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seems best suited for those well-versed in the role of breastfeeding in matemal and child health, it may also be useful to policy makers, "women in development" pro­grams, national women's organizations, and other groups that pursue issues of women's rights in the workplace.

Lisa Harnack, R.D., M.P.H., Graduate Student Assistant, Program in Public Health Nutrition, School of Public Health, Univer­sity cif California, Berkeley, CA 94720

Barbara Abrams, R.D., DrPH, Associate Professor, Program in Public Health Nutri­tion, School of Public Health, University cif California, Berkeley, CA 94720

Prcifessional Dietary Modifications Designed to M­fect Lipid Metabolism, 1993. From Carol Greenir, Agricultural Experiment Station Edition, 304 Curtis Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, research bulletin, $5.05.

This report is a compilation of outcomes resulting from a collaborative project spon­sored by the Agricultural Experiment Sta­tions in 12 states and USDA. The project consisted of feeding studies involving fe­male subjects (conducted at Nebraska and Iowa State), as well as animal studies. The primary objectives of the studies were 1) to compare, in normal females, the effect of two laboratory-controlled diets, and 2) to use animal models to determine the impact of these diets on metabolic parameters not easily measured in human subjects. Twenty women were fed both a "typical" U.S. diet (based on HANES 1 data) and a 1977 U.S. Dietary Goal recommended diet (similar to the current AHA Step One diet). Results are presented for the effects on several plasma, urine and fecal parameters. The modified diet significantly lowered serum total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterollevels and reduced total fecal bile excretion. Many parameters were affected by partici­pant race (Chinese vs Caucasian). This re­port provides a single, comprehensive reference for the dietary effects specific to women. It is a useful reference for any professional involved in lipid research and as background information for the nutrition educator.

Madeline Sigman-Grant, Ph.D., R.D., Assistant Professor, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16801

AUDIOVISUALS

Professional New Hawaii Harvest: Stories of Foods, Gardens and Cultures on the Island of Oahu. Lafler, J., 1992. From 2742 Puuhonua St., Honolulu, HI 96822, 112" VHS videocassette, $15.00.

This attractive video subtly encourages the consumption of fresh fruits and vegeta­bles. It discusses the multi-cultural environ­ment on Oahu through presentations of its history in song and dance and Its diverse food habits through mterviews with indi­viduals who actively seek out foods benefi­cial to theIr health. One long segment concerns community gardens and the peo­ple who work them. A series of interviews with men and women elicits their reasons for working the gardens and clearly por­trays their joy m growing and preparing foods as their ancestors did. Another seg­ment explains the use of different herbs, many unique to Hawaii. A specialist in thiS subject is followed as she cultivates and col­lects herbs for a variety of uses, both me­dicinal and culinary.

A documentary format is used in this video. Interviews appear to be spontaneous and the individuals speak earnestly and in­terestmgly about their food habits. The overall impression of this segment is one of talking with an interesting group of people about a mutually interesting topic - fruits and vegetables in Hawaii. The subject mat­ter, while focused on Hawaii, is in fact of general interest. Specific fruits and vegeta­bles are identified and described, and it would be pOSSIble to use this segment as a guide to locating the same or similar foods elsewhere.

The cooking demonstration portion of this video was perhaps the weakest since it was quite specific to foods found in Hawaii and was almost too informal, so that it would be difficult to replicate the recipes prepared. However, as was true throughout the video, the visual quality and humor found in this segment made the food prepa­ration activities both interesting and enter­taimng to view.

The lush scenery, friendly and interested participants, and the overall style of this video make it appropriate for any audience. It would be a wonderful introduction to "exotic" settings and their foods for class­rooms, and could be followed with activi­ties to apply the information-either

cooking lessons or improvement of dietary practices.

Note: The views presented In thiS re­view reflect those of the reviewer and are not necessarily those held by the office of Nutntion, Agency for International Development, Bureau for Research and Development.

Frances R. Davidson, Ph.D., M.Sc., Dep­uty Director, Office of Nutrition, Agency for International Development, Bureau for Research and Development, Washington, D. C. 20523-1808.

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Consumer I Prcifessional Janey Junkfood's Fresh Adventure!, Storper, B., 1992. From Foodplay, 251 Chestnut Ave., Jamaica Plains, MA 02130, 112" VHS videocassette, 30 minutes, plus activity guidebook, $99.00. Quantity dis­counts available.

"Read it before you eat it" is just one of the nutntion messages in this extremely creative and entertaining video. Through the use of song and rhyme children are taught the principles of healthful eating and how to "treat their bodies nght." Both kids and adults will want to watch this film again and again to see Janey Junkfood juggle (lit­erally) a healthful diet, watch the character "Coach" (played by Barbara Storper) magt­cally change unhealthful snacks into health­ful ones, and learn and sing songs with young cast members about good nutrition. The film will be an excellent teaching tool and is recommended for children grades K-8.

The video focuses on helping kids achieve balance and variety in their diet. The storyline describes a young girl whose unhealthful eating habits threaten her team's chances of winning a juggling cham­pionship. Young viewers will learn, along with Janey Junkfood, why too much fat and

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sugar should not be part of a healthful diet, what foods and nutrients should be in­cluded in their diet, and why maintaining a healthful weight and exercising are impor­tant. Janey's coach and trainer teach viewers practical skills such as reading food labels, understanding television commercials, choosmg lowfat, low sugar snacks, and pre­paring a quick, nutritious breakfast.

Along with providing sound nutrition information to children, the film will help motivate kids to change unhealthful lifestyle habits by conveying the message that it's "hip to be fit ." MTV -style editing, rap mu­sic and humorous graphics are effectively used to emphasize the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables, daily exercise and eat­ing right. Creative food demonstrations will make viewers aware of the amount of sugar in an average softdrink and the fat content of a bag of potato chips and a typical fast food meal. Although dietary downfalls are pomted out, no foods are forbidden and moderation is emphasized.

The Follow-up Activity Guidebook that accompanies the video contains learn­ing objectives, discussion questions, and a variety of creative, camera-ready activity sheets, all of which effectively supplement the content of the video. Most of the activi­ties require fairly good reading and writing skills and thus would be most appropriate for older children. Suggested readings and a resource list are also included for teachers or parents wanting more information on nutrition.

This video and guidebook is highly rec­ommended for all educators, nutritionIsts, and dietitians working with parents or chil­dren. The National Academy of TelevisIOn Arts and Sciences has awarded the video an Emmy for "Best Children and Youth Spe­cial-1993." ''Janey Junkfood's Fresh Ad­venture" would certainly get my vote!

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BOOKLETS

Consumer/Professional What to Eat and Drink on the Day of an Athletic Event, Travis, S. and L. Mar­quart, 1992. From Media Services Re­source Center, Cornell Univ., 7 Cornell Business and Technology Park, Ithaca, NY 14850, booklet, 10 pp., $2.75.

For success in competition, everyone needs to prepare for the "event;" this book­let is designed to help student athletes

prepare for athletic events . Four basic questions relating to food and fluids are answered for junior and senior high school athletes: why, when, what, and how much. Very early in the booklet, the reasons for appropriate food and fluid intake pnor to an athletic event are established. This is followed by advice about when to eat. Various food chOices are suggested for dif­ferent events at specific times : mornmg, early to mid-afternoon, late afternoon, events after 5 p.m. , four hour events (swim­ming, track, gymnastics, others) , and after the event. To provide practical ideas about what to eat, several menu suggestions are listed in highlighted areas. Sport tips about fluid intake and hydration also provide the young athlete with speCific behaviors to use or to avoid for better performance. An en­closed form promotes self-evaluauon and menu planning by the person reading the booklet. This could also be used as a great teaching tool.

The booklet's format and content are easy to use and read. As an added bonus, the booklet's size of 8.5 by 11 inches will pre­vent it from gettmg lost in someone's gym bag or desk. Each page basically focuses on one concept, which may be helpful to a teacher or coach who uses the booklet for class presentations. All information about the type and amount of food and fluids reflects current research in sports nutrition.

Even though written for jUnIor and senior high school athletes, this sports nu­trition booklet could be used by anyone who is involved in exercise. Nutrition edu­cators, teachers, coaches and trainers will find this resource very useful to promote appropriate food and fluid mtake m an ath­letic population.

Kathe A . Gabel, Ph.D., R.D., Director, Coordinated Program in Dietetics, Univer­sity of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844-3183

Consumer The Facts About Weight Loss Prod­ucts and Programs, Federal Trade Com­mission and National Assn. of Attorney General, 1992. From Dept. of Health and Human Services, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rm 15-AI9, Rockville, MD 20857, book­let, free.

With the proliferation of weight loss products and programs on the market and the millions of Americans who attempt to lose weight each year, thiS simply written pamphlet, The Facts About Weight Loss Prod­ucts and Programs, can help the public make wise decisions about dieting.

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The pamphlet concisely covers five sub­topics of weight loss: The Weight-Loss In­dustry, The Facts About Weight Loss, In Search of the "Magic Bullet," Phony De­vices and Gadgets, and Diet Programs. It also contains two msets set apart from the text with bullets-Clues to Fraud, and Sen­sible Weight Mamtenance Tips-that are printed on a colored background, making it easy for the reader to digest some very im­portant information. The back panel of the pamphlet identifies and describes the two Federal agencies-the Federal Trade Com­mission and The Food and Drug Admini­stration-that have jurisdictIOn over the advertising and marketing of foods, non­prescription drugs, medical devices, and health care services; and the content and labeling of foods, drugs, and medical de­vices, respectively.

This IS a very mformative and useful pamphlet written for consumers. It lets them know not only what to avoid in the weight loss arena, but what to do and what kind of information to seek out before em­barking on a weight loss program. The pamphlet provides enough information to help consumers know that while obesity can carry serious health consequences, reckless dieting can be very dangerous to their health. In adchtion, it contains useful guidelines for what to look for in a sound diet program.

Darwin Dennison , Ed.D ., Professor, Health Behavioral Sdences, State University of New York at Buffalo, 3435 Main St. Kimball Tower, Buffalo, NY 14214

STUDY KIT

Prcifessional Developing Health Education Materi­als for Special Audiences: Low-liter­ate Adults, Shield, ).E. and M.e. Mullen, 1993. From the American Dietetic Associa­tion, 216 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, study kit, $43.95. ISBN 0-88091-107-7.

While most health educatIOn materials and manuals are written, on average, at a 9th grade reading level, one out of five Americans only reads between the 4th and 6th grade level. How can we as educators ensure that our educational materials are reaching a variety of people of differing literacy levels? This study kit on developing health education materials for low-literate adults may help to bridge the gap between