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How to Get Reduced Price Meals Into Your School
of Sciences-National Research CO-Jncil, 2101 Constitutio:l Ave., Washington, DC 20148, 79 pp., single copies free (limited supply only). The problems outlined in this publication are classified into: new foods; food processing; food composition; and nutrition and health. Discussion of each area includes a description, background information, possible solutions, special requirements, a bibliography, and key contact . exp~rts. Research workers and food technologists may find the publication helpful to direct research efforts toward solving these problems. It will also be of interest to nutrition educators and others involved in food-oriented programs who want to keep current on these issues, many of which are not only problems of developing countries but have universal implications. How to Get Reduced Price Meals Into Your School, undated (ca 1974). From The Children's Foundation, 1028 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 614, Washington, DC 20036, 24 pp., free. This handbook offers emotional but clear step-by-step guidelines for obtaining reduced cost lunches in school. Suggestions are made for formation of an action committee, writing and presenting a petition to school officials, possible responses to administrative reasons for denying the request, etc. It is written for parents but also contains information pertinent to those directly involved with the school lunch program and administration. Food Rights Handbook, 1974. From The Children's Foundation, 1028 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 614, Washington, DC 20036, 43 pp., spiral bound, mimeo, $1.00. This publication explains the various Federal food assistance programs in straightforward language and encourages eligible people to participate. Programs designed for children, women and children, families, and the elderly are discussed separately. The appendix includes information for eligibility determination, a listing of offices participating in the Supplemental Foods and WIC Programs, and a listing of organizations offering information and assistance. The information should be useful to the nutrition educator for personal information as well as in counseling people eligible for the programs. A Guide to Good Nutrition from Del Monte, 1974. From Del Monte Nutrition Guide, Dept. J., P.O. Box 11015, San 144 / Journal of NUTRITION EDUCATION
Francisco, CA 9410 1, 8 pp. foldout chart, insert 2 pp., single copies free. Included are: 1) a table of composition of Del Monte products giving some nutrient values (e.g. , sodium) by weight and others by perceatage of the U.S. RDA; 2) an explanation of nutrition labeling, discussion of the listed nutrients and their functions; and 3) general nutrition information stressing 1he need fo:- variety in the d'et and a plan br diet evaluation based on a comparison of average daily nutrient intake to the U.S. RDA. The information is sound, written in an easy to understand manner (especially evident in the section on diet evaluation) and should be useful in teaching nutrition labeling to consumers. Nutrition Education Materials, 1974. From The Nutrition Foundation, Inc., 888 17th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20006, (162 pp.), spiral bound, $5.00. This index was prepared to assist teachers and the general public acquire useful nutrition pamphlets and leaflets. The same materials are listed four ways: by alphabetical order, source, subject matter, and readership level. A separate section lists audiovisual materials, addresses of sources listed, and other resources. The index is well-organized and appears easy to use. However, the materials are only listed under various categories and are not evaluated nor necessarily recommended; this judgment IS left to the user. A Catta Full of West Indian Dishes, Browne, M.S. and Browne, V.M., 1973. From P.O. Box 123, St. John, VI 00830, or P.O. Box 2953, St. Thomas, VI 00801, 63 pp., $3.50 per copy postpaid. Those interested in the foods and dishes of the Caribbean will enjoy this booklet of recipes and wine suggestions for "tea" (breakfast), lunch, and dinner. The booklet is coauthored by a nutritionist. (A "catta" means a cloth tightly rolled into a circular piece for carrying a load on the head.) Elementary
Coloring Tear Sheets for New Funtrition in Elementary School Menus, James, E.W., 1974. From American School Food Service Assn., 4104 E. Iliff, Denver, CO 80222, 38 pp., $2.10 for single copy; $18.50-10 copies; $76.25-50 copies; $151.50-111 copies. Thirty-three master coloring tear sheets and five crossword puzzles on nutrition for use with the school lunch menus are contained in this material. They are designed for children in grades
K-5. A variety of nutrition info;-mation is given in each sheet such as nutrient function, sources of nutrients, the Basic Four Food Groups, good dental health, and eating breakfast. The material would give children practice in coloring or writing names of foods, neither of which are skills necessary for selecting a balanced diet. No opportunity is provided for the child to use the information nor for the teacher to test to see if the information has been learned. There seems to be much sketchy information covered at various levels. It could be used as a supportive classroom activity, but further teaching of nutrition would be necessary. Kick the Sweet Snack Habit, Burgess, Po, 1974. From Johnson Publishers, P. 0_ Box 677, Twin Lakes, WI 53181, 20 pp., 25 cents plus large self-addressed envelope with 30 cents postage. Although this booklet seems designed as a coloring book primarily, it also includes dental health information. It discusses brushing, flossing, and germ prevention, and-alth()ugh it is titled Kick the Sweet Snack Habit-only three of its 20 pages discuss food. The nutritional information stresses eating a good breakfast, food selection from the Basic Four, and good and poor snacks. White bread is listed as a poor snack along with cake, cookies, candy. etc., which is misleading, at least from a dental health viewpoint . The coloring book might be used as a supportive activity, but the child would need basic nutrition instruction to receive adequate information on this subject.
Interr.leclL'Ite/ Jr. High Of California Food and People, Agricultural Extension Service, 1974. From Joanne Ikeda, Nutrition Education Specialist, 323 Morgan Hall, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720; eight 4-page pamphlets; 8 mimeo leaders' guides, 6-8 pp. each; 6 recipe sheets; $10.00 per kit. The history of California is used to introduce nutrition concepts and activities for 11- to 13-year old youth. Units include study of the foodways of early Indians, conquistadores and missionaries, mountain men and trappers, cowboys and vaqueros, Asian-Americans, blacks in the West, and Gold Rush pioneers. Each unit uses different "bright ideas" and teaching goals. Suggested activities include class discussions, story telling, games, quizzes, special projects, and food preparation. The units would be excellent for integrating nutrition into the Vol. 6, No.4, October-December, 1974
Francisco, CA 9410 1, 8 pp. foldout chart, insert 2 pp., single copies free. Included are: 1) a table of composition of Del Monte products giving some nutrient values (e.g. , sodium) by weight and others by perceatage of the U.S. RDA; 2) an explanation of nutrition labeling, discussion of the listed nutrients and their functions; and 3) general nutrition information stressing 1he need fo:- variety in the d'et and a plan br diet evaluation based on a comparison of average daily nutrient intake to the U.S. RDA. The information is sound, written in an easy to understand manner (especially evident in the section on diet evaluation) and should be useful in teaching nutrition labeling to consumers. Nutrition Education Materials, 1974. From The Nutrition Foundation, Inc., 888 17th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20006, (162 pp.), spiral bound, $5.00. This index was prepared to assist teachers and the general public acquire useful nutrition pamphlets and leaflets. The same materials are listed four ways: by alphabetical order, source, subject matter, and readership level. A separate section lists audiovisual materials, addresses of sources listed, and other resources. The index is well-organized and appears easy to use. However, the materials are only listed under various categories and are not evaluated nor necessarily recommended; this judgment IS left to the user. A Catta Full of West Indian Dishes, Browne, M.S. and Browne, V.M., 1973. From P.O. Box 123, St. John, VI 00830, or P.O. Box 2953, St. Thomas, VI 00801, 63 pp., $3.50 per copy postpaid. Those interested in the foods and dishes of the Caribbean will enjoy this booklet of recipes and wine suggestions for "tea" (breakfast), lunch, and dinner. The booklet is coauthored by a nutritionist. (A "catta" means a cloth tightly rolled into a circular piece for carrying a load on the head.) Elementary
Coloring Tear Sheets for New Funtrition in Elementary School Menus, James, E.W., 1974. From American School Food Service Assn., 4104 E. Iliff, Denver, CO 80222, 38 pp., $2.10 for single copy; $18.50-10 copies; $76.25-50 copies; $151.50-111 copies. Thirty-three master coloring tear sheets and five crossword puzzles on nutrition for use with the school lunch menus are contained in this material. They are designed for children in grades
K-5. A variety of nutrition info;-mation is given in each sheet such as nutrient function, sources of nutrients, the Basic Four Food Groups, good dental health, and eating breakfast. The material would give children practice in coloring or writing names of foods, neither of which are skills necessary for selecting a balanced diet. No opportunity is provided for the child to use the information nor for the teacher to test to see if the information has been learned. There seems to be much sketchy information covered at various levels. It could be used as a supportive classroom activity, but further teaching of nutrition would be necessary. Kick the Sweet Snack Habit, Burgess, Po, 1974. From Johnson Publishers, P. 0_ Box 677, Twin Lakes, WI 53181, 20 pp., 25 cents plus large self-addressed envelope with 30 cents postage. Although this booklet seems designed as a coloring book primarily, it also includes dental health information. It discusses brushing, flossing, and germ prevention, and-alth()ugh it is titled Kick the Sweet Snack Habit-only three of its 20 pages discuss food. The nutritional information stresses eating a good breakfast, food selection from the Basic Four, and good and poor snacks. White bread is listed as a poor snack along with cake, cookies, candy. etc., which is misleading, at least from a dental health viewpoint . The coloring book might be used as a supportive activity, but the child would need basic nutrition instruction to receive adequate information on this subject.
Interr.leclL'Ite/ Jr. High Of California Food and People, Agricultural Extension Service, 1974. From Joanne Ikeda, Nutrition Education Specialist, 323 Morgan Hall, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720; eight 4-page pamphlets; 8 mimeo leaders' guides, 6-8 pp. each; 6 recipe sheets; $10.00 per kit. The history of California is used to introduce nutrition concepts and activities for 11- to 13-year old youth. Units include study of the foodways of early Indians, conquistadores and missionaries, mountain men and trappers, cowboys and vaqueros, Asian-Americans, blacks in the West, and Gold Rush pioneers. Each unit uses different "bright ideas" and teaching goals. Suggested activities include class discussions, story telling, games, quizzes, special projects, and food preparation. The units would be excellent for integrating nutrition into the Vol. 6, No.4, October-December, 1974