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The book contains excellent nutritional information, with Ellyn Satter's philoso­phy woven throughout the text, and evalu­ates some of the common misinformation about nutrition for preschool children. For example, there is discussion about "brain food," and hyperactivity and the diet.

The nutritional information and recip£s are aimed at parents of preschoolers, how­ever, the book may be most useful for par­ents who are skilled in food preparation techniques and who want to take the time to prepare special, out-of-the ordinary rec­ipes.

Joyce L. Alves, M.S, R.D., Extension Home Economist, P.O. Box 369, St. Johns, AZ 84936

CONSUMER The Walking Handbook, Johnson, S., 1989. From Institute for Aerobics Re­search, 12330 Preston Rd., Dallas, TX 75230, 40 pp., softcover, $5.00 + $1.00 shipping, bulk discounts available.

The K.I.S.S. principle is effectively ap­plied in Susan B. Johnson'S Walking Handbook. The author KEEPS IT SPE­CIFIC & SIMPLE. In fact, it is so simple that it can be said to have been intended to be used primarily by the most uninformed novice. The information provided is physi­ologically sound, highly specific, and pre­sented in a very easy-to-use style.

The Handbook is written in an easy-to­read manner that makes liberal use of an outline format combined with clear and useful record keeping forms. The reader works through seven interactive steps and quickly gains both the information and skills needed to design, implement, evalu­ate, and maintain his or her own personal­ized exercise program.

This reviewer suggests that the author provide page references for the items that are explained later in the text and are listed as "Comfort and Safety Tips." Also, in Step 3 of the walking program protocol, "De­termining your Walking Prescription," this reviewer proposes that the reader com­bine the outcomes of the "One Mile Walk Test" and the "PhYSical Activity Index" to formulate a more conservative walking prescription, which would be more appro­priate for the handbook's major target group.

Certainly, the reader can use the hand­book without benefit of any additional ex­ercise leadership. This inexpensive volume can also be well employed as an effective guide for physicians prescribing moderate exercise for their patients. In addition, it would be useful as an exercise leader's class workbook or as the base program for a newly formed walking club. It is safe, simple, sound, and effective.

Eleonor E. Hellman, M.Ed., Consultant, Health Promotion & Physical Fitness, 6612 Fairfield, Houston, Texas 77023

CONSUMER Rockport Walking Program, Rippe, J. and A. Ward, 1990. From Prentice Hall Press, Gulf & Western Bldg., One Gulf & Western Plaza, New York, NY 10023, 379 pp., softcover, $9.95. ISBN 0-13-782301-O.

Motivation, maintenance, and measure­ment of success are the three cornerstones of this exercise and diet program. The book contains three sections of practical, accurate, research-based advice that is easv to read and follow. The first section includes information on how this program was developed, why walking and a low-fat diet are a winning combination for good health, and simple ways to do self tests for measuring fitness levels. The Program incorporates both the American Heart As­sociation Guidelines and the ADA Ex­change Lists for Meal Planning for 1,200, 1,500 and 1,800-calorie meal plans. The second section is a step-by-step plan for the first 30 days of the Program. This sec­tion includes a month of specific daily walking goals, meals plans, and inspira­tional quotes. It also includes tips on how to make healthy food choices when dining out, entertaining, and during holiday fes­tivities. The third section provides mainte­nance plans that contain 16 additional weeks of walking goals, expanded food ex­change lists, recipes analyzed for nutrient and exchange content, and motivational tips for sticking with the plan.

This is an excellent, practical, research­based program that shows adults how to combine walking and a nutritionally-sound eating plan to lose weight and maintain weight loss. It is espeCially suited for peo­ple who want to eat better and exercise but feel too overwhelmed to get started.

Linda Houtkooper, Ph.D., R.D., Dept. of Nutrition & Food Science, Univ. of Arizona Extension Home Economics, 312A FCR # 33, Tucson, AZ 85721

PROFESSIONAL The Craft of Teaching Adults, Barer­Stein, T. and J. Draper, eds., 1988. From Culture Concepts, Inc., 5 Darlingbrook Crescent, Toronto Ontario, Canada M9A 3H4, 207 pp., softcover, $17.95. ISBN 0-921472-00-5.

Does your work involve teaching adults? If so, this resource, which presents the reflections of faculty members in the Adult Education Department at the Ontario In­stitute for Studies in Education, will pro­vide you with useful techniques for en­hanCing your skills in teaching an adult audience.

The well-organized chapters and layout of the book greatly enhance the utility of this resource. Each chapter beings with a brief summary of its contents, and key

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points are set apart from the text in boxes. The text itself begins with an interesting, historical perspective on adult education. This is followed by a discussion of the im­portance of becoming aware of and sensi­tive to cultural differences in the learning process. Specific suggestions are provided in this section for use in a teaching situa­tion. Practical ways to include creative de­cision-making in applying learning theory to adult education are presented. There is a chapter on evaluation that includes some interesting methods for evaluating educa­tion programs. A chapter on holistic learning/teaching in adult education offers various possibilities for using all of the mind's capabilities in a learning situation. The final chapter presents the experiences and inSights of part-time teachers in teach­ing adults.

Nutrition educators need to be aware that the book was written for and by Cana­dian adult education teachers and that almost all of the references are Canadian. However, because of its comprehensive­ness and the presentation of numerous practical tips and suggestions for working with adults, this book is one of the better resources on adult education to be pub­lished in recent years. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in becom­ing revitalized and in improving their abil­ity to reach and teach adults.

Joanne M. Proulx, R.D., L.D., M.Ed., Chief, Nutrition and Dietetics Training Program, Indian Health Services, Santa Fe, NM 87502

PROFESSIONAL Teen Pregnancy Challenge: Book I-Strategies for Change, Lindsay, J. and S. Rodine, 1989. From Morning Glory Press, 6595-T, San Haroldo Wav, Buena Park, CA 90620, 253 pp., so'ftcover, $14.95. ISBN 0-930934-34-2.

The challenge of coping with teen preg­nancies is undertaken with great under­standing and profeSSionalism in this guide to establishing adolescent pregnancy pre­vention and care programs. Although the scope of the teen pregnancy problem and the complexity of setting up prevention

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programs appear overwhelming in the be­ginning chapters, the authors clearly show how community efforts can make a differ­ence in slOwing the rate of unintended pregnancy in young women.

In the introductory chapter the reader is told to envision an ideal environment for teens and families in their community. The authors then work towards this goal as they offer comprehensive guidelines for use in setting up a teen program: docu­menting the need, bUilding community support, planning, deciding on the focus, finding a setting, and funding, marketing and evaluating the program. An example of a successful program, "Project Redirec­tion" in El Paso, Texas, is outlined in the final chapter. The authors illustrate the concepts they present by continually pro­filing existing programs and quoting teen program leaders in diverse communities across the country. The appendix includes a list of resource people, programs and organizations, along with addresses and phone numbers.

The authors state that teen pregnancy is a symptom, not a cause, of societal prob­lems, and they prOvide advice emphasizing primary prevention, such as helping young people develop a high self-esteem. They acknowledge the important components of effective programs: individuals and or­ganizations who understand the needs of young people and who are able to combine their resources. The companion volume: The Teen Pregnancy Challenge, Book Two: Program for Kids provides details on es­tablished programs dealing with teen pregnancy prevention and care.

The target audience is primarily com­munity leaders and social service providers who plan to develop teen pregnancy pro­grams. For those already involved in a pro­gram that is working with teens, this text will motivate you to expand your services and try new approaches.

Donna Robinson, MS, RD, Consulting Nutritionist, 2817 Duke Street, Alexan­dria, VA 22314.

PROFESSIONAL Community Nutritional Assessment: With Special Reference to Less Tech­nically Developed Countries, Jelliffe, D. and E.F. Jelliffe, 1990. From Oxford University Press, 200 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016, 633 pp., hardcover, $85.00. ISBN 0-19-261218-2.

This is a well-written, expanded version of Jelliffe's classic 1966 reference, The As­sessment of the Nutritional Status of the Community. It is a comprehensive guide to the formulation, implementation, and analysis of nutrition surveys , especially those deSigned for use in less technolOgi­cally developed countries, that is even

more useful than its predecessor. The ex­tensive experience of the authors is re­flected in their common sense approach to the topic, which stresses the use of prac­tical technology and local use of the data collected.

Direct as~essment of nutritional status is covered 'in great detail, including the advantages and disadvantages of various procedures, criteria for their selection and use, and appropriate reference standards. The information presented is very appro­priate for use under field conditions. The discussion of socio-economic variables is the most extensive to be found in any nu­trition text. The last chapter on stimulating action tells how to use survey results in formulating policy as well as in writing journal articles.

As in any work of this magnitude, some areas are covered in less detail than others. The discussion of rapid assessment meth­ods, such as those developed by Scrim­shaw and Hurtado, should be expanded. These methods are particularly effective in obtaining data for local program planning, which the authors enthusiastically support. Although the measurement of food intake is well covered, the collection and use of agriculture production data as it applies to nutritional status is not. This could be included in the chapter on indirect assess­ment methods , which needs to be ex­panded. Despite these shortcomings, which are really minor in such a compre­hensive work, this is an excellent text for a nutrition surveys course and should be mandatory reading for anyone contem­plating a nutrition survey.

Meredith F. Smith , Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Department of Foods and Nutrition, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506

PROFESSIONAL International Food Regulation Hand­book; Policy Science Law, Middlekauff, R. and P. Shubik, eds., 1989. From Marcel Dekker, Inc., 270 Madison Ave ., New York, NY 10016, 562 pp. , hardcover, $150.00. ISBN 0-8247-7909-6.

The prospect of globalization of the food market also means confronting a maze of overseas legislation. This book is a guide through that maze-a series of useful suggestions to help those interested in becoming involved in the movement of food around the world. Food production and distribution have become more com­plex and more sophisticated in recent years, and this book describes the develop­ment of legislation necessary to meet the changing environment in which food com­panies operate. The Handbook is not sim­ply a hurried glance at food production!

distribution systems on different conti­nents; over half of the book is given to a discussion of the need for regulations, the rationale for their fonnulation, their scien­tific basis, and pathways to their modifica­tion. The editors do, however, place the technical aspects of food production, dis­tribution and regulation firmly in the con­text of food as a consumer product. They also include an interesting and useful sec­tion on non-gove rnmental bodies­including names and full addresses of the organizations along with a description of their primary activity. This first half of the book will be of use to students, food man­agers, trade associations and consumer or­ganizations interested in the development and infrastructure of the food industry.

The second half of the book takes us on a whistle stop tour of the world~r at least visits selected highlights. The coun­tries covered are Belgium, France and Denmark; Israel, and Egypt; Thailand and Australia. A further section is dedicated to supranational bodies-international scien­tific bodies and the European Economic Community. Although each section is thoroughly yet simply presented, it should be noted that, in fact, only seven countries are presented in detail. This serious limita­tion in my view is compounded by the lack of internationalism in the references­they are largely by U.S. authors, despite the international claims of the title.

Dr Gillian H. Wright, Lecturer in Mar­keting, University of Bradford Manage­ment Centre, Emm Lane, Bradford West Yorkshire, BD9 4JL England

CONSUMERIPROFESSIONAL The Tufts University Guide to Total Nutrition, Gershoff, S., 1990. From Harper and Row, Publishers, Inc. , 10 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022, 312 pp., hardcover, .$22.50. ISBN 0-06-015918-9.

Many profeSSionals and consumers are familiar with the Tufts University Diet & Nutrition Letter, which can be found on almost every recommended newsletter list and is considered to be one of the best consumer nutrition newsletters in the country. A newsletter, however, can't take the place of a good nutrition reference book and the Tufts University Guide to Total Nutrition fills that void. Without los­ing the appeal of the newsletter, the book follows a similar format, with short chap­ters, nutrition quizzes, shopping gUides and menu suggestions.

The book includes a section on the nu­trients (protein, carbohydrates, fat, vita­mins, minerals, and fiber). It also includes a s ection on eating better by learning to prepare more healthful foods , by using tip sheets for smart shopping and by making wise selections while dining out and thus