happy and healthy. Such is the premise of this film on nutrition for the elementary and secondary school child. The script and production techniques are humorous and attention grabbing. Animated cells run around gobbling up nutrients and going about the work of keeping bodies running, while "swashbuckling cells" attack infections. Effective use is made of the Five Food Groups to explain variety and balance in meal planning, though some students might be confused by seeing a fish swim out of a cracked chicken egg or finding ice cream in both the dairy group and the fifth group of fats and sweets. The film is a good introduction to nutrition, but for students to understand the volume of concepts - nutrients, Five Food Groups, balanced diets, empty calories, enrichment, labeling, and imitation products - supplementary materials or classroom discussion are needed.
FILMSTRIPS (8-12 + ) That's Inedible! Common misconceptions about food and nutrition, 1982. From The Learning Seed, 21250 N. Andover Rd., Kildeer, IL 60047, 2 filmstrips, two audiocassettes (audible and inaudible cues) 41 min. total, teaching guide, 25 pp., 2 black line masters, Eating Without Myths, 24-page booklet, $62. Also available: Salt: Sodium in daily diets, 1981, filmstrip, audiocassette (audible and inaudible cues), 12 min., teaching guide, 25 pp., black line master, The Sodium Content of Your Food, 36-page booklet, $32; Fast Food: A nutrition survival guide, 1981, filmstrip, audiocassette (audible and inaudible cues), 15 min., 3 black line masters, teaching guide, 21 pp., $32; Our Changing Diet: The soft drink revolution, 1982, 2 filmstrips, 2 audiocassettes (audible and inaudible cues), 30 min. total, 2 black line masters, teaching guide, 16 pp., $59. Each filmstrip set includes copies of the scripts and one-page review sheets; some have additional materials. They are all targeted to young adults. That's Inedible: Common Misconceptions about Food and Nutrition pits three cartoon characters against three monkeys in a nutrition quiz. The moderator asks 10 questions, a few of which are inconsequential: Is chicken soup good for colds and better than tomato or mushroom soup? The answers to the questions set straight some common nutrition myths such as: there are certain foods that
make you live longer; people know instinctively what is good to eat; if vitamins are good for you, more are better; and natural foods are better than processed foods. The filmstrip is animated and amply explains some of the more common notions about nutrition. Salt: Sodium in Daily Diets begins with a brief history of the Greeks' and Romans' use of salt and moves quickly to the prevalence of hypertension in today's society. Citing the recommenation from the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs for limiting daily intake to 5 grams of salt or 2 grams of sodium, the narrator compares the sodium content of foods and emphasizes the large amounts contributed by additives during food processing. He suggests the use of salt substitutes, spices, and fresh foods as a way of reducing sodium intake. Though the information is valuable, the filmstrip lacks that certain zest needed to appeal to young adults. "During the 1980s, the amount spent by the average family in eating out will come close to the amount spent in the supermarket," says the narrator in Fast Food: A Nutrition Survival Guide. She spends the remainder of the filmstrip evaluating the nutritional content of popular fast foods, most of which contain large amounts of fats, sugars, energy, and sodium. The narrator does not ask the viewer to give up fast foods but offers tips on simple ways to improve the nutritonal value of the meals by choosing more nutritious beverages and side dishes. Teens could learn much from this filmstrip and would probably enjoy listening to the narrator scrutinize their favorite fast foods. The first part of The Soft Drink Revolution follows the intriguing history of soft drinks from Joseph Priestley's essay on impregnating water with fixed air through the Civil War-ravaged South and the use of French Wine of Coca (Coca-Cola) as a treatment for a hangover, then through the use of Brad's Drink (Pepsi-Cola) for indigestion, and finally to the staggering U.S. per capita consumption figures of 410 12-oz servings of soda yearly. The second part discusses the possible health effects from soft drink ingredients such as sugar, caffeine, saccharin, caramel color, and brominated vegetable oil. It briefly mentions past and present advertising tactics. Together these two tapes argue strongly for the substitution of soft drinks by milk, fruit juices, and water. VOLUME
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Be Well: The later years, 1983. From Churchill Films, 662 North Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069, 4 films: HeaIth in the Later Years, Nutrition in the Later Years, Physical Fitness in the Later Years, Stress in the Later Years, ave. 24 min. each, series: 16 mm, $1,595; videocassette, (Y2" and %") $1,195; single films: 16 mm, $450; videocassette, $340; rental, $40 for 3 days. Milton Berle, now in his 70s and witty as ever, hosts this series of four films on healthful living for people over sixty. Along with his sidekicks Fred, a spirited man excited about retirement, and Muriel, his sluggish, unmotivated wife who represents the sloth in all of us, Uncle Miltie encourages viewers to enjoy their older years. HeaIth in the Later Years gives an overview of the major health issues for this time of life, and the remaining three films elaborate on the specifics of nutrition, physical fitness, and stress reduction. Based on the "use it or lose it" philosophy, the films show how older couples and individuals can remain socially and physically active. Arthritis keeping you from exercising? Try swimming. Dripping sink fraying your nerves? Fix it or, if you can't get to it right away, listen to Chopin through headphones. A bit unconventional, but effective. Even those viewers under 60 will enjoy these entertaining and highly motivating films. VOLUME
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The Creative Eater's Handbook: Better nutrition through vegetarian eating, Pemberton, C. and M. Brown, 1983. From Publications Dept., American Heart Association, Box 5157, Oakland, CA 94605, 36 pp., $1 (1-24 copies); 50(1: each (24 or more copies); prepaid orders only. Despite its small size, this booklet offers all the essentials of vegetarian nutrition. The authors discuss the different kinds of vegetarians, the health benefits of a meatless diet, methods of complementing proteins, and sources of vegetable protein. They suggest food plans and the stockin-trade of vegetarian books-recipes. Nothing fancy here, just ideas for such basics as split pea soup, falafel, granola, tofu quiche, burrito, and beans and rice. For the uninitiated the booklet is an excellent introduction to vegetarian nutrition, although one of the graphics illustrating how the amino acids in peanuts and sunflower seeds complement each other could be confusing. Even the occasional typographical error does not detract from this visually appealing and informative publication.
Diabetes and Alcohol, Franz, M. J., 1983. From International Diabetes Center, 4959 Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55416, foldout pamphlet, 5 pp., $1, postage 50(1: In simple, easy to understand terms, this pamphlet provides information and guidelines to help diabetics make an informed decision about the use of alcohol. Adult diabetics will find the explanation of alcohol metabolism and alcohol's effect on blood glucose levels both clear and uncomplicated. Practical guidelines such as never drink on an empty stomach and avoid drinks that contain large amounts of sugar are also included. One especially helpful feature is a chart which provides a list of several alcoholic beverages; their serving size; the amount of alcohol, carbohydrate, and calories they contain; and the equivalent exchanges for non-insulin dependent diabetics. C.A.
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Nutrition for the Newborn, 1983. From The Polished Apple, 3742 Seahorn Dr., Malibu, CA 90265, 3 filmstrips: part 1: Breast-feeding, part 2: Formula Feeding, and part 3: Supplemental Foods, approx. 15 min. each, audible and inaudible cues, $149.75; slides or videotape, $269.75. For a relatively short presentation of infant nutrition, this series covers the essentials: nutrition for breast feeding mothers; proper selection, preparation, and storage of formulas for mothers who choose to bottlefeed or to combine both feeding methods; and the types of supplemental foods that mothers should introduce during their babies' first year. The filmstrips present a balance of pros and cons for both breastfeeding and bottle feeding mothers and support women in whichever method they decide to use. The information is valuable for any expectant or new mother, though the graphis show mostly white, middle-class women. The main flaw is that the presentation is somewhat boring, and the narrator sounds like she is reading from a script that has certain key words marked for emphasis. Because of this, the series would best be used by an extremely interested and motivated audience.
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Food for the Teenager during and after Pregnancy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1982. From Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Publication no. (HRSA) 82-5106, 31 pp., $4.50. From this publication, the pregnant teenager could learn much about her pregnancy and the foods she needs to eat. Topics include the Five Food Groups, weight gain, sample meal patterns, solutions to common problems during pregnancy, and food assistance programs. The information is sound and the language is clear and appropriate to teenage readers, but the facts are presented without much enthusiasm. Consequently, the average teenager probably would not enjoy reading the entire booklet. Little information is specific to teenage mothers or mothers-to-be. There is an excellent section on weight gain for the pregnant woman, but the importance of a balanced diet to the growth and development of both the teeanger and her unborn child is not sufficiently emphasized. Another drawback is that topics such as choosing nutritious foods in the school cafeteria and coping with the physical and emotional changes that make the teenager feel different and isolated from her peers are not included. Topics such as these would have strengthened the publication and made it more relevant to its readers. C.A.
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Nutrition: The third trimester, 1981. From Lifecircle, 2378 Cornell Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626, 80 slides; audiocassette, 18 min. (audible cues), teacher's guide, 2 pp., food plan, 2 pp., $90; 2-week rental or preview cost of $25 can be applied toward purchase. Many women wrongly believe that once they reach the third trimester of pregnancy, the importance of diet to the developing baby lessens. This relatively short slide series provides childbirth educators, physicians, and hospital personnel with the basic information they need to teach women how nutrition affects the last three months of pregnancy. It emphasizes the special needs of women with high-risk pregnancies and who require Cesarean sections and discusses weight gain, diet therapy for common pregnancy problems and discomforts, and the risks to the baby of poor maternal diet, smoking, and consumption of alcohol, caffeine, and saccharin. Though developed for professionals, the narrator uses nontechnical language to present the information and gives such sensible advice that pregnant women would do well to watch the slides themselves. POSTER
The Two-Week Eat Better, Feel-Great Guide, 1982. From Community Nutrition Institute, 1146 19th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036, poster, 18Y2" x 24", $3.50, quantity prices available. Maintaining one's health and well-being through sound health habits and nutrition is the thrust of this poster. The attractive design and bright colors enhance the poster's ability to impart its message. The authors instruct the readers to "learn a tip a day for two weeks" and to follow the tips for the rest of our lives. The 14 tips resemble the seven Dietary Guideline with a few changes and some additions: check the food labels and eat foods with few additives, exercise, play each: day, and do not smoke. A brief explanation follows each tip. Segments of the scientific community will probably criticize some of the tips as they did the Dietary Guidelines. The authors explain most of the concepts in clear, familiar terms appropriate to consumers. For instance, they explain milligrams of sodium in terms of teaspoons. Unfortunately, they oversimplify and confuse the issue of weight control. First, they toss around the terms overweight, obesity, aver34
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age body weight, and ideal body weight without defining them. Then describe a lean body as "one which is 5 to 10070 belowaverage weight for your age and body type." Their discussion of weight control virtually ignores the benefits of exercise. After reading this muddled passage, normalweight readers who already are lean may wrongly think that they should diet. Despite the flaws in discussing weight control, the poster does provide some useful tips on how to eat and feel better. c.A. AUDIOVISUAL
Shake the Habit! Learning to live without salt, 1982. From Polished Apple, 3742 Seahorn Dr., Malibu, CA 90265, slides or filmstrip, 12 min., teacher's guide, 10 pp., filmstrip, $49.75; slides, $89.75. Granted, the central character resembles a gray baked potato. Even so, the filmstrip in a brief time succeeds in conveying practical suggestions for moderating sodium intake. Topics include the physical effects of too much sodium in the body, high sodium foods within the Four Food Groups, low sodium alternatives, and tips on preparing delicious meals without the use of salt. The teacher's guide is a computer-printed synopsis of the program and includes objectives, references, a few recipes, and the script. The program, designed to be nontechnical for high school and college students and the general public, presents such practical and basic information that it also would be useful to health professionals working with hypertensive patients. FILM
Salt: The hidden threat, 1982. From Alfred Higgins Productions, 9100 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069, film, 16 mm, 21 min ., teacher's guide, 1 page, $3%. Focusing on the high sodium intake in this country, this film mentions the dangers of hypertension and gives advice on ways to reduce sodium intake by reading
labels, using fresh foods, and substituting different spices for salt. The film does not elaborate on why hypertension is so dangerous, nor does it indicate if people with low to moderate blood pressure should worry about sodium intake. Considering that the audience for this film is junior high students to adults, it is important that viewers be convinced of a present danger to health from sodium before they are likely to change dietary habits. The film gives much useful information on foods that are high and low in sodium and offers practical advice for reducing sodium intake, both of which make the film much more useful to the patient who has been diagnosed as hypertensive or one who has a known family history of the disorder. BROCHURE
Sodium Sense, Food Marketing Institute, 1981. From Consumer Communications, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, and from Food Marketing Institute, 1750 K S1. NW, Washington DC 20006, 12-page foldout and chart, single copy free from FDA; multiple copies from the Institute: 1-5 copies, free; 6-99 copies, 1O¢ each; 100-999, $8 per hundred; $70 per thousand. Designed to help consumers understand the relationship between sodium and health, this brochure describes the role sodium plays in the diet, gives suggestions on how to find sodium on food labels and how to reduce sodium when preparing food, and includes a list of the sodium and potassium contents of a number of common foods . The information is attractively presented , though it may confuse readers at one point. The text warns that sodium may be hidden in foods and for the consumer to look for the words salt, sodium, or soda on the label. The sample label then highlights high-sodium ingredients, including "hydrolyzed vegetable protein," an ingredient that does not include any of the above words. Aside from this inconsistency, the brochure is a reliable handout for clients and patients. Correction The address for the distributor of Yummy Designs, the stuffed toys shaped like fruits and vegetables (see JNE 15:151,1983) is Yummy Designs, 128-36 12th St., #44, Chino , CA 91710, (714) 591-5256. Also, the jumbo size is 2 Yz " not 2 Yz" as originally printed.
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Intercom 102, Food for All: Teaching against hunger, 1982. From Global Perspectives in Education, 218 E. 18 St., New York, NY 10003,40 pp., $4 plus 50¢ postage and handling. Legislative Staff Directory, 1983. From Food Research and Action Center, 1319 F St. NW, 5th FI., Washington, DC 20004, 24 pp., $2. This booklet provides the names of members, their telephone and room numbers, and names of aides for the U.S. House of Representatives, Senate, and various Congressional committees involved in food and nutrition issues. Making Sense of the Snack Scene, 1983. From Nutrition Dept., General Mills, Dept. 45, Box 1112, Minneapolis, MN 55440, 16 pp., 40¢. Manual of Clinical Nutrition, Paige, D., editor-in-chief, 1983. From Nutrition Publications, Box 3102, Margate, NJ 08402, annual subscription includes the manual, updating service, and bimonthly Clinical Nutrition Supplements, $97 per year. Manual of Pediatric Nutrition, 1983. From Twin Cities District Dietetic Assn., 2221 University Ave. SE, Suite 300A, Minneapolis, MN 55414, 3-ring binder, $22.50 plus $2.50 postage and handling. Measuring Change in Nutritional Status: Guidelines for assessing the nutritional impact of supplementary feeding programmes for vulnerable groups, 1983. From World Health Organizational Publications Centre, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210,101 pp., $7. Methodologies for Human Population Studies in Nutrition Related to Health: Proceedings of the U.S. -Japan Malnutrition Panels, 1982. From Dr. Gerald Combs, National Institute of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Westwood Bldg., Rm. 606, 5333 Westbard Ave., Bethesda, MD 20205, 195 pp., free. 1983 Guide to Health Information Resources in Print: The health professional's source for free and low-cost materials, 1983. From PAS Publishing, 345-G Serramonte Plaza, Daly City, CA 94015, 432 pp., $24.95. Nutrition and Health, Barlow, K., and P. Bunyard, eds., vol. I, 1982. From AB Academic Publishers, Box 97, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 2PX England, approximately 65 pp., $58 per year. The editors of this new journal intend to keep the publication medically oriented and to "provide a broad perspective on the subject of food and its effect on the human body." Nutritive Value of Convenience Foods, 3d ed., 1983. From West Suburban Dietetic Assn., Box 11m, Hines, IL 60141, $9. Nutrition Research Newsletter, Langseth, L., ed., first published in 1982. From Lyda Associates, Box 700, Palisades, NY 10964, monthly newsletter, $96 per year. The
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editorial staff of this new publication scans approximately 200 journals in nutrition, medicine, public health, and related disciplines to write brief summaries of the latest nutrition research. Oral Rehydration Therapy: An annotated bibliography, 1983. From Pan American Health Organization, 525 23rd St. NW, Washington, DC 20037, 172 pp., $6. Primary Prevention of Essential Hypertension, 1983. From WHO Publications Centre, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210, 40 pp., $2. Protein Wizard, 1982. From Nutrition Passports, 6061 Neva, Chicago, IL 60631, calculator wheel and reference chart, $8. This manual calculator helps you determine the proper portion size of meats for one-third the USRDA for protein and calculates the costs of protein foods to find the best buy. Saccharin: Current status, International Research and Development Corp., 1983. From Calorie Control Council, 5775 PeachtreeDunwoody Rd., Suite 500-D, Atlanta, GA 30342, free. Second Annual School Lunch Survey, Purcell, J., 1983. From Congressional and Governmental Relations Office, National School Boards Assn., 1055 Thomas Jefferson St. NW, Washington, DC 20007,8 pp., free. Self-Regulatory Guidelines for Children's Advertising, 3d ed., 1983. From Children's Advertising Review Unit, Council of Better Business Bureaus, 845 Third Ave., New York, NY 10022, 10 pp., free. The Supermarket Shopper Experience of the Older Consumer: A qualitative research report, Miklos, P., 1982. From Food Marketing Institute, Consumer Affairs Div., 1750 K St., NW, Washington, DC 20006, 34 pp., $5. Shapedown: Weight management program for adolescents, 3d ed., Mellin, L., 1983. From Balboa Publishing, Box 26427, San Francisco, CA 94126, 181 pp., softcover, $12.95 plus $1 shipping; quantity prices available. Now in its third edition, this manual for teens still offers one of the best weight management programs on the market (see JNE 13:70, 1981). You Should Know about Food Ingredients, Cornell University Division of Nutritional Sciences, 1982-1983. From Distribution Center, 7 Research Park, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, 11 pamphlets and fact sheets, $1.90; 25 copies of individual titles, $3. CONSUMER EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
The Best from the Family Heart Kitchens, Becker, N., 1981. From Nancy Becker, Dept. of Medicine, L465, Clinical Nutrition and Lipid Metabolism, Oregon Health Sciences University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland, OR 97201, 152 pp., spiralbound, $9.30. Consumer Guide to Choosing and Using Nutrition Counseling, 1982. From New York Heart Assn., 205 E. 42 St., New York, NY 10017, 9 pp., free with self-addressed, stamped # 10 envelope. Multiple copies available. Cooking to Stay in Shape, 1982. From SHAPE, 4951 Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55416, 3-ring binder, 7" x 9", $10.55.
Diabetes: A book for children, Parker, L., 1981. From Publications Distribution Service, 839 Greene St., Box 1104, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, 4 pp., $15, check payable to Publications Distribution Service. Environmental Nutrition's Ready-reference Guide to Food Additives, 1982. From Environmental Nutrition, 52 Riverside Dr., Suite 15a, New York, NY 10024, poster, $4.50 plus 50¢ postage. Fast Food and the American Diet, rev. ed., 1983. From American Council on Science and Health, 1995 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, 15 pp., $2; quantity prices available. Food and Health Resource Manual, Yep, P., 1982. From the Food Bank, 312 Brokaw Rd., Santa Clara, CA 95059, 3-ring binder Qf written materials and posters, $15. Food, Pregnancy, and Health, 1982. From American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 600 Maryland Ave. SW, Suite 300 East, Washington, DC 20024,10 pp., $16 per 100 copies; $60 per 500 copies, prepaid. Healthline, vol. 1 published in 1982. From Robert A. McNeil Foundation for Health Education, 2855 Campus Dr., San Mateo, CA 94403, monthly magazine, 20 pp., $10 per year; bulk subscriptions available. This new magazine for consumers is intended to educate readers about ways to avoid illness and live long, healthy lives. It includes articles written by researchers as well as reports of current research published in scientific and medical journals. Infant Formula Questions & Answers, 1983. Infant Formula Council, 5775 PeachtreeDunwoody Rd., Suite 500-D, Atlanta, GA 30342, 8-panel foldout, also available in Spanish, single copy free. Life"Saver Fat & Calorie Guide, 1983. From Center for Science in the Public Interest, Box 3099, Washington, DC 20010, poster 18" x 24", $3; laminated, $6. The Limitations of Imitations, 1983. From National Dairy Council, 6300 North River Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018, 8-panel foldout, 20¢. A Matter of Gluten: A food guide for coeliacs, Dunkley, C., 1983. From Colleen Dunkley, Box 504, Port Credit Postal Station, Mississauga, Ontario, L5G 4M2 Canada, 31 pp., $3.50. Nutrition and Motherhood, Alfin-Slater, R., L. Aftergood, and J. Ashley, 1982. From Nutrition and Motherhood, Box 2160,6931 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91405, 28 pp., $2.95; bulk rates available. Pregnancy and You, 1982. From Helen Ou, NIH News Branch, Bldg. 31, Rm. 2B-IO, Bethesda, MD 20205, series of news columns from PHS and NIH, available in Spanish or English, free. Safeway Nutrition Awareness Brochures, 1983. From local Safeway Stores, 5 brochures, 8-panel foldout, Complete Protein Game; Sodium; Diet and Exercise; Good Nutrition; What to Feed a Child 1-5 Years?, free. Selection of Supplements: Help at the vitamin counter, Whitney, E. et aI., 1983. From The Nutrition Company, Box 11102, Tallahassee, FL 32302,10 pp., $3 plus $1 postage and handling; packet of 25, $25 plus $2 postage and handling.
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premenstrual syndrome and its relation, if any, to diet. Discussions of each topic are followed by brief question-and-answer sections, references, and bibliographies. The papers otTer information on the nature of common nutritional disorders in women, case studies, and treatment recommendations. The editorial staff has done an excellent job of organizing these papers into a readable and coherent publication which any health professional interested in the special nutritional needs of women should read.
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Journal of Nutrition, Growth and Cancer, Tryfiates, G., ed., vol. 1, no. 1 published in March 1983 . From Food and Nutrition Press, 155 Post Rd. E., Westport, CT 06880, quarterly, approx. 70 pp., $80 per year. The editor of this new journal aims to publish biochemically-oriented papers on nutrition as it relates to growth, cell proliferation, regulation and cancer genesis and establishment. PROCEEDINGS
Nutrition Concerns of Women: A symposium for health professionals, 1983 . From Continuing Dental Education, SC-62, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, 116 pp., $15, also available: home study course to accompany proceedings, syllabus, examination, $30, Washington State residents, add $1.19 sales tax. At a symposium held in October 1982, researchers presented the latest findings on nutrition and women's health. Among the topics covered in the proceedings are fad diets, eating disorders, alcohol, cancer, anemia, pregnancy, lactation, and osteoporosis. There is only passing mention of VOLUME
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R. P. Scherer Survey of Health and Nutrition Literature, vol. 1 published in 1981. From R. P. Scherer Survey, Box 7220, Silver Spring, MD 2CB07, monthly $18 per year. First published in 1981, this newsletter offers abstracts of research articles from various nutrition and medical journals. Emphasis is given to work on vitamins and minerals, though a wide range of topics appears in each issue. Approximately 15 abstracts are compiled each month.
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Off to a Good Start: Practical nutrition for family day care, Strobl, C., and N. Van Domelen, 1982. From Wildwood Publications, 1800 Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80206, 130 pp., $6.95. Written primarily for adults who are running family day care homes, this booklet gives basic nutrition facts, menus and recipes, practical advice, and activities such as stories, songs, and games to help providers improve their own eating habits as well as those of their charges. The authors base their meals on the minimum nutritional requirements established for the USDA Child Care Food Program. Both parents and day care providers will find that the suggested activities solve many of the problems of childrearing from ways to sponsor a sugar-free birthday party without sparking a toddler uprising to tips on painlessly introducing vegetables into the diet. The content is enhanced by simple line drawings and a clean layout.
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CURRICULUM (P-9) Choose Well, Be Well, California Department of Education, NET Program, 1982. From Publications Sales, California State Dept. of Education, Box 271, Sacramento, CA 95802, 5 vols.: A Curriculum for Preschool and Kindergarten, 200 pp., $3.75; A Curriculum Guide for the Primary Grades, 250 pp., $3.75; A Curriculum Guide for the Upper Elementary Grades, 215 pp., $3 .75, A Resource Manual for Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary Teachers, 33 pp., $2.25; A Resource Manual for Secondary Teachers, 49 pp., $2.25. Developed around the minimum proficiency levels for nutrition education in California schools, this series provides lessons and activities by age group. There are many novel teaching ideas but the treatment of nutrition concepts is uneven. For instance, the developers incorporate alternative foods such as tofu into the activities but when choosing a sample school lunch menu, they pick one that starts with hot dogs and french fries. As a general resource for teachers, though, the curricula has much to otTer. BOOKLET (6-9) Eating Right, Schwartz, A. K., and D. Guth, 1982. From Janus Books, 2501 Industrial Parkway West, Hayward, CA 94545, 47 pp., teacher's manual, 4 pp., $2.55. This booklet teaches readers how to choose a balanced diet from the Four Food Groups. Although the two featured characters, a white boy and black girl, are teenagers, this publication could be used with
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adults who have difficulty with the English language. The workbook format, liberal use of labeled food graphics, and numerous fill-in-the-blank questions reinforce the nutrition concepts and make the booklet easy to follow. However, one set of instructions detract from the booklet's effectiveness. The authors continually tell the readers to look at a group of nutritious foods and "mark an X" on their favorites. Although the intent of the exercise is to show readers that they already enjoy many of the foods in the various food groups, the authors could have made this point clearer by asking readers to circle, not cross out or eliminate, their choices. The teacher's manual suggests teaching aids and topics for discussion; it also includes a basic nutrient chart, a vocabulary list, and an answer key. CA. VIDEOCASSETTE (8-12) Eating ... A Better Way for Today, Dairy Council, 1981. From Dairy Council, 12450 N. Washington, Thornton, CO 80241, videocassette, Yz" VHS, Y2" Beta, or %", 43 min.; 4 parts: Eat to Compete, 13 min.; Eating for the Health of It, 10 min.; Great American Eating Scene, 10 min.; Weighing the Facts about Weight Control, 10 min., $130; 4 learning packets, $35 each, or $130 for set. This four-part videocassette introduces teens to the issues of athletics and nutrition, health foods, snack foods, and weight control. Formats vary from narration to guest speakers (William Jarvis on how to spot a quack) to simulated interactions, one between an athlete and an exercise physiologist and another between a health food store cashier and a customer. The information is sound, and though the presentation is not perfect because some of the participants had difficulty acting, others could not keep a straight face, and in some instances the volume rose and fell depending on the angle of the speaker's face to the microphone, teens will probably enjoy watching this videocassette and will come to better understand some current nutrition issues. The learning packets are somewhat overpriced for the amount of information they contain. FILM (4-12) A Food-chooser's Guide to the Well-fed Cell, 1982. From Coronet Films, 363 W. Erie St., Chicago, IL 60601, 22 min., 16 mm, $425, or videocassette, $297.
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If your cells are happy and healthy, you will be happy and healthy. Such is the premise of this film on nutrition for the elementary and secondary school child. The script and production techniques are humorous and attention grabbing. Animated cells run around gobbling up nutrients and going about the work of keeping bodies running, while "swashbuckling cells" attack infections. Effective use is made of the Five Food Groups to explain variety and balance in meal planning, though some students might be confused by seeing a fish swim out of a cracked chicken egg or finding ice cream in both the dairy group and the fifth group of fats and sweets. The film is a good introduction to nutrition, but for students to understand the volume of concepts - nutrients, Five Food Groups, balanced diets, empty calories, enrichment, labeling, and imitation products - supplementary materials or classroom discussion are needed.
FILMSTRIPS (8-12 + ) That's Inedible! Common misconceptions about food and nutrition, 1982. From The Learning Seed, 21250 N. Andover Rd., Kildeer, IL 60047, 2 filmstrips, two audiocassettes (audible and inaudible cues) 41 min. total, teaching guide, 25 pp., 2 black line masters, Eating Without Myths, 24-page booklet, $62. Also available: Salt: Sodium in daily diets, 1981, filmstrip, audiocassette (audible and inaudible cues), 12 min., teaching guide, 25 pp., black line master, The Sodium Content of Your Food, 36-page booklet, $32; Fast Food: A nutrition survival guide, 1981, filmstrip, audiocassette (audible and inaudible cues), 15 min., 3 black line masters, teaching guide, 21 pp., $32; Our Changing Diet: The soft drink revolution, 1982, 2 filmstrips, 2 audiocassettes (audible and inaudible cues), 30 min. total, 2 black line masters, teaching guide, 16 pp., $59. Each filmstrip set includes copies of the scripts and one-page review sheets; some have additional materials. They are all targeted to young adults. That's Inedible: Common Misconceptions about Food and Nutrition pits three cartoon characters against three monkeys in a nutrition quiz. The moderator asks 10 questions, a few of which are inconsequential: Is chicken soup good for colds and better than tomato or mushroom soup? The answers to the questions set straight some common nutrition myths such as: there are certain foods that
make you live longer; people know instinctively what is good to eat; if vitamins are good for you, more are better; and natural foods are better than processed foods. The filmstrip is animated and amply explains some of the more common notions about nutrition. Salt: Sodium in Daily Diets begins with a brief history of the Greeks' and Romans' use of salt and moves quickly to the prevalence of hypertension in today's society. Citing the recommenation from the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs for limiting daily intake to 5 grams of salt or 2 grams of sodium, the narrator compares the sodium content of foods and emphasizes the large amounts contributed by additives during food processing. He suggests the use of salt substitutes, spices, and fresh foods as a way of reducing sodium intake. Though the information is valuable, the filmstrip lacks that certain zest needed to appeal to young adults. "During the 1980s, the amount spent by the average family in eating out will come close to the amount spent in the supermarket," says the narrator in Fast Food: A Nutrition Survival Guide. She spends the remainder of the filmstrip evaluating the nutritional content of popular fast foods, most of which contain large amounts of fats, sugars, energy, and sodium. The narrator does not ask the viewer to give up fast foods but offers tips on simple ways to improve the nutritonal value of the meals by choosing more nutritious beverages and side dishes. Teens could learn much from this filmstrip and would probably enjoy listening to the narrator scrutinize their favorite fast foods. The first part of The Soft Drink Revolution follows the intriguing history of soft drinks from Joseph Priestley's essay on impregnating water with fixed air through the Civil War-ravaged South and the use of French Wine of Coca (Coca-Cola) as a treatment for a hangover, then through the use of Brad's Drink (Pepsi-Cola) for indigestion, and finally to the staggering U.S. per capita consumption figures of 410 12-oz servings of soda yearly. The second part discusses the possible health effects from soft drink ingredients such as sugar, caffeine, saccharin, caramel color, and brominated vegetable oil. It briefly mentions past and present advertising tactics. Together these two tapes argue strongly for the substitution of soft drinks by milk, fruit juices, and water. VOLUME
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Be Well: The later years, 1983. From Churchill Films, 662 North Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069, 4 films: HeaIth in the Later Years, Nutrition in the Later Years, Physical Fitness in the Later Years, Stress in the Later Years, ave. 24 min. each, series: 16 mm, $1,595; videocassette, (Y2" and %") $1,195; single films: 16 mm, $450; videocassette, $340; rental, $40 for 3 days. Milton Berle, now in his 70s and witty as ever, hosts this series of four films on healthful living for people over sixty. Along with his sidekicks Fred, a spirited man excited about retirement, and Muriel, his sluggish, unmotivated wife who represents the sloth in all of us, Uncle Miltie encourages viewers to enjoy their older years. HeaIth in the Later Years gives an overview of the major health issues for this time of life, and the remaining three films elaborate on the specifics of nutrition, physical fitness, and stress reduction. Based on the "use it or lose it" philosophy, the films show how older couples and individuals can remain socially and physically active. Arthritis keeping you from exercising? Try swimming. Dripping sink fraying your nerves? Fix it or, if you can't get to it right away, listen to Chopin through headphones. A bit unconventional, but effective. Even those viewers under 60 will enjoy these entertaining and highly motivating films. VOLUME
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The Creative Eater's Handbook: Better nutrition through vegetarian eating, Pemberton, C. and M. Brown, 1983. From Publications Dept., American Heart Association, Box 5157, Oakland, CA 94605, 36 pp., $1 (1-24 copies); 50(1: each (24 or more copies); prepaid orders only. Despite its small size, this booklet offers all the essentials of vegetarian nutrition. The authors discuss the different kinds of vegetarians, the health benefits of a meatless diet, methods of complementing proteins, and sources of vegetable protein. They suggest food plans and the stockin-trade of vegetarian books-recipes. Nothing fancy here, just ideas for such basics as split pea soup, falafel, granola, tofu quiche, burrito, and beans and rice. For the uninitiated the booklet is an excellent introduction to vegetarian nutrition, although one of the graphics illustrating how the amino acids in peanuts and sunflower seeds complement each other could be confusing. Even the occasional typographical error does not detract from this visually appealing and informative publication.
Diabetes and Alcohol, Franz, M. J., 1983. From International Diabetes Center, 4959 Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55416, foldout pamphlet, 5 pp., $1, postage 50(1: In simple, easy to understand terms, this pamphlet provides information and guidelines to help diabetics make an informed decision about the use of alcohol. Adult diabetics will find the explanation of alcohol metabolism and alcohol's effect on blood glucose levels both clear and uncomplicated. Practical guidelines such as never drink on an empty stomach and avoid drinks that contain large amounts of sugar are also included. One especially helpful feature is a chart which provides a list of several alcoholic beverages; their serving size; the amount of alcohol, carbohydrate, and calories they contain; and the equivalent exchanges for non-insulin dependent diabetics. C.A.
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Nutrition for the Newborn, 1983. From The Polished Apple, 3742 Seahorn Dr., Malibu, CA 90265, 3 filmstrips: part 1: Breast-feeding, part 2: Formula Feeding, and part 3: Supplemental Foods, approx. 15 min. each, audible and inaudible cues, $149.75; slides or videotape, $269.75. For a relatively short presentation of infant nutrition, this series covers the essentials: nutrition for breast feeding mothers; proper selection, preparation, and storage of formulas for mothers who choose to bottlefeed or to combine both feeding methods; and the types of supplemental foods that mothers should introduce during their babies' first year. The filmstrips present a balance of pros and cons for both breastfeeding and bottle feeding mothers and support women in whichever method they decide to use. The information is valuable for any expectant or new mother, though the graphis show mostly white, middle-class women. The main flaw is that the presentation is somewhat boring, and the narrator sounds like she is reading from a script that has certain key words marked for emphasis. Because of this, the series would best be used by an extremely interested and motivated audience.
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Food for the Teenager during and after Pregnancy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1982. From Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Publication no. (HRSA) 82-5106, 31 pp., $4.50. From this publication, the pregnant teenager could learn much about her pregnancy and the foods she needs to eat. Topics include the Five Food Groups, weight gain, sample meal patterns, solutions to common problems during pregnancy, and food assistance programs. The information is sound and the language is clear and appropriate to teenage readers, but the facts are presented without much enthusiasm. Consequently, the average teenager probably would not enjoy reading the entire booklet. Little information is specific to teenage mothers or mothers-to-be. There is an excellent section on weight gain for the pregnant woman, but the importance of a balanced diet to the growth and development of both the teeanger and her unborn child is not sufficiently emphasized. Another drawback is that topics such as choosing nutritious foods in the school cafeteria and coping with the physical and emotional changes that make the teenager feel different and isolated from her peers are not included. Topics such as these would have strengthened the publication and made it more relevant to its readers. C.A.
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Nutrition: The third trimester, 1981. From Lifecircle, 2378 Cornell Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626, 80 slides; audiocassette, 18 min. (audible cues), teacher's guide, 2 pp., food plan, 2 pp., $90; 2-week rental or preview cost of $25 can be applied toward purchase. Many women wrongly believe that once they reach the third trimester of pregnancy, the importance of diet to the developing baby lessens. This relatively short slide series provides childbirth educators, physicians, and hospital personnel with the basic information they need to teach women how nutrition affects the last three months of pregnancy. It emphasizes the special needs of women with high-risk pregnancies and who require Cesarean sections and discusses weight gain, diet therapy for common pregnancy problems and discomforts, and the risks to the baby of poor maternal diet, smoking, and consumption of alcohol, caffeine, and saccharin. Though developed for professionals, the narrator uses nontechnical language to present the information and gives such sensible advice that pregnant women would do well to watch the slides themselves. POSTER
The Two-Week Eat Better, Feel-Great Guide, 1982. From Community Nutrition Institute, 1146 19th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036, poster, 18Y2" x 24", $3.50, quantity prices available. Maintaining one's health and well-being through sound health habits and nutrition is the thrust of this poster. The attractive design and bright colors enhance the poster's ability to impart its message. The authors instruct the readers to "learn a tip a day for two weeks" and to follow the tips for the rest of our lives. The 14 tips resemble the seven Dietary Guideline with a few changes and some additions: check the food labels and eat foods with few additives, exercise, play each: day, and do not smoke. A brief explanation follows each tip. Segments of the scientific community will probably criticize some of the tips as they did the Dietary Guidelines. The authors explain most of the concepts in clear, familiar terms appropriate to consumers. For instance, they explain milligrams of sodium in terms of teaspoons. Unfortunately, they oversimplify and confuse the issue of weight control. First, they toss around the terms overweight, obesity, aver34
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age body weight, and ideal body weight without defining them. Then describe a lean body as "one which is 5 to 10070 belowaverage weight for your age and body type." Their discussion of weight control virtually ignores the benefits of exercise. After reading this muddled passage, normalweight readers who already are lean may wrongly think that they should diet. Despite the flaws in discussing weight control, the poster does provide some useful tips on how to eat and feel better. c.A. AUDIOVISUAL
Shake the Habit! Learning to live without salt, 1982. From Polished Apple, 3742 Seahorn Dr., Malibu, CA 90265, slides or filmstrip, 12 min., teacher's guide, 10 pp., filmstrip, $49.75; slides, $89.75. Granted, the central character resembles a gray baked potato. Even so, the filmstrip in a brief time succeeds in conveying practical suggestions for moderating sodium intake. Topics include the physical effects of too much sodium in the body, high sodium foods within the Four Food Groups, low sodium alternatives, and tips on preparing delicious meals without the use of salt. The teacher's guide is a computer-printed synopsis of the program and includes objectives, references, a few recipes, and the script. The program, designed to be nontechnical for high school and college students and the general public, presents such practical and basic information that it also would be useful to health professionals working with hypertensive patients. FILM
Salt: The hidden threat, 1982. From Alfred Higgins Productions, 9100 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069, film, 16 mm, 21 min ., teacher's guide, 1 page, $3%. Focusing on the high sodium intake in this country, this film mentions the dangers of hypertension and gives advice on ways to reduce sodium intake by reading
labels, using fresh foods, and substituting different spices for salt. The film does not elaborate on why hypertension is so dangerous, nor does it indicate if people with low to moderate blood pressure should worry about sodium intake. Considering that the audience for this film is junior high students to adults, it is important that viewers be convinced of a present danger to health from sodium before they are likely to change dietary habits. The film gives much useful information on foods that are high and low in sodium and offers practical advice for reducing sodium intake, both of which make the film much more useful to the patient who has been diagnosed as hypertensive or one who has a known family history of the disorder. BROCHURE
Sodium Sense, Food Marketing Institute, 1981. From Consumer Communications, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, and from Food Marketing Institute, 1750 K S1. NW, Washington DC 20006, 12-page foldout and chart, single copy free from FDA; multiple copies from the Institute: 1-5 copies, free; 6-99 copies, 1O¢ each; 100-999, $8 per hundred; $70 per thousand. Designed to help consumers understand the relationship between sodium and health, this brochure describes the role sodium plays in the diet, gives suggestions on how to find sodium on food labels and how to reduce sodium when preparing food, and includes a list of the sodium and potassium contents of a number of common foods . The information is attractively presented , though it may confuse readers at one point. The text warns that sodium may be hidden in foods and for the consumer to look for the words salt, sodium, or soda on the label. The sample label then highlights high-sodium ingredients, including "hydrolyzed vegetable protein," an ingredient that does not include any of the above words. Aside from this inconsistency, the brochure is a reliable handout for clients and patients. Correction The address for the distributor of Yummy Designs, the stuffed toys shaped like fruits and vegetables (see JNE 15:151,1983) is Yummy Designs, 128-36 12th St., #44, Chino , CA 91710, (714) 591-5256. Also, the jumbo size is 2 Yz " not 2 Yz" as originally printed.
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Intercom 102, Food for All: Teaching against hunger, 1982. From Global Perspectives in Education, 218 E. 18 St., New York, NY 10003,40 pp., $4 plus 50¢ postage and handling. Legislative Staff Directory, 1983. From Food Research and Action Center, 1319 F St. NW, 5th FI., Washington, DC 20004, 24 pp., $2. This booklet provides the names of members, their telephone and room numbers, and names of aides for the U.S. House of Representatives, Senate, and various Congressional committees involved in food and nutrition issues. Making Sense of the Snack Scene, 1983. From Nutrition Dept., General Mills, Dept. 45, Box 1112, Minneapolis, MN 55440, 16 pp., 40¢. Manual of Clinical Nutrition, Paige, D., editor-in-chief, 1983. From Nutrition Publications, Box 3102, Margate, NJ 08402, annual subscription includes the manual, updating service, and bimonthly Clinical Nutrition Supplements, $97 per year. Manual of Pediatric Nutrition, 1983. From Twin Cities District Dietetic Assn., 2221 University Ave. SE, Suite 300A, Minneapolis, MN 55414, 3-ring binder, $22.50 plus $2.50 postage and handling. Measuring Change in Nutritional Status: Guidelines for assessing the nutritional impact of supplementary feeding programmes for vulnerable groups, 1983. From World Health Organizational Publications Centre, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210,101 pp., $7. Methodologies for Human Population Studies in Nutrition Related to Health: Proceedings of the U.S. -Japan Malnutrition Panels, 1982. From Dr. Gerald Combs, National Institute of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Westwood Bldg., Rm. 606, 5333 Westbard Ave., Bethesda, MD 20205, 195 pp., free. 1983 Guide to Health Information Resources in Print: The health professional's source for free and low-cost materials, 1983. From PAS Publishing, 345-G Serramonte Plaza, Daly City, CA 94015, 432 pp., $24.95. Nutrition and Health, Barlow, K., and P. Bunyard, eds., vol. I, 1982. From AB Academic Publishers, Box 97, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 2PX England, approximately 65 pp., $58 per year. The editors of this new journal intend to keep the publication medically oriented and to "provide a broad perspective on the subject of food and its effect on the human body." Nutritive Value of Convenience Foods, 3d ed., 1983. From West Suburban Dietetic Assn., Box 11m, Hines, IL 60141, $9. Nutrition Research Newsletter, Langseth, L., ed., first published in 1982. From Lyda Associates, Box 700, Palisades, NY 10964, monthly newsletter, $96 per year. The
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editorial staff of this new publication scans approximately 200 journals in nutrition, medicine, public health, and related disciplines to write brief summaries of the latest nutrition research. Oral Rehydration Therapy: An annotated bibliography, 1983. From Pan American Health Organization, 525 23rd St. NW, Washington, DC 20037, 172 pp., $6. Primary Prevention of Essential Hypertension, 1983. From WHO Publications Centre, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210, 40 pp., $2. Protein Wizard, 1982. From Nutrition Passports, 6061 Neva, Chicago, IL 60631, calculator wheel and reference chart, $8. This manual calculator helps you determine the proper portion size of meats for one-third the USRDA for protein and calculates the costs of protein foods to find the best buy. Saccharin: Current status, International Research and Development Corp., 1983. From Calorie Control Council, 5775 PeachtreeDunwoody Rd., Suite 500-D, Atlanta, GA 30342, free. Second Annual School Lunch Survey, Purcell, J., 1983. From Congressional and Governmental Relations Office, National School Boards Assn., 1055 Thomas Jefferson St. NW, Washington, DC 20007,8 pp., free. Self-Regulatory Guidelines for Children's Advertising, 3d ed., 1983. From Children's Advertising Review Unit, Council of Better Business Bureaus, 845 Third Ave., New York, NY 10022, 10 pp., free. The Supermarket Shopper Experience of the Older Consumer: A qualitative research report, Miklos, P., 1982. From Food Marketing Institute, Consumer Affairs Div., 1750 K St., NW, Washington, DC 20006, 34 pp., $5. Shapedown: Weight management program for adolescents, 3d ed., Mellin, L., 1983. From Balboa Publishing, Box 26427, San Francisco, CA 94126, 181 pp., softcover, $12.95 plus $1 shipping; quantity prices available. Now in its third edition, this manual for teens still offers one of the best weight management programs on the market (see JNE 13:70, 1981). You Should Know about Food Ingredients, Cornell University Division of Nutritional Sciences, 1982-1983. From Distribution Center, 7 Research Park, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, 11 pamphlets and fact sheets, $1.90; 25 copies of individual titles, $3. CONSUMER EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
The Best from the Family Heart Kitchens, Becker, N., 1981. From Nancy Becker, Dept. of Medicine, L465, Clinical Nutrition and Lipid Metabolism, Oregon Health Sciences University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland, OR 97201, 152 pp., spiralbound, $9.30. Consumer Guide to Choosing and Using Nutrition Counseling, 1982. From New York Heart Assn., 205 E. 42 St., New York, NY 10017, 9 pp., free with self-addressed, stamped # 10 envelope. Multiple copies available. Cooking to Stay in Shape, 1982. From SHAPE, 4951 Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55416, 3-ring binder, 7" x 9", $10.55.
Diabetes: A book for children, Parker, L., 1981. From Publications Distribution Service, 839 Greene St., Box 1104, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, 4 pp., $15, check payable to Publications Distribution Service. Environmental Nutrition's Ready-reference Guide to Food Additives, 1982. From Environmental Nutrition, 52 Riverside Dr., Suite 15a, New York, NY 10024, poster, $4.50 plus 50¢ postage. Fast Food and the American Diet, rev. ed., 1983. From American Council on Science and Health, 1995 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, 15 pp., $2; quantity prices available. Food and Health Resource Manual, Yep, P., 1982. From the Food Bank, 312 Brokaw Rd., Santa Clara, CA 95059, 3-ring binder Qf written materials and posters, $15. Food, Pregnancy, and Health, 1982. From American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 600 Maryland Ave. SW, Suite 300 East, Washington, DC 20024,10 pp., $16 per 100 copies; $60 per 500 copies, prepaid. Healthline, vol. 1 published in 1982. From Robert A. McNeil Foundation for Health Education, 2855 Campus Dr., San Mateo, CA 94403, monthly magazine, 20 pp., $10 per year; bulk subscriptions available. This new magazine for consumers is intended to educate readers about ways to avoid illness and live long, healthy lives. It includes articles written by researchers as well as reports of current research published in scientific and medical journals. Infant Formula Questions & Answers, 1983. Infant Formula Council, 5775 PeachtreeDunwoody Rd., Suite 500-D, Atlanta, GA 30342, 8-panel foldout, also available in Spanish, single copy free. Life"Saver Fat & Calorie Guide, 1983. From Center for Science in the Public Interest, Box 3099, Washington, DC 20010, poster 18" x 24", $3; laminated, $6. The Limitations of Imitations, 1983. From National Dairy Council, 6300 North River Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018, 8-panel foldout, 20¢. A Matter of Gluten: A food guide for coeliacs, Dunkley, C., 1983. From Colleen Dunkley, Box 504, Port Credit Postal Station, Mississauga, Ontario, L5G 4M2 Canada, 31 pp., $3.50. Nutrition and Motherhood, Alfin-Slater, R., L. Aftergood, and J. Ashley, 1982. From Nutrition and Motherhood, Box 2160,6931 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91405, 28 pp., $2.95; bulk rates available. Pregnancy and You, 1982. From Helen Ou, NIH News Branch, Bldg. 31, Rm. 2B-IO, Bethesda, MD 20205, series of news columns from PHS and NIH, available in Spanish or English, free. Safeway Nutrition Awareness Brochures, 1983. From local Safeway Stores, 5 brochures, 8-panel foldout, Complete Protein Game; Sodium; Diet and Exercise; Good Nutrition; What to Feed a Child 1-5 Years?, free. Selection of Supplements: Help at the vitamin counter, Whitney, E. et aI., 1983. From The Nutrition Company, Box 11102, Tallahassee, FL 32302,10 pp., $3 plus $1 postage and handling; packet of 25, $25 plus $2 postage and handling.
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