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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS plans or the food records of students to identify sources of cholesterol and saturated fats, and plan ways to reduce them. The addition of a leader's guide with background information, suggested activities, and sample handouts that include food lists with the cholesterol and saturated fat content would widen the potential audience for the film. With adequate support materials, it could be used in the work site setting and in other recreational and social programs without a trained nutritionist/ dietitian. Elisabeth Schafer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Extension Nutritionist, Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011. BOOKLET
Coping with Cancer: How to fight cancer with vitamins, minerals and diet. Walker, M., and J. Sessions, 1985. From Devin-Adair Publishers, 6 N. Water St., Greenwich, CT 06830, 38 pp., softcover. $2.95. Because of the high mortality rate from cancer and the lack of effective long-term treatments for many types of cancer, patients are attracted to alternative therapies which promise better results. This booklet discusses one such approach known alternately as metabolic therapy, orthomolecular medicine, or nutritional therapy. According to the authors, metabolic therapy consists of enzyme therapy, megavitamin therapy, various healing techniques, and a "wide range of nutritional approaches, including trace minerals and special diets." The authors argue that traditional approaches are toxic and have limited effectiveness, while metabolic cancer therapies are nontoxic. And although metabolic cancer therapies may be limited in effectiveness, they work by "boosting" the body's natural immune system. Three case histories are cited, and various prevention and "detoxification" regimens are discussed, one of which is intravenous infusions of hematoxylon dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Although this booklet provides some good nutritional advice, such as eating whole grains and reducing amounts of sugar and fat, it also recommends foods and regimens that are ineffective or questionable, including coffee enemas, hair analysis, and megavitamin supplements. Finally, the authors expend a great deal of effort debunking
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traditional cancer therapies of the socalled "Cancer Establishment." While this booklet is a good description of metabolic therapy, the advice is unclear, questionable, and potentially hazardous. The real danger comes when this approach circumvents traditional and effective therapies. David A. Dube, Mary Lisa Lawson, and Susan B. Dopart, "Strategies in Nutrition Education" course, School of Public Health Nutrition, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720. Learning to Live Well with Diabetes, Etzwiler, D., M. Franz, P. Hollander, and J. Joynes, eds., 1985. From International Diabetes Center, Park Nicolett Medical Foundation, 5000 W. 39th St., Minneapolis, MN 55416, 392 pp., softcover, $19.95 plus $2 postage and handling. Learning to U"eIlID with Diabetes
This is a book for almost anyone who wants to know more about diabetes. Chapters include information about nutrition, exercise, emotional adjustments, complications, medications, and research. Type I and Type II diabetes are extensively discussed in separate chapters and can be read as such. Special topics discussed are pregnancy, sexual concerns, heart disease, and the problems of children and adolescents with diabetes. One chapter, .designed to be read aloud to children who have diabetes, includes several activities that most children over 8 years of age can complete. The ADA Food Exchanges are explained. And because the word "diet" may have negative connotations, the manual uses the term "eating smart." Chapters of interest can be read individually after the initial information section is read. A weakness of this book is that it is written for individuals who read at a high school or college level. Poor readers, or poorly motivated persons will
have difficulty reading the 200+ pages of material that apply to their age, lifestyle, and type of diabetes. This book is an excellent resource manual for newly diagnosed and longtime diabetics as well as parents of children with diabetes, and concerned friends or family. Medical professionals who need to know more and do not work in the field of diabetes will also find this book an excellent reference. The book's medical and technical illustrations are very clear and well done. This book would be a good text book for a beginning class on diabetes. For diabetes educators, it will be a useful resource and an excellent reference for their patients. Marilyn Rollins, R.D., Nutrition Consultant, Nutrition Dynamics, 1144 E. McDowell Rd., #400, Phoenix, AZ 85006.
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Weight Control for Better Health, Ross, K., 1985. From Krames Communications, 312 90th St., Daly City, CA 94015-2621, 16 pp., softcover, 90¢ each, minimum order of $25. Diet and exercise have become a national obession, and there is an increasing need for practical weight control literature for health professionals in clinical settings. Nutritionists and physicians dealing with weight control will appreciate this diet and exercise pamphlet. Topics include why diets don't work, workable weight-control plans, ideal body-weight formulas and tables, diet and activity records, behavior modification techniques, balanced meal plans, dietary guidelines food chart, and a balanced exercise plan. Charts and worksheets are included throughout the pamphlet. Over five dozen attractive color illustrations accompany the text. Unfortunately, the dietary guidelines food chart contains a few mistakes. For example, tofu is listed in the low-fat column, and added fats such as butter and mayonnaise are listed in the medium-fat range. However, overall, this pamphlet provides practical applications for educated adults interested in a sensible weight-loss regimen. It is a useful and inexpensive tool for clinicians dealing with this issue. Andrea Bohn, "Strategies in Nutrition Education" course, School of Public Health Nutrition, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720.
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NUMBER 4
1986
Coping with Cancer: How to fight cancer with vitamins, minerals and diet. Walker, M., and J. Sessions, 1985. From Devin-Adair Publishers, 6 N. Water St., Greenwich, CT 06830, 38 pp., softcover. $2.95. Because of the high mortality rate from cancer and the lack of effective long-term treatments for many types of cancer, patients are attracted to alternative therapies which promise better results. This booklet discusses one such approach known alternately as metabolic therapy, orthomolecular medicine, or nutritional therapy. According to the authors, metabolic therapy consists of enzyme therapy, megavitamin therapy, various healing techniques, and a "wide range of nutritional approaches, including trace minerals and special diets." The authors argue that traditional approaches are toxic and have limited effectiveness, while metabolic cancer therapies are nontoxic. And although metabolic cancer therapies may be limited in effectiveness, they work by "boosting" the body's natural immune system. Three case histories are cited, and various prevention and "detoxification" regimens are discussed, one of which is intravenous infusions of hematoxylon dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Although this booklet provides some good nutritional advice, such as eating whole grains and reducing amounts of sugar and fat, it also recommends foods and regimens that are ineffective or questionable, including coffee enemas, hair analysis, and megavitamin supplements. Finally, the authors expend a great deal of effort debunking
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traditional cancer therapies of the socalled "Cancer Establishment." While this booklet is a good description of metabolic therapy, the advice is unclear, questionable, and potentially hazardous. The real danger comes when this approach circumvents traditional and effective therapies. David A. Dube, Mary Lisa Lawson, and Susan B. Dopart, "Strategies in Nutrition Education" course, School of Public Health Nutrition, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720. Learning to Live Well with Diabetes, Etzwiler, D., M. Franz, P. Hollander, and J. Joynes, eds., 1985. From International Diabetes Center, Park Nicolett Medical Foundation, 5000 W. 39th St., Minneapolis, MN 55416, 392 pp., softcover, $19.95 plus $2 postage and handling. Learning to U"eIlID with Diabetes
This is a book for almost anyone who wants to know more about diabetes. Chapters include information about nutrition, exercise, emotional adjustments, complications, medications, and research. Type I and Type II diabetes are extensively discussed in separate chapters and can be read as such. Special topics discussed are pregnancy, sexual concerns, heart disease, and the problems of children and adolescents with diabetes. One chapter, .designed to be read aloud to children who have diabetes, includes several activities that most children over 8 years of age can complete. The ADA Food Exchanges are explained. And because the word "diet" may have negative connotations, the manual uses the term "eating smart." Chapters of interest can be read individually after the initial information section is read. A weakness of this book is that it is written for individuals who read at a high school or college level. Poor readers, or poorly motivated persons will
have difficulty reading the 200+ pages of material that apply to their age, lifestyle, and type of diabetes. This book is an excellent resource manual for newly diagnosed and longtime diabetics as well as parents of children with diabetes, and concerned friends or family. Medical professionals who need to know more and do not work in the field of diabetes will also find this book an excellent reference. The book's medical and technical illustrations are very clear and well done. This book would be a good text book for a beginning class on diabetes. For diabetes educators, it will be a useful resource and an excellent reference for their patients. Marilyn Rollins, R.D., Nutrition Consultant, Nutrition Dynamics, 1144 E. McDowell Rd., #400, Phoenix, AZ 85006.
PAMPHLET
Weight Control for Better Health, Ross, K., 1985. From Krames Communications, 312 90th St., Daly City, CA 94015-2621, 16 pp., softcover, 90¢ each, minimum order of $25. Diet and exercise have become a national obession, and there is an increasing need for practical weight control literature for health professionals in clinical settings. Nutritionists and physicians dealing with weight control will appreciate this diet and exercise pamphlet. Topics include why diets don't work, workable weight-control plans, ideal body-weight formulas and tables, diet and activity records, behavior modification techniques, balanced meal plans, dietary guidelines food chart, and a balanced exercise plan. Charts and worksheets are included throughout the pamphlet. Over five dozen attractive color illustrations accompany the text. Unfortunately, the dietary guidelines food chart contains a few mistakes. For example, tofu is listed in the low-fat column, and added fats such as butter and mayonnaise are listed in the medium-fat range. However, overall, this pamphlet provides practical applications for educated adults interested in a sensible weight-loss regimen. It is a useful and inexpensive tool for clinicians dealing with this issue. Andrea Bohn, "Strategies in Nutrition Education" course, School of Public Health Nutrition, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720.
VOLUME 18
NUMBER 4
1986