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Inservice curriculum
eDUCATIONAL I8ATERIALS Beginning with this issue an attempt has been made to categorize educational materials according to primary intended audience. We welcome your further comments and suggestions for ways in which to improve the usefulness of this section. Reports, audiovisuals, and other resources that may be used by nutritional professionals for reference or continuing education are designated "professional." Curricula, audiovisuals, and other materials designed for use with children in formal or informal educational settings are listed under "classroom." Handouts, diet plans, and other materials intended for education of patients 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 briefsummaries in this section reflect the views ofthe authors when signed or of the editorial staff when unsigned.
ernmental agencies involved in clinical nutrition and reviews research and projected directions for the 1980s. Major topics include: genetic disorders, nutrition in pregnancy and early life, biochemical research, and the interaction of nutrition with environmental practices, performance, and behavior. PAPER
Dangers of Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy, 1980. From Maternal and Child Health Branch, California Department of Health Services, 714 PSt., Room 355, Sacramento, CA 95814, 14 pp., free to health professionals. This policy paper for health professionals who provide prenatal and infant care and counseling services presents current findings regarding the effects of alcohol intake on the fetus. Fetal alcohol syndrome is described along with a look at prevention, counseling, and treatment. This paper advises complete abstention from alcohol during pregnancy as the best policy to avoid risk of harm to the fetus.
PROFESSIONAL INSERVICE CURRICULUM POSITION PAPER
The American Dietetic Association Position Paper on a National Nutrition Policy, 1980. From the American Dietetic Association, 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, lL 60611,2 pp., $.65. This statement defines 8 goals of a national nutrition policy which would help to ensure that a "nutritionally adequate and personally acceptable diet" is available to all Americans. Also available, same source: The American Dietetic Association Position Paper on the Vegetarian Approach to Eating, 1980, 9 pp., inquire for price. PROCEEDINGS
The Biomedical and Behavioral Basis of Clinical Nutrition, A projection for the 1980s, Proceedings of a national conference, Simopoulos, A. P., ed., 1979. From Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, stock no. 017-040-00460-5, 217 pp., $5.50. Summarizing the NIH-sponsored 1978 conference, this collection of papers represents the philosophy and activities of govVOLUME
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Dietary Lesson Plans for Health Care Facilities, Owen, L. J., J. C. Rose, and D. J. Wrase, 1979. From Learning Resources Dept., Rochester Methodist Hospital, 201 W. Center St., Rochester, MN 55901, 3-hole binder filler, 314 pp., $20. Using this collection of 43 lesson plans requiring 50 class hours, health care facilities can accomplish inservice training effectively. The lessons on food handling and safety are useful primarily to foodservice personnel. Lessons on nutrition, therapeutic diets, pregnancy, infant feeding, weight control, and diet and coronary heart disease are of interest additionally to patients, nursing staff, or employees in general. Each lesson is well planned and includes objectives, activities, suggested materials, evaluation, and references. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Educators Guide to Free HeaIth, Physical Education
and
Recreation
Materials,
1979. From Educators Progress Service, 214 Center St., Randolph, WI 53956, 511 pp., $15. This extensive bibliography of free but
unevaluated materials lists more than 150 audiovisuals and printed materials related to foods and nutrition. Many titles, such as "Hooray for the Hot Dog," "Celebrate with Cake," and "Brown Sugar Basics," or listed producers, such as food, vitamin, and petroleum companies, offer clues as to the message. In many cases, the educator will need to allow time for preview to determine appropriateness of the message for a particular audience. This cost must be added to the price of "free" materials. REPORT
Food Consumption and Nutrition Evaluation - The National School Lunch Program, USDA, 1979. From Helen Lilly, Nutrition and Technical Services Division, FNA, Room 556, USDA, Washington, DC 20250, 129 pp., single copy free. The results of a 1977 USDA study of food and nutrient consumption in the school lunch program constitute the main portion of this report. The study includes suggestions for the reduction of plate waste and a summary of the literature published over the past ten years that assesses the National School Lunch Program. Foodservice directors and NET coordinators will find this report of interest. REPORT
Food Safety: Where are we?, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, 1979. From Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402,678 pp., $7.25. This report comprises a history of food protection, statements by federal and state agencies, perspectives from the FDA and NAS, selected papers, and statements from industry and other interested organizations. MANUAL
A Guide for Institutional Kosher Food Service, Mink, T. F., 1980. From Thelma Mink, 11107 Prince Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45241,26 pp., $3.75. Written for dietitians and nutritionists, this pamphlet provides basic information specific to setting up an institutional kosher food service. Topics include the biblical basis for Kashruth, practical information on kitchen equipment and set-up, JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION
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ernmental agencies involved in clinical nutrition and reviews research and projected directions for the 1980s. Major topics include: genetic disorders, nutrition in pregnancy and early life, biochemical research, and the interaction of nutrition with environmental practices, performance, and behavior. PAPER
Dangers of Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy, 1980. From Maternal and Child Health Branch, California Department of Health Services, 714 PSt., Room 355, Sacramento, CA 95814, 14 pp., free to health professionals. This policy paper for health professionals who provide prenatal and infant care and counseling services presents current findings regarding the effects of alcohol intake on the fetus. Fetal alcohol syndrome is described along with a look at prevention, counseling, and treatment. This paper advises complete abstention from alcohol during pregnancy as the best policy to avoid risk of harm to the fetus.
PROFESSIONAL INSERVICE CURRICULUM POSITION PAPER
The American Dietetic Association Position Paper on a National Nutrition Policy, 1980. From the American Dietetic Association, 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, lL 60611,2 pp., $.65. This statement defines 8 goals of a national nutrition policy which would help to ensure that a "nutritionally adequate and personally acceptable diet" is available to all Americans. Also available, same source: The American Dietetic Association Position Paper on the Vegetarian Approach to Eating, 1980, 9 pp., inquire for price. PROCEEDINGS
The Biomedical and Behavioral Basis of Clinical Nutrition, A projection for the 1980s, Proceedings of a national conference, Simopoulos, A. P., ed., 1979. From Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, stock no. 017-040-00460-5, 217 pp., $5.50. Summarizing the NIH-sponsored 1978 conference, this collection of papers represents the philosophy and activities of govVOLUME
12
NUMBER
4
1980
Dietary Lesson Plans for Health Care Facilities, Owen, L. J., J. C. Rose, and D. J. Wrase, 1979. From Learning Resources Dept., Rochester Methodist Hospital, 201 W. Center St., Rochester, MN 55901, 3-hole binder filler, 314 pp., $20. Using this collection of 43 lesson plans requiring 50 class hours, health care facilities can accomplish inservice training effectively. The lessons on food handling and safety are useful primarily to foodservice personnel. Lessons on nutrition, therapeutic diets, pregnancy, infant feeding, weight control, and diet and coronary heart disease are of interest additionally to patients, nursing staff, or employees in general. Each lesson is well planned and includes objectives, activities, suggested materials, evaluation, and references. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Educators Guide to Free HeaIth, Physical Education
and
Recreation
Materials,
1979. From Educators Progress Service, 214 Center St., Randolph, WI 53956, 511 pp., $15. This extensive bibliography of free but
unevaluated materials lists more than 150 audiovisuals and printed materials related to foods and nutrition. Many titles, such as "Hooray for the Hot Dog," "Celebrate with Cake," and "Brown Sugar Basics," or listed producers, such as food, vitamin, and petroleum companies, offer clues as to the message. In many cases, the educator will need to allow time for preview to determine appropriateness of the message for a particular audience. This cost must be added to the price of "free" materials. REPORT
Food Consumption and Nutrition Evaluation - The National School Lunch Program, USDA, 1979. From Helen Lilly, Nutrition and Technical Services Division, FNA, Room 556, USDA, Washington, DC 20250, 129 pp., single copy free. The results of a 1977 USDA study of food and nutrient consumption in the school lunch program constitute the main portion of this report. The study includes suggestions for the reduction of plate waste and a summary of the literature published over the past ten years that assesses the National School Lunch Program. Foodservice directors and NET coordinators will find this report of interest. REPORT
Food Safety: Where are we?, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, 1979. From Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402,678 pp., $7.25. This report comprises a history of food protection, statements by federal and state agencies, perspectives from the FDA and NAS, selected papers, and statements from industry and other interested organizations. MANUAL
A Guide for Institutional Kosher Food Service, Mink, T. F., 1980. From Thelma Mink, 11107 Prince Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45241,26 pp., $3.75. Written for dietitians and nutritionists, this pamphlet provides basic information specific to setting up an institutional kosher food service. Topics include the biblical basis for Kashruth, practical information on kitchen equipment and set-up, JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION
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