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BOOKS suggestions and guidelines for a healthfullifestyle intended to reduce the major risk factors of heâtt disease. Although this book is a sound layperson's manual of cardiovascular disease and prevention, it is clearly not intended to supplant the variety of credible dietary books and pamphlets already available in the market place. The book do es coyer basic nutrition as it relates to heart disease, and it includes a brief summary of the Dietary Guidelines. However, the practical dietary advice is essentially limited to two tables titled "Select Foods From Each of These Food Groups Daily," and "Twenty Ways to Modify a Family Diet." Despite the se shortcomings, 1 highly recommend this book as an information source for inquiring cardiovascular patients. Robert F. Kushner, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Ave., Box 223, Chicago, IL 60637.
The World's Most Convenient Diet, Komaransky, Z., and 1. Lackney, 1984. From Turnbull & Willoughby, 1151 W. Webster, Chicago, IL 60614, 191 pp., hardcover, $12.95. Upon reading the title of this book, 1 was immediately skeptical. However, the authors, both of whom are registered dieÜtians, have done their homework. They present a nutritionally balanced, three-meal-a- day convenience diet for busy people. The diet plan of 1200-1500 calories per day includes a choice of over 300 convenience or fast-food meals supplemented with fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. Each day's intake has been assessed for selected key nutrients: protein (100% of RDA), carbohydrates (% total calories), sodium (less than 3500 mg), and fat (35% or less of total calories). The authors recommend a multi-vitaminmineraI supplement whose nutrient levels do not exceed the RDAs. The book also contains general nutrition information and useful tips for buying fresh produce and storing food. Meal preparation is made "as simple as possible," with no leftovers, so the book is ideal for those who live alone, those who dislike cooking, and dieters who nibble while cleaning up. Frozen entrees can be stocked in the freezer, but shopping for fruits, vegetables, and lowfat dairy products should be done once a week. The authors suggest preparing enough tossed salad to last for several days. While this practice will reduce
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meal preparation time, sorne nutrients will be lost during storage. The book also briefly addresses behavior modification techniques such as developing a new approach to eating, altering eating habits, and starting an aerobic exercise program. Although the information presented in this book is accurate, 1 hesitate to recommend the long-term use of this diet. Much of the fat used in convenience foods is saturated. Furthermore, anyone following this diet will consume a wide variety of preservatives and additives on a daily basis. The menu is also expensive to follow; most convenience entrees co st two to three times more than the same me al prepared from scratch. This diet is geared for people who have a busy lifestyle and don't mind paying for the convenience of not having to cook. The most serious drawback is that this book spoon feeds dieters a meal plan rather than teaching them to read labels and bec orne discriminating shoppers. To encourage the use of Quaker instant oatmeal (260 mg sodium/serving, cost = 18(j;) instead of cooked rolled oats (1 mg sodium/serving, co st = 511:) takes the use of convenience foods to an extreme, costs the consumer more for packaging, and undermines the efforts of nutrition educators. Karen Carlson, M.S., R.D., Weight Instructor, Lourdes Management Wellness Program, 169 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13905.
New Titles of Interest The following li st of received bOOKS does not imply endorsement by the Society for Nutrition Education.
REFERENCES AND TEXTBOOKS Advances in Cereal Science and Technology, vol. VII, Pomeranz, Y., ed., 1985. From American Association of Cereal Chemists Books, 3340 Pilot Knob Rd .. St. Paul. MN 55121, 359 pp., hardcover, $49 ta AACC members, $60 ta nonmembers. Clinical Guide ta Parenteral Micronutrition, Baumgartner, T., ed., 1984. From Educational Publications, Lld., 1616 S.W. 77th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607, 388 pp., softcover, $29.95. Community Participation in Health and Development in the Americas: An analysis of selected case studies, Scientific Publication no. 473, Pan American Health Organization, 1984. From World Health Organization, 525 23rd St" NW, Washington, DC 20037, 75 pp., softcover, $8. The Destroying Angel: Se x, fitness & food in the legacy of degeneracy theory, graham crackers, Kellogg's corn flakes & American health history, Money, j., 1985. From Prometheus Books, 700 E. Amherst St" Buffalo, NY 14215, 213 pp., h<;lrdcover, $19.95.
Health Assessment Across the Life Span, Jones, D., M. Lepley, and B. Baker, 1984. From McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, 852 pp., hardcover, $40. The lndividual's Guide to Grants, Margolin, j., 1983. From Plenum Publishing Corp., 233 Spring St., New York, NY 10060, 314 pp., hardcover, $15.95. Meta-Analytic Procedures for Social Research, RosenthaJ, R, 1984. From Sage Publications, 275 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212, 160 pp., hardcover, $17.95; 149 pp., softcover, $8.95. Pharmacokinetics of Sulfonamides Revisited, Vree, T., et al., 1985. From S. Karger AG, Basel. Box Postfach, CH-4009 Basel. Switzerland, 208 pp., hardcover, $67.75. Summing Up: The science of reviewing research, Light, R, and D. Pillemer, 1984. From Harvard University Press, 79 Garden St., Cambridge, MA 02138, 191 pp., hardcoyer, $17.50, softcover, $7.95.
POPULAR Ali About Food Allergy, Dong, F., 1984. From George F. Stickley Co., 210 W. Washington Sq., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 210 pp., hardcoyer, $14.95. Arthritis Alternatives, Gadd, 1., and L. Gadd, 1985. From Facts on File Inc., 460 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016, 161 pp., hardcoyer, $14.95. Cancer Prevention Made Easy, Schneider, R, 1984. From Prentice-Hall, 301 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, Nj 07632, 150. pp., hardcover, $9.95. Carlton Fredericks' New Law Blood Sugarand Vou, Fredericks, c., 1985. From Perigee Books, 200 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016, 253 pp., softcover, $6.95. Eating for Life: The ultimate diet, Altman, N., 1984. From Vegetus Books, Box 221, Haverford, PA 19041, 176 pp" softcover, $6.95. The Facts on File Dictionary of Fitness, Friedberg, A, 1984. From Facts on File, Inc., 460 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016, 158 pp., hardcover, $14.95. Hold the Fat, Sugar & Salt: Mouth-watering recipes that transform your favorite dishes in ta nutritional treats, Silverman, G., and J. Williams, 1984. From Perigee Books, 200 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016, 155 pp., softcover, $7.95. Sports Medicine, Strauss, R, ed., 1984. From W.B. Saunders, 218 W. Washington Sq., Philadelphia, PA 19105, 560 pp., hardcover, $45. The 21st Century Die!: The bol d, new weightloss program for creating a slim body and a healthy future, Scanlon, L., 1984. From St. Martin's Press, 175 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10010, 217 pp., hardcover, $12.95. The W.E. T. Workou!: Water exercise techniques ta help you tone up and slim down, aerobically, Katz, j., 1985. From Facts on File, Inc., 460 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016, 182 pp., hardcover, $16.95, softcover, $8.95.
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The World's Most Convenient Diet, Komaransky, Z., and 1. Lackney, 1984. From Turnbull & Willoughby, 1151 W. Webster, Chicago, IL 60614, 191 pp., hardcover, $12.95. Upon reading the title of this book, 1 was immediately skeptical. However, the authors, both of whom are registered dieÜtians, have done their homework. They present a nutritionally balanced, three-meal-a- day convenience diet for busy people. The diet plan of 1200-1500 calories per day includes a choice of over 300 convenience or fast-food meals supplemented with fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. Each day's intake has been assessed for selected key nutrients: protein (100% of RDA), carbohydrates (% total calories), sodium (less than 3500 mg), and fat (35% or less of total calories). The authors recommend a multi-vitaminmineraI supplement whose nutrient levels do not exceed the RDAs. The book also contains general nutrition information and useful tips for buying fresh produce and storing food. Meal preparation is made "as simple as possible," with no leftovers, so the book is ideal for those who live alone, those who dislike cooking, and dieters who nibble while cleaning up. Frozen entrees can be stocked in the freezer, but shopping for fruits, vegetables, and lowfat dairy products should be done once a week. The authors suggest preparing enough tossed salad to last for several days. While this practice will reduce
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meal preparation time, sorne nutrients will be lost during storage. The book also briefly addresses behavior modification techniques such as developing a new approach to eating, altering eating habits, and starting an aerobic exercise program. Although the information presented in this book is accurate, 1 hesitate to recommend the long-term use of this diet. Much of the fat used in convenience foods is saturated. Furthermore, anyone following this diet will consume a wide variety of preservatives and additives on a daily basis. The menu is also expensive to follow; most convenience entrees co st two to three times more than the same me al prepared from scratch. This diet is geared for people who have a busy lifestyle and don't mind paying for the convenience of not having to cook. The most serious drawback is that this book spoon feeds dieters a meal plan rather than teaching them to read labels and bec orne discriminating shoppers. To encourage the use of Quaker instant oatmeal (260 mg sodium/serving, cost = 18(j;) instead of cooked rolled oats (1 mg sodium/serving, co st = 511:) takes the use of convenience foods to an extreme, costs the consumer more for packaging, and undermines the efforts of nutrition educators. Karen Carlson, M.S., R.D., Weight Instructor, Lourdes Management Wellness Program, 169 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13905.
New Titles of Interest The following li st of received bOOKS does not imply endorsement by the Society for Nutrition Education.
REFERENCES AND TEXTBOOKS Advances in Cereal Science and Technology, vol. VII, Pomeranz, Y., ed., 1985. From American Association of Cereal Chemists Books, 3340 Pilot Knob Rd .. St. Paul. MN 55121, 359 pp., hardcover, $49 ta AACC members, $60 ta nonmembers. Clinical Guide ta Parenteral Micronutrition, Baumgartner, T., ed., 1984. From Educational Publications, Lld., 1616 S.W. 77th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607, 388 pp., softcover, $29.95. Community Participation in Health and Development in the Americas: An analysis of selected case studies, Scientific Publication no. 473, Pan American Health Organization, 1984. From World Health Organization, 525 23rd St" NW, Washington, DC 20037, 75 pp., softcover, $8. The Destroying Angel: Se x, fitness & food in the legacy of degeneracy theory, graham crackers, Kellogg's corn flakes & American health history, Money, j., 1985. From Prometheus Books, 700 E. Amherst St" Buffalo, NY 14215, 213 pp., h<;lrdcover, $19.95.
Health Assessment Across the Life Span, Jones, D., M. Lepley, and B. Baker, 1984. From McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, 852 pp., hardcover, $40. The lndividual's Guide to Grants, Margolin, j., 1983. From Plenum Publishing Corp., 233 Spring St., New York, NY 10060, 314 pp., hardcover, $15.95. Meta-Analytic Procedures for Social Research, RosenthaJ, R, 1984. From Sage Publications, 275 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212, 160 pp., hardcover, $17.95; 149 pp., softcover, $8.95. Pharmacokinetics of Sulfonamides Revisited, Vree, T., et al., 1985. From S. Karger AG, Basel. Box Postfach, CH-4009 Basel. Switzerland, 208 pp., hardcover, $67.75. Summing Up: The science of reviewing research, Light, R, and D. Pillemer, 1984. From Harvard University Press, 79 Garden St., Cambridge, MA 02138, 191 pp., hardcoyer, $17.50, softcover, $7.95.
POPULAR Ali About Food Allergy, Dong, F., 1984. From George F. Stickley Co., 210 W. Washington Sq., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 210 pp., hardcoyer, $14.95. Arthritis Alternatives, Gadd, 1., and L. Gadd, 1985. From Facts on File Inc., 460 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016, 161 pp., hardcoyer, $14.95. Cancer Prevention Made Easy, Schneider, R, 1984. From Prentice-Hall, 301 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, Nj 07632, 150. pp., hardcover, $9.95. Carlton Fredericks' New Law Blood Sugarand Vou, Fredericks, c., 1985. From Perigee Books, 200 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016, 253 pp., softcover, $6.95. Eating for Life: The ultimate diet, Altman, N., 1984. From Vegetus Books, Box 221, Haverford, PA 19041, 176 pp" softcover, $6.95. The Facts on File Dictionary of Fitness, Friedberg, A, 1984. From Facts on File, Inc., 460 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016, 158 pp., hardcover, $14.95. Hold the Fat, Sugar & Salt: Mouth-watering recipes that transform your favorite dishes in ta nutritional treats, Silverman, G., and J. Williams, 1984. From Perigee Books, 200 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016, 155 pp., softcover, $7.95. Sports Medicine, Strauss, R, ed., 1984. From W.B. Saunders, 218 W. Washington Sq., Philadelphia, PA 19105, 560 pp., hardcover, $45. The 21st Century Die!: The bol d, new weightloss program for creating a slim body and a healthy future, Scanlon, L., 1984. From St. Martin's Press, 175 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10010, 217 pp., hardcover, $12.95. The W.E. T. Workou!: Water exercise techniques ta help you tone up and slim down, aerobically, Katz, j., 1985. From Facts on File, Inc., 460 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016, 182 pp., hardcover, $16.95, softcover, $8.95.
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