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Edited by P. J. Long, Reviews Editor 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 in formal or informal educational settingsare 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 materialin this section does not imply endorsement by the Society for Nutrition Education. Evaluative comments contained in the reviews and summaries reflect the views of the authors when signed. All unsigned reviews are the responsibility of the reviews editor.
PROFESSIONAL NEW PUBLICATION
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Newsletter. beginning 1982. From Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 236 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Suite 305, Washington, DC 20002. published every four to six weeks , $30 for six issues. Bob Greenstein, administrator of USDA's Food and Nutrition Service during the Carter administration, and Stefan Harvey, director of the Children's Foundation's WIC Advocacy Project for nine years, have banded together to bring you in-depth information on the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Their intention is to complement information in CNI's Nutrition Week and offer detailed information to WIC advocates and administrators.
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Program-Summary, 1982,22 pp., free. In 1979 the Senate Appropriations Committee ordered this new evaluation of EFNEP to assess whether the program is worth the annual outlay of $60 million. The results indicate that although problems of hunger have abated since the 1960s, malnutrition, especially in the form of overconsumption, still exists and that for this problem to be alleviated, the poor, the group primarily affected, need to learn sound nutrition principles and practices. Among other findings, the study determined that homemakers who remain on EFNEP show improved nutritional skills and practices. REPORTS
The National Evaluation of School Nutrition Programs: Final report, USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, 1983. From National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, VA 22151, vol. 1: Overview and presentation of findings, 337 pp.; vol. 2: Ttthnical appendices, 313 pp.; Executive Summary, 13 pp.; inquire at NTIS for costs. These reports decribe the first study to examine the effects of the School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Milk Programs on a nationally representative sample of public school students and their parents. Some of the more interesting findings include: students participating in the School Lunch Program have higher intakes of calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A and B-6-all nutrients that are frequently deficient in the diets of this population; the biggest single determinant of School Lunch participation is meal price; and compared to alternative breakfasts, the School Breakfast is superior only in the milk-related nutrients.
REPORTS
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An Assessment of the Objectives, Implementation and Effectiveness of the Adult Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program-Summary, 1982. From USDA, Science and Education Admin., Program Analysis Staff, 1300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 102, Arlington, VA 22209, 30 pp., free . Also available: An Assessment of the Ob· jectives and Implementation of the 4-H Expanded Food and Nutrition Education
Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer: A critique, (Special Publication no. 13), 1982. From Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA 50011, 80 pp., "free to newspeople." The 1982 Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer report issued by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) created yet another rumble in the hotbed of nutrition controversies. At the request of two congressmen, the
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Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) analyzed the report to "determine whether its conclusions and recommendations were premature, as well as justified." Forty-five persons evaluated the report: one was strongly supportive; several were satisfied; several had minor objections; and many were strongly critical. Many of the nutritionists who had no dispute with the report's findings were perturbed by the discrepancies in the "Executive Summary" and news release. The most recurring concern was over the NAS panel's public policy recommendations based on what many reviewers considered to be inadequate evidence. Reviewers were quick to notice that this report made dietary recommendations that directly conflicted with the conclusions of an earlier NAS report, Towards Healthful Diets. Both the original NAS report and this critique are worth reading and will take their places next to the Dietary Goals, the Dietary Guidelines, Foods 1, 2, and 3, and Towards Healthful Diets in the continuing debate over what to tell consumers about the relationship of diet to health.
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FILM (6-12) Keep It in Balance, 1982. From West Glen Communications, 208 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60610, 16mm, 15 min., free to schools and service groups. Bored to the max by a dated nutrition film seen in their health class, six students set out to make a movie on health and fitness that more accurately portrays contemporary teen lifestyles. Viewers will no doubt enjoy the antics and humor of these students as they interview the school coach, an aerobic dance teacher, and a researcher for the space program. All three interviewees repeat the film's basic message: if you eat a balanced diet, routinely exercise, and avoid fad diets, you can enjoy in moderation such "fun" foods as hamburgers, milk shakes, and sweets, and still be fit. The emphasis on exercise is commendable because this film is for students in elementary, junior, and senior
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high school, a period of life when individuals form health habits. The film, though, offers little guidance on how to get a balanced diet, with only passing mention of the Four Food Groups. The film would make a great introduction to a discussion of fitness, but teachers will have to provide supplementary nutrition materials to convey the basics of nutrition. NEW PUBLICATION (9-12) Science of Food and Agriculture, Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, vol. 1 published in 1983. From CAST-Science, 250 Memorial Union, Ames, IA 50011, magazine, approx. 30 pp., $10 per year; single issues, $4; free to about 17,000 High school biology teachers in the U.S. Published quarterly by the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, a nonprofit scientific and educational association of food and agricultural science societies, this new magazine for high school teachers will investigate the scientific aspects of 'food, agriculture, and related areas. The articles, written informally and accompanied by color photographs, supplement regular teaching materials.
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Health's Nutrition News, first published 1982. From Health's Nutrition News, Box 1308-CN, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, weekly newsletter, 4 pp., $22.75 for 26 weeks; $15.95 for 13 weeks. Garnering the oddest and most interesting tidbits, quotes, and research findings from the nutrition community, this newsletter keeps the reader informed of issues such as the California Prune Board's recent advertising slogan of "I prefer prunes"; the efforts of the New York State Liquor Authority to ban the sale of M* A *S*H Vodka; and the reporting of a study showing a strong positive association between dietary cholesterol and incidence of lung cancer. Much of the information is valuable to professional and lay readers alike, particularly the updates on public policy and on new marketing approaches of the food industry. NEW PUBLICATION
Rx Weight Control: The multidisciplinary newsletter designed to reduce health risk, beginning 1982. From Nutritional Management, 990 Washington St., Suite 211, VOLUME
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Dedham, MA 02026, bimonthly, 4 pp., $18 per year. Can a newsletter devoted to weight control find enough information on diet and exercise to offer readers new material every two months? This new publication attempts to do just that and so far, after 4 issues, has succeeded. Articles have discussed sound and faddist reducing diets, body image, health risks of obesity, and ways to avoid hard-sell food advertising. The authors have credentials in nutrition, dietetics, and behavioral management. Since most are affiliated in some way with the company Nutritional Management and since the only educational materials announced in the newsletter are those produced by this company, there is an overall promotional air to the material, even though the articles are sound and can keep both professionals and consumers up to date on the latest rages in weight control.
tutes, and when a person should call a dietitian for assistance in planning a lowsodium diet. NEW PUBLICATION
Tufts University Diet & Nutrition Letter, vol. 1 published in 1983. From Tufts University Diet & Nutrition Letter, Box 2465, Boulder, CO 80322, monthly newsletter, $24 per year. Short, informative articles on a variety of nutrition topics make this newsletter a blessing for consumers. Topics in the first issue included ways to lower blood pressure, the mystery behind ultra high temperature milk, sucrose polyester (the "fat that makes you slim"), aspartame, and the Cambridge diet. A column called "Ask the Experts" provides a forum for discussing nutrition questions of concern to the general public. Professionals might want to take a look at this new publication, too.
NEW PUBLICATION
Sports-Nutrition News, Marcus, J., ed., vol. 1 published in 1982. From SportsNutrition News, Box 986, Evanston, IL 60204, bimonthly newsletter, $18 per year; $32 for two years. The purpose of this newsletter is to provide accurate and timely information about nutrition and sports by publishing updates of medical and scientific research, government policies and programs, indepth articles of current interest, questions and comments from readers, news briefs, charts, tables, and recipes. A cross-reference index is available at the end of each year. VIDEOCASSETTE
Your Low Sodium Diet, Mercy Hospital Medical Center, Dietetic Services, Health Education Depts., 1982. From Share Care, c/o Mercy Hospital Medical Center, 6th and University, Des Moines, IA 50314, W' videocassette, 14 min., $95; preview, $30. The situation portrayed in this videocassette is realistic: a hypertensive black woman, instructed to follow a low-sodium diet, tries to explain to her neighbor and husband what foods she can and cannot eat. The lack of professional actors easily can be overlooked because the characters are believable, particularly the husband as he watches in disbelief while his wife purges her cupboards of high-sodium foods. By following the interaction of these three people, the viewer learns what foods are high in sodium, what foods are tasty and affordable low-sodium substi-
Other Titles of Interest The following list of received educational materials does not imply endorsement by the Society for Nutrition Education. PROFESSIONAL
Antepartal Predictors of Fetal and Neonatal Risk, Derby, V., and 1. Williams, 1983. From Materials and Supply Div., March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, 1275 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605, 28 pp., notes to the facilitator, 6 pp., $3. Also available:
Assessment of Risk in the Newborn: Neonatal Growth and Maturity, Flook, M., 1982, 31 pp., notes to the facilitator, 5 pp., $3 prepaid.
Assessing the Nutritional Status of the Elderly,
1982. From Ross Laboratories, 625 Cleveland St., Columbus, OH 43216, 47 pp., free while supply lasts.
Caffeine: A scientific status summary by the Institute of Food Technologists' Expert Panel on Food Safety and Nutrition, 1983. From Institute of Food Technologists, 221 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2120, Chicago, IL 60601,5 pp., $1
Cancer Facts and Figures for Minority Amert~ cans 1983, American Cancer Society. From your local American Cancer Society, 25 pp., free.
The Decline of the Breast: An examination of its impact on fertility and health, and its relation to socioeconomic status, Cornell International Nutrition Monograph Series no. 10, Latham, M., ed., 1982. From Michael Latham, Division of Nutritional Sciences, Savage Hall, Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY 14853,79 pp., $3. Also available: The Decline
in Breastfeeding: An analysis of the role of the Nestle Corporation from two perspectives, Cornell International Nutrition Monograph Series no. 11, Campbell, c., 1982, 61 pp., $3.
Dietary Intake and Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Part II: Serum urate, serum cholesterol, and correlates, Data from the National
Health Survey, Series 11, no. 227, 1983. From
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EDUCATIONAL National Center for Health Statistics, Scientific and Technical Information Branch, 3700 East-West Highway, Hyattsville, MD 20782, 94 pp., free. Also available: Dietary Intake Source Data: United States, 1976-80, Data from the National Health Survey, Series II, no. 231, 1983, 483 pp., free . Evaluation of Certain Food Additives and Contaminants: Twenty-sixth report of the joint FAO/ WHO Committee on Food Additives, World Health Organization, 1982. From WHO Publications Centre, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210, 51 pp., $2.50. Federally-supported Human Nutrition Research, Training, and Education: Update for the 1980s, II: International human nutrition research, Joint Subcommittee on Human Nutrition Research, Federal Coordinating Council on Science, Engineering, and Technology, 1982. From National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, VA 22161, 80 pp. , $10.50, order no. PB82-231739. Also available: Federallysupported Human Nutrition Research, Training, and Education: Updatefor the 1980s, III: Nutrition education research and professional personnel needs for nutrition education of professionals and the public, 1982, 76 pp. , $10.50, order no. PB 82-231747 . Malnutrilion and Behavior, Read, M., 1982. From Publications Dept., Institute of Nutrition, 311 Pittsboro St., 256H, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, 13 pp., $3. Also available: Export Crop Production and Malnutrition, PinstrupAndersen, P ., 1983, 17 pp., $3. The Health Effects of Caffeine, rev. 1983. From American Council on Science and Health, 1995 Broadway, 18th Floor, New York , NY 10023, 17 pp., $2. The Impact of Child Nutrition Budget Cuts: A look at the states and selected school districts, 1982. From Food Research and Action Center, 1319 F SI. NW, Rm. 500, Washington, DC 20004, 130 pp., $3 . Insights on Food Safety Evaluation, FASEB, Life Sciences Research Office, 1982. From National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, VA 22161, 63 pp., $10, order no. PB83-154146. The Lipid Research Clinics Population Studies Data Book, Vol. II, The Prevalence Study: Nutrient intake, NIH Pub!. no. 82-2014, NIH, NHLBI, 1982. From Dr. Basil Rifkind, Lipid Metabolism-Atherogenesis Branch, Dept. ILM, Div. of Heart and Vascular Diseases, Federal Bldg. 401, NHLBI , Bethesda, MD 20205, 259 pp., single copy free. Mealtimes for People with Handicaps: A guide for parents, paraprofessionals, and allied health professionals, Pensis, N., and M. Maloney, 1983. From Charles C Thomas, 301-327 E. Lawrence Ave., Springfield, IL 62717, 143 pp., $12.75 . Menopause Update, vol. I published 1982. From Center for Climacteric Studies, University of Florida, 901 NW 8th Ave., Suite Bl, Gainesville, FL 32601, quarterly journal, $12; single copies, $3.50; discounts available for bulk order,. This new publication will present new and documented information on the social and health issues of the middle years, defined as being between 35 and 65 years of age. The first issue was devoted to the menopause,
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including health ramifications of reduced estrogens. Future issues will discuss cancer, hormone treatment, sexuality, osteoporosis, and exercise. Obese and Overweight Adults in the United States, Abraham, S., 1983. From Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, 93 pp., $5.50, order no. 017-022-00813-1. Perspectives in Hypertension: A desk reference, 1982. From Consumer Nutrition Center, Campbell Soup Co., Campbell Place, Camden, NJ 08101, 28 pp., $1.25 . Radiation Preservation of Foods, 1983. From Institute of Food Technologists, 221 N. LaSalle SI., Chicago, IL 60601,6 pp., $1. Recent Advances in Obesity Research: III, Proceedings of the Third International Congress on Obesity, Bjorntorp, P., M. Cairella, and A. Howard, eds., 1981. From Food and Nutrition Press, 1 Sconset Sq., Westport, CT 06880, 392 pp., $53. Return to the Jungle: How the Reagan administration is imperiling the nation's meat and poultry inspection program, 1983, From Center for the Study of Responsive Law, Box 19367, Washington, DC 20036-0367, 63 pp., $6.50. The Role of Food Product Development in Implementing Dietary Guidelines, Livingston, G., R. Moshy, and C. Chang, 1982. From Food and Nutrition Press, 1 Sconset Sq., Westport, CT 06880, 212 pp., $32. A Selective, Annotated Research Guide on Fetal Alcohol Effects, 1982. From National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information, Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20852,16 pp., free. Speaking of. , ,Diabetes, Kennedy, N., N. Roach, and D. Cohen, 1982. From Speaking of Diabetes, Box 380164, San Antonio, TX 78280,57 pp., folder format, $6 .95. Supermarket Shoppers' Profile, Ziethaml, V., 1982. From Food Marketing Institute, 1750 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006,57 pp ., $20. The Teaching-learning Process in Nutrition Education, Argo, J., 1982. From Division of Nutrition, Dept. of Community Health, Emory Univ. School of Medicine, 69 Butler St., Atlanta, GA 30303, 56 pp., $7 . Teaching Eating Skills: A handbook for teachers, Stainback, S. and H. Healy, 1982. From Charles C Thomas, 2600 S. First St., Springfield, IL 62717, 99 pp., $15.75. Trace Substances and Health: A handbook, Part II, Newberne, P., ed., 1982. From Marcel Dekker, 270 Madison Ave. , New York, NY 10016, 175 pp ., $27 .50. Part two of this series covers plant toxins, nitrates, nitrites, nitrosamines, and airborne particulates. WIC Newsletter. From Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 236 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 305 , Washington, DC 20002, newsletter published every 4 to 6 weeks, 6 issues/ $30; nonprofit groups, $15 . CLASSROOM
Caring: Information for family day-care providers, 1982. From Agricultural Sciences Pubns., University of California, 1422 Harbour Way S., Richmond, CA 94804-3688, 9 leaflets, $4 plus 60¢ for postage and handling; make check to Regents of the University of California.
Food: Keep it safe to eat, 1982. From Alfred Higgins Prods., 9100 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069,16 mm film, 20 min ., for junior high through adult, $395. Food Safety: Your responsibility, USDA, Food Safety and Quality Service, 1982. From FSIS, Box 14306, Dayton, OH 45414, duplicating masters, for grades 7-12, free . Recipes and Jewish Cooking Experiences for Pre-school Children, Kargon, M.,1983. From Board of Jewish Education, 5800 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215,124 pp., spiralbound, $9.50. CONSUMER EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
Carbohydrates: Good news for a balanced diet, 1982. From Nutrition Dept., General Mills, Dept. 45, Box liB, Minneapolis, MN 55440, 7 pp., 30<1:. FRAC's Guide to the Food Stamp Program, 7th ed ., 1983 . From Food Research and Action Center, 1319 F St. NW, #500, Washington, DC 20004, 48 pp ., $4. Fat and Calorie Controlled Meals: Palatable and prudent recipes, Polak, J., 1982. From George F. Stickley Co., 210 W. Washington Sq., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 100 pp., $5.95. The Fresh Approach to a Healthy Heart, 1983. From United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Assn., North Washington at Madison, Alexandria, VA 22314, pamphlet, 12 pp., single copy free with self-addressed, stamped no. 10 envelope; 100 copies, $10. FSIS Facts: Food additives, USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 1982. From FSIS Pubns . Office, Rm. 1163-S, USDA, Washington, DC 20250,4 pp., single copies free; bulk copies to qualifying organizations; order no. FSIS-16. A Nutritionist's Guide to Healthy Eating, Kaye, F., 1982. From Frederick Kaye, 1605 E. Plaza Dr. , Suite 3, Tallahassee, FL 32308, 33 pp ., $3.50; quantity prices available. NW Diet Guide: MonthlY, for the low-sodium consumer, Brenner, M., and S. Dennis, eds., vol. 1 published in 1982. From Dieters' Services, 2020 23rd Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98112, newsletter, 10 per year, $24. Super Snacks: Seasonal sugarless snacks for y oung children, Warren, J., 1982. From Warren Publishing House, 1004 Harborview Ln., Everett, WA 98203, 63 pp., $3.95 plus 55¢ postage. "We're Playing a Game Here is What it Amounts to ... "-A voter's guide to the 97th Congress' record on family farm issues, 1982. From Rural Coalition, Catherine Lerza, 1000 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007, 15 pp., self-addressed, stamped (37¢) envelope. What's in Soft Drinks, 1982. From National Soft Drink Assn., 1l0l16th St. NW, Washington , DC 20036, 6-panel foldout, single copy free . Also available: Soft Drinks and Sodium, 1982, 8-panel foldout, single copy free. A World to Feed: A 17-part series in the New York Times, 1981. From Steven Santos, The New York Times, 229 W. 43d St., New York, NY 10036, 20 pp., $1. Yellow Pages-Answers to predictable questions consumers ask about meat, 2d ed., 1982. From American Meat Institute, Box 3556, Washington, DC 20007, 51 pp., $1.
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Edited by P. J. Long, Reviews Editor 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 in formal or informal educational settingsare 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 materialin this section does not imply endorsement by the Society for Nutrition Education. Evaluative comments contained in the reviews and summaries reflect the views of the authors when signed. All unsigned reviews are the responsibility of the reviews editor.
PROFESSIONAL NEW PUBLICATION
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Newsletter. beginning 1982. From Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 236 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Suite 305, Washington, DC 20002. published every four to six weeks , $30 for six issues. Bob Greenstein, administrator of USDA's Food and Nutrition Service during the Carter administration, and Stefan Harvey, director of the Children's Foundation's WIC Advocacy Project for nine years, have banded together to bring you in-depth information on the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Their intention is to complement information in CNI's Nutrition Week and offer detailed information to WIC advocates and administrators.
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Program-Summary, 1982,22 pp., free. In 1979 the Senate Appropriations Committee ordered this new evaluation of EFNEP to assess whether the program is worth the annual outlay of $60 million. The results indicate that although problems of hunger have abated since the 1960s, malnutrition, especially in the form of overconsumption, still exists and that for this problem to be alleviated, the poor, the group primarily affected, need to learn sound nutrition principles and practices. Among other findings, the study determined that homemakers who remain on EFNEP show improved nutritional skills and practices. REPORTS
The National Evaluation of School Nutrition Programs: Final report, USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, 1983. From National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, VA 22151, vol. 1: Overview and presentation of findings, 337 pp.; vol. 2: Ttthnical appendices, 313 pp.; Executive Summary, 13 pp.; inquire at NTIS for costs. These reports decribe the first study to examine the effects of the School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Milk Programs on a nationally representative sample of public school students and their parents. Some of the more interesting findings include: students participating in the School Lunch Program have higher intakes of calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A and B-6-all nutrients that are frequently deficient in the diets of this population; the biggest single determinant of School Lunch participation is meal price; and compared to alternative breakfasts, the School Breakfast is superior only in the milk-related nutrients.
REPORTS
BOOKLET
An Assessment of the Objectives, Implementation and Effectiveness of the Adult Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program-Summary, 1982. From USDA, Science and Education Admin., Program Analysis Staff, 1300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 102, Arlington, VA 22209, 30 pp., free . Also available: An Assessment of the Ob· jectives and Implementation of the 4-H Expanded Food and Nutrition Education
Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer: A critique, (Special Publication no. 13), 1982. From Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA 50011, 80 pp., "free to newspeople." The 1982 Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer report issued by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) created yet another rumble in the hotbed of nutrition controversies. At the request of two congressmen, the
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Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) analyzed the report to "determine whether its conclusions and recommendations were premature, as well as justified." Forty-five persons evaluated the report: one was strongly supportive; several were satisfied; several had minor objections; and many were strongly critical. Many of the nutritionists who had no dispute with the report's findings were perturbed by the discrepancies in the "Executive Summary" and news release. The most recurring concern was over the NAS panel's public policy recommendations based on what many reviewers considered to be inadequate evidence. Reviewers were quick to notice that this report made dietary recommendations that directly conflicted with the conclusions of an earlier NAS report, Towards Healthful Diets. Both the original NAS report and this critique are worth reading and will take their places next to the Dietary Goals, the Dietary Guidelines, Foods 1, 2, and 3, and Towards Healthful Diets in the continuing debate over what to tell consumers about the relationship of diet to health.
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FILM (6-12) Keep It in Balance, 1982. From West Glen Communications, 208 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60610, 16mm, 15 min., free to schools and service groups. Bored to the max by a dated nutrition film seen in their health class, six students set out to make a movie on health and fitness that more accurately portrays contemporary teen lifestyles. Viewers will no doubt enjoy the antics and humor of these students as they interview the school coach, an aerobic dance teacher, and a researcher for the space program. All three interviewees repeat the film's basic message: if you eat a balanced diet, routinely exercise, and avoid fad diets, you can enjoy in moderation such "fun" foods as hamburgers, milk shakes, and sweets, and still be fit. The emphasis on exercise is commendable because this film is for students in elementary, junior, and senior
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high school, a period of life when individuals form health habits. The film, though, offers little guidance on how to get a balanced diet, with only passing mention of the Four Food Groups. The film would make a great introduction to a discussion of fitness, but teachers will have to provide supplementary nutrition materials to convey the basics of nutrition. NEW PUBLICATION (9-12) Science of Food and Agriculture, Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, vol. 1 published in 1983. From CAST-Science, 250 Memorial Union, Ames, IA 50011, magazine, approx. 30 pp., $10 per year; single issues, $4; free to about 17,000 High school biology teachers in the U.S. Published quarterly by the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, a nonprofit scientific and educational association of food and agricultural science societies, this new magazine for high school teachers will investigate the scientific aspects of 'food, agriculture, and related areas. The articles, written informally and accompanied by color photographs, supplement regular teaching materials.
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Health's Nutrition News, first published 1982. From Health's Nutrition News, Box 1308-CN, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, weekly newsletter, 4 pp., $22.75 for 26 weeks; $15.95 for 13 weeks. Garnering the oddest and most interesting tidbits, quotes, and research findings from the nutrition community, this newsletter keeps the reader informed of issues such as the California Prune Board's recent advertising slogan of "I prefer prunes"; the efforts of the New York State Liquor Authority to ban the sale of M* A *S*H Vodka; and the reporting of a study showing a strong positive association between dietary cholesterol and incidence of lung cancer. Much of the information is valuable to professional and lay readers alike, particularly the updates on public policy and on new marketing approaches of the food industry. NEW PUBLICATION
Rx Weight Control: The multidisciplinary newsletter designed to reduce health risk, beginning 1982. From Nutritional Management, 990 Washington St., Suite 211, VOLUME
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Dedham, MA 02026, bimonthly, 4 pp., $18 per year. Can a newsletter devoted to weight control find enough information on diet and exercise to offer readers new material every two months? This new publication attempts to do just that and so far, after 4 issues, has succeeded. Articles have discussed sound and faddist reducing diets, body image, health risks of obesity, and ways to avoid hard-sell food advertising. The authors have credentials in nutrition, dietetics, and behavioral management. Since most are affiliated in some way with the company Nutritional Management and since the only educational materials announced in the newsletter are those produced by this company, there is an overall promotional air to the material, even though the articles are sound and can keep both professionals and consumers up to date on the latest rages in weight control.
tutes, and when a person should call a dietitian for assistance in planning a lowsodium diet. NEW PUBLICATION
Tufts University Diet & Nutrition Letter, vol. 1 published in 1983. From Tufts University Diet & Nutrition Letter, Box 2465, Boulder, CO 80322, monthly newsletter, $24 per year. Short, informative articles on a variety of nutrition topics make this newsletter a blessing for consumers. Topics in the first issue included ways to lower blood pressure, the mystery behind ultra high temperature milk, sucrose polyester (the "fat that makes you slim"), aspartame, and the Cambridge diet. A column called "Ask the Experts" provides a forum for discussing nutrition questions of concern to the general public. Professionals might want to take a look at this new publication, too.
NEW PUBLICATION
Sports-Nutrition News, Marcus, J., ed., vol. 1 published in 1982. From SportsNutrition News, Box 986, Evanston, IL 60204, bimonthly newsletter, $18 per year; $32 for two years. The purpose of this newsletter is to provide accurate and timely information about nutrition and sports by publishing updates of medical and scientific research, government policies and programs, indepth articles of current interest, questions and comments from readers, news briefs, charts, tables, and recipes. A cross-reference index is available at the end of each year. VIDEOCASSETTE
Your Low Sodium Diet, Mercy Hospital Medical Center, Dietetic Services, Health Education Depts., 1982. From Share Care, c/o Mercy Hospital Medical Center, 6th and University, Des Moines, IA 50314, W' videocassette, 14 min., $95; preview, $30. The situation portrayed in this videocassette is realistic: a hypertensive black woman, instructed to follow a low-sodium diet, tries to explain to her neighbor and husband what foods she can and cannot eat. The lack of professional actors easily can be overlooked because the characters are believable, particularly the husband as he watches in disbelief while his wife purges her cupboards of high-sodium foods. By following the interaction of these three people, the viewer learns what foods are high in sodium, what foods are tasty and affordable low-sodium substi-
Other Titles of Interest The following list of received educational materials does not imply endorsement by the Society for Nutrition Education. PROFESSIONAL
Antepartal Predictors of Fetal and Neonatal Risk, Derby, V., and 1. Williams, 1983. From Materials and Supply Div., March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, 1275 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605, 28 pp., notes to the facilitator, 6 pp., $3. Also available:
Assessment of Risk in the Newborn: Neonatal Growth and Maturity, Flook, M., 1982, 31 pp., notes to the facilitator, 5 pp., $3 prepaid.
Assessing the Nutritional Status of the Elderly,
1982. From Ross Laboratories, 625 Cleveland St., Columbus, OH 43216, 47 pp., free while supply lasts.
Caffeine: A scientific status summary by the Institute of Food Technologists' Expert Panel on Food Safety and Nutrition, 1983. From Institute of Food Technologists, 221 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2120, Chicago, IL 60601,5 pp., $1
Cancer Facts and Figures for Minority Amert~ cans 1983, American Cancer Society. From your local American Cancer Society, 25 pp., free.
The Decline of the Breast: An examination of its impact on fertility and health, and its relation to socioeconomic status, Cornell International Nutrition Monograph Series no. 10, Latham, M., ed., 1982. From Michael Latham, Division of Nutritional Sciences, Savage Hall, Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY 14853,79 pp., $3. Also available: The Decline
in Breastfeeding: An analysis of the role of the Nestle Corporation from two perspectives, Cornell International Nutrition Monograph Series no. 11, Campbell, c., 1982, 61 pp., $3.
Dietary Intake and Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Part II: Serum urate, serum cholesterol, and correlates, Data from the National
Health Survey, Series 11, no. 227, 1983. From
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EDUCATIONAL National Center for Health Statistics, Scientific and Technical Information Branch, 3700 East-West Highway, Hyattsville, MD 20782, 94 pp., free. Also available: Dietary Intake Source Data: United States, 1976-80, Data from the National Health Survey, Series II, no. 231, 1983, 483 pp., free . Evaluation of Certain Food Additives and Contaminants: Twenty-sixth report of the joint FAO/ WHO Committee on Food Additives, World Health Organization, 1982. From WHO Publications Centre, 49 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210, 51 pp., $2.50. Federally-supported Human Nutrition Research, Training, and Education: Update for the 1980s, II: International human nutrition research, Joint Subcommittee on Human Nutrition Research, Federal Coordinating Council on Science, Engineering, and Technology, 1982. From National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, VA 22161, 80 pp. , $10.50, order no. PB82-231739. Also available: Federallysupported Human Nutrition Research, Training, and Education: Updatefor the 1980s, III: Nutrition education research and professional personnel needs for nutrition education of professionals and the public, 1982, 76 pp. , $10.50, order no. PB 82-231747 . Malnutrilion and Behavior, Read, M., 1982. From Publications Dept., Institute of Nutrition, 311 Pittsboro St., 256H, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, 13 pp., $3. Also available: Export Crop Production and Malnutrition, PinstrupAndersen, P ., 1983, 17 pp., $3. The Health Effects of Caffeine, rev. 1983. From American Council on Science and Health, 1995 Broadway, 18th Floor, New York , NY 10023, 17 pp., $2. The Impact of Child Nutrition Budget Cuts: A look at the states and selected school districts, 1982. From Food Research and Action Center, 1319 F SI. NW, Rm. 500, Washington, DC 20004, 130 pp., $3 . Insights on Food Safety Evaluation, FASEB, Life Sciences Research Office, 1982. From National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, VA 22161, 63 pp., $10, order no. PB83-154146. The Lipid Research Clinics Population Studies Data Book, Vol. II, The Prevalence Study: Nutrient intake, NIH Pub!. no. 82-2014, NIH, NHLBI, 1982. From Dr. Basil Rifkind, Lipid Metabolism-Atherogenesis Branch, Dept. ILM, Div. of Heart and Vascular Diseases, Federal Bldg. 401, NHLBI , Bethesda, MD 20205, 259 pp., single copy free. Mealtimes for People with Handicaps: A guide for parents, paraprofessionals, and allied health professionals, Pensis, N., and M. Maloney, 1983. From Charles C Thomas, 301-327 E. Lawrence Ave., Springfield, IL 62717, 143 pp., $12.75 . Menopause Update, vol. I published 1982. From Center for Climacteric Studies, University of Florida, 901 NW 8th Ave., Suite Bl, Gainesville, FL 32601, quarterly journal, $12; single copies, $3.50; discounts available for bulk order,. This new publication will present new and documented information on the social and health issues of the middle years, defined as being between 35 and 65 years of age. The first issue was devoted to the menopause,
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including health ramifications of reduced estrogens. Future issues will discuss cancer, hormone treatment, sexuality, osteoporosis, and exercise. Obese and Overweight Adults in the United States, Abraham, S., 1983. From Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, 93 pp., $5.50, order no. 017-022-00813-1. Perspectives in Hypertension: A desk reference, 1982. From Consumer Nutrition Center, Campbell Soup Co., Campbell Place, Camden, NJ 08101, 28 pp., $1.25 . Radiation Preservation of Foods, 1983. From Institute of Food Technologists, 221 N. LaSalle SI., Chicago, IL 60601,6 pp., $1. Recent Advances in Obesity Research: III, Proceedings of the Third International Congress on Obesity, Bjorntorp, P., M. Cairella, and A. Howard, eds., 1981. From Food and Nutrition Press, 1 Sconset Sq., Westport, CT 06880, 392 pp., $53. Return to the Jungle: How the Reagan administration is imperiling the nation's meat and poultry inspection program, 1983, From Center for the Study of Responsive Law, Box 19367, Washington, DC 20036-0367, 63 pp., $6.50. The Role of Food Product Development in Implementing Dietary Guidelines, Livingston, G., R. Moshy, and C. Chang, 1982. From Food and Nutrition Press, 1 Sconset Sq., Westport, CT 06880, 212 pp., $32. A Selective, Annotated Research Guide on Fetal Alcohol Effects, 1982. From National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information, Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20852,16 pp., free. Speaking of. , ,Diabetes, Kennedy, N., N. Roach, and D. Cohen, 1982. From Speaking of Diabetes, Box 380164, San Antonio, TX 78280,57 pp., folder format, $6 .95. Supermarket Shoppers' Profile, Ziethaml, V., 1982. From Food Marketing Institute, 1750 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006,57 pp ., $20. The Teaching-learning Process in Nutrition Education, Argo, J., 1982. From Division of Nutrition, Dept. of Community Health, Emory Univ. School of Medicine, 69 Butler St., Atlanta, GA 30303, 56 pp., $7 . Teaching Eating Skills: A handbook for teachers, Stainback, S. and H. Healy, 1982. From Charles C Thomas, 2600 S. First St., Springfield, IL 62717, 99 pp., $15.75. Trace Substances and Health: A handbook, Part II, Newberne, P., ed., 1982. From Marcel Dekker, 270 Madison Ave. , New York, NY 10016, 175 pp ., $27 .50. Part two of this series covers plant toxins, nitrates, nitrites, nitrosamines, and airborne particulates. WIC Newsletter. From Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 236 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 305 , Washington, DC 20002, newsletter published every 4 to 6 weeks, 6 issues/ $30; nonprofit groups, $15 . CLASSROOM
Caring: Information for family day-care providers, 1982. From Agricultural Sciences Pubns., University of California, 1422 Harbour Way S., Richmond, CA 94804-3688, 9 leaflets, $4 plus 60¢ for postage and handling; make check to Regents of the University of California.
Food: Keep it safe to eat, 1982. From Alfred Higgins Prods., 9100 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069,16 mm film, 20 min ., for junior high through adult, $395. Food Safety: Your responsibility, USDA, Food Safety and Quality Service, 1982. From FSIS, Box 14306, Dayton, OH 45414, duplicating masters, for grades 7-12, free . Recipes and Jewish Cooking Experiences for Pre-school Children, Kargon, M.,1983. From Board of Jewish Education, 5800 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215,124 pp., spiralbound, $9.50. CONSUMER EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
Carbohydrates: Good news for a balanced diet, 1982. From Nutrition Dept., General Mills, Dept. 45, Box liB, Minneapolis, MN 55440, 7 pp., 30<1:. FRAC's Guide to the Food Stamp Program, 7th ed ., 1983 . From Food Research and Action Center, 1319 F St. NW, #500, Washington, DC 20004, 48 pp ., $4. Fat and Calorie Controlled Meals: Palatable and prudent recipes, Polak, J., 1982. From George F. Stickley Co., 210 W. Washington Sq., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 100 pp., $5.95. The Fresh Approach to a Healthy Heart, 1983. From United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Assn., North Washington at Madison, Alexandria, VA 22314, pamphlet, 12 pp., single copy free with self-addressed, stamped no. 10 envelope; 100 copies, $10. FSIS Facts: Food additives, USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 1982. From FSIS Pubns . Office, Rm. 1163-S, USDA, Washington, DC 20250,4 pp., single copies free; bulk copies to qualifying organizations; order no. FSIS-16. A Nutritionist's Guide to Healthy Eating, Kaye, F., 1982. From Frederick Kaye, 1605 E. Plaza Dr. , Suite 3, Tallahassee, FL 32308, 33 pp ., $3.50; quantity prices available. NW Diet Guide: MonthlY, for the low-sodium consumer, Brenner, M., and S. Dennis, eds., vol. 1 published in 1982. From Dieters' Services, 2020 23rd Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98112, newsletter, 10 per year, $24. Super Snacks: Seasonal sugarless snacks for y oung children, Warren, J., 1982. From Warren Publishing House, 1004 Harborview Ln., Everett, WA 98203, 63 pp., $3.95 plus 55¢ postage. "We're Playing a Game Here is What it Amounts to ... "-A voter's guide to the 97th Congress' record on family farm issues, 1982. From Rural Coalition, Catherine Lerza, 1000 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007, 15 pp., self-addressed, stamped (37¢) envelope. What's in Soft Drinks, 1982. From National Soft Drink Assn., 1l0l16th St. NW, Washington , DC 20036, 6-panel foldout, single copy free . Also available: Soft Drinks and Sodium, 1982, 8-panel foldout, single copy free. A World to Feed: A 17-part series in the New York Times, 1981. From Steven Santos, The New York Times, 229 W. 43d St., New York, NY 10036, 20 pp., $1. Yellow Pages-Answers to predictable questions consumers ask about meat, 2d ed., 1982. From American Meat Institute, Box 3556, Washington, DC 20007, 51 pp., $1.
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