Good Nutrition Reading List The consumer market overflows with publications on nutrition, fitness and health. The publications listed here represent resources covering a broad range of nutrition and health topics and provide reliable, timely nutrition information for personal, school, library and community use. Most are available at local libraries and bookstores. Food and Nutrition Food Sensitivities Food Facts For Parents Food and Nutrition Information - ADA Publications Dieting for Dummies by Jane Kirby. IDG Books, 1998. ISBN: 0764551264. Written by a registered dietitian, this book is chock-full of practical advice on how to end the confusion over battling the bulge, not by offering a magic bullet, but by providing a weight loss and exercise plan that is meant to last a lifetime. Includes tips on using healthful cooking techniques, dining out and reading food labels. Discovering Nutrition by Paul Insel, Don Ross and R. Elaine Turner. Jones and Bartlett, 2003 ISBN: 0763709107. This comprehensive book provides a detailed introduction to the science of nutrition. The material is presented in an engaging manner and includes numerous graphics and illustrations. American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide (Hardbound) Second Edition by Roberta Larson Duyff. Wiley, 2002 ISBN: 0471229245. Written by a registered dietitian in an upbeat, personal style, this comprehensive guide offers quick access to timely advice on a multitude of food and nutrition topics. Scattered throughout are "nutrition check-ups," practical tips and answers to common food and nutrition questions. The second edition includes chapters on dietary supplements, Syndrome X, childhood diabetes and food-drug interactions. Snacking Habits for Healthy Living by The American Dietetic Association. Wiley, 1997. ISBN: 0471347043. In this book, part of the Nutrition Now Series, registered dietitian Jean Storlie shows how snacking can be a healthful part of anyone's diet. The appendix provides calorie, fat and fiber values of snack foods. Monthly Nutrition Companion: 31 Ways to a Healthier Lifestyle by Paul Insel, Don Ross and R. Elaine Turner. Jones and Bartlett, 2003 ISBN: 0763709107. This comprehensive book provides a detailed introduction to the science of nutrition. The material is presented in an engaging manner and includes numerous graphics and illustrations. Food and Nutrition Information - Additional Resources • Diet Simple by Katherine Tallmadge. LifeLine Press, 2002 ISBN: 0895261855 With an emphasis on simple changes and small positive steps, this registered dietitian shares her strategies for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Included are suggestions for getting started, tips on eating out and traveling, how to beat emotional eating, plus recipes and menu plans. • Eating Well on Campus by Ann Selkowitz Litt. Tulip Hill Press, 2000. ISBN: 0970013906 Nutrition essentials every college student should know are covered in this book, such as how to beat the Freshman Fifteen and make the most of dorm or restaurant offerings. Tips on how to be a healthy vegetarian and how to help a friend with an eating disorder are discussed. • The Essential Guide to Nutrition and the Foods We Eat by the American Dietetic Association with Jean Pennington. HarperCollins Publishing, 1999. ISBN: 006273326X. This book provides nutrient analysis for 2,500 common foods, including brand-name packaged foods and fast foods. An introductory section covers portion sizes, eating by the Food Guide Pyramid, and label reading. Using the easy-to-read tables, shoppers can compare foods for calories, fat, sodium, and m • Minerals, Supplements & Vitamins: the Essential Guide by H. Winter Griffith. Fisher Books, 2000. ISBN: 1555612296. The author, an MD, has translated complicated, technical medical information into easy-to-understand terms. Learn about 22 minerals, 26 of the most popular food supplements, 14 vitamins, and 10 amino acids. The unique format of this book makes accessing the information easy, quick and enjoyable. • The New Nutrition by Felicia Busch. Wiley, 2000 ISBN: 0471347930. The author, a registered dietitian, provides a complete guide to whole foods and supplements, a balanced discussion of the pros and cons of traditional and nontraditional diets, and the latest information on nutritional therapies for a variety of conditions. Also included are references to key research studies and self-assessment tools. • Nutrition Concepts and Controversies by Frances Sizer and Eleanor Whitney. 8th edition. Wadsworth, 2000. ISBN: 0534564666 Designed for nutrition students and educators, this updated textbook covers basic nutrition science, then takes it a step further by exploring beyond the boundaries of established nutrition knowledge. Graphs, charts, illustrations, and pictures cover the pages of this colorful, informative book. • Portion Savvy: The 30 Day Smart Plan for Eating Well by Carrie Latt Wiatt and Elizabeth Miles. Pocket Books, 2000. ISBN: 0671024175. Portion control is the key to this 30-day plan that aims to teach the secrets of controlled eating and successful food management. Included are easy-to-follow low-fat recipes and visualization and relaxation techniques. • Stealth Health: How to Sneak Nutrition Painlessly into Your Diet by Evelyn Tribole. Penguin USA, 2000. ISBN: 014028205X. This book, written by a registered dietitian, helps individuals spot their nutrition problems and make changes to improve eating habits. Includes more than 100 recipes and 1,000 tips on how to eat right. All recipes include nutritional analysis and highlight key nutrients. • Super Nutrition After 50 by Densie Webb and Elizabeth Ward. Publications International, Ltd., 1999. ISBN: 0785337679 This guide focuses on age-related body changes and nutrition needs. Conditions which may be delayed or prevented by eating healthfullyÑ such as cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosisÑ are discussed. The authors, both registered dietitians, discuss 18 popular herbs, hormone replacement therapy, and phytonutrients. This book is also printed in larger than usual print, so those with bifocals can read with ease. • The Way To Eat Available January 2003 by David Katz and Maura Gonzalez. Source Books, 2003 ISBN: 1507719837 This book is a comprehensive guide to a lifetime of eating well in support of three goals: overall good health, weight control, and enjoyment of food. Includes how to identify the common barriers to healthful eating, and strategies for overcoming these barriers. • Your Personality Prescription: Optimal Health Through Personality Profiling by Roberta Schwartz Wennik. Kensington Books, 1999 ISBN: 1575664011. The dietitian author presents a unique approach to customizing a healthy lifestyle based on dominant personality preference. Individuals are guided through the process of identifying strengths and using them to develop healthy eating and activity habits.   Return To Top Food Sensitivities - ADA Publications Lactose Intolerance Nutrition Guide by Merri Lou Dobler American Dietetic Association, 2003 This easy-to-read booklet is perfect for anyone with lactose intolerance. Sections include tips for label reading, recognizing lactose content of foods, meal planning, and resources such as books, recipes, special food companies and Web sites. Celiac Disease Nutrition Guide by Tricia Thompson and Merri Lou Dobler American Dietetic Association, 2003 ISBN: 0880913061 The authors, both registered dietitians, provide essential start-up information about celiac disease, including how to follow a gluten-free diet, identify food products that may contain harmful grains, establish a healthy diet with sample menu ideas, and much more. Listing of companies that manufacture and/ or distribute gluten-free products, find support groups and additional resources and useful Web sites are included. Food Sensitivities - Additional Resources • The Gluten-Free Gourmet: Living Well Without Wheat by Bette Hagman. Owl Books, 2000 ISBN: 0805064842 This book offers delicious relief for anyone who is allergic to wheat or intolerant to gluten. A complete sourcebook on how to live healthfully with celiac disease, or wheat allergy, it features new information on celiac diet, raising a celiac child, avoiding hidden glutens and eating well when traveling. • Kids with Celiac Disease: A Family Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy, Gluten-Free Children by Danna Korn. Woodbine House, 2001 ISBN: 1890627216 Upbeat and user-friendly, this guide offers practical tips on navigating the gluten-free world. This book covers everything from medical issues to shopping, food preparation, menu and snack ideas, and eating out. An extensive resource section offers useful contacts for products and services.         Return To Top Food Facts - ADA Publications Food Folklore: Tales and Truths About What We Eat by Roberta L. Duyff. Wiley, 1998. ISBN: 0471347167. Legends, traditions, and myths have followed foods for centuries, from the healing qualities of chicken soup to the belief that grapefruit burns calories. Written by a registered dietitian for The American Dietetic Association, this easy-to-read guide answers common questions and dispels myths about food and nutrition. Food Facts - Additional Resources • Bowes and Church's Food Values of Portions Commonly Used by Jean AT Pennington. 17th edition. Lippincott, 1998. ISBN: 0397554354. Often used as a professional resource, this book is a spiral-bound compilation of nutritional values of foods in a form that allows quick and easy reference. More than 8,100 foods are listed, including brand-name and popular fast food restaurant items. Many supplementary tables provide difficult-to-find data, such as amino acid content, vitamin E, purines, and more. • The Complete Book of Food Counts by Corrine T. Netzer. 5th edition. Dell, 2000. ISBN: 0440225639 This is a large compilation of nutrient data for basic generic foods, brand-name foods, and restaurant chains. Entries are listed alphabetically, with values for calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat, cholesterol, sodium, and fiber. • Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals by Varro E. Tyler. Haworth, 1999 ISBN: 0789001594. An internationally renowned authority presents science-based information about the therapeutic use of herbs. Completely referenced material covers data on clinical studies as well as legal and regulatory issues. Material is organized by topic, making it an easy to use reference for consumers. • The New Food Lover's Tiptionary by Sharon Tyler Herbst. William Morrow, 2002 ISBN: 0060935707 This A-to-Z guide is packed with more than 6,000 tips, shortcuts and other culinary information that both experienced and novice cooks will find helpful. Answers hundreds of questions about food preparation, kitchen equipment, foods and beverages, and features quick-reference charts and recipes. • Wellness Foods A to Z by Sheldon Margen and editors of UC Berkeley Wellness Letter. Rebus, 2002 ISBN: 0920661702 Subtitled, "an indispensable guide for health-conscious food lovers," this book offers food entries with detailed nutrition profiles, shopping and storage tips, and preparation suggestions to take advantage of each food's key nutrients. A comprehensive vitamin and mineral guide and wellness eating strategies are also included. • What Einstein Told His Cook by Robert L. Wolke. Norton Co., 2002 ISBN: 0393011836 Chemistry professor and syndicated food columnist provides over 100 reliable and witty explanations, while debunking misconceptions about food and nutrition. Kitchen science is explained in plain, nontechnical language along with recipes.                         Return To Top For Parents - ADA Publications ADA Guide to Healthy Eating for Kids: How Your Children Can Eat Smart from 5 to 12 by Jodie Shield and Mary Catherine Mullen. Wiley, 2002 ISBN: 0471442240 Both authors are registered dietitians and parents. This resource schools parents in nutrition fundamentals and arms them with easy-to-follow guidelines so that breakfast skippers, lunchtime traders, and nutritionally clueless nibblers learn to make healthy eating choices. Pregnancy Nutrition: Good Health for You and Your Baby by The American Dietetic Association. Wiley, 1998. ISBN: 0471346977. Author Elizabeth Ward, RD, pulls together everything women need to know to eat right during pregnancy, including prenatal practical food tips, vegetarian food choices, how to avoid common discomforts, and much more. If Your Child Is Overweight: A Guide for Parents, 2e by Susan Kosharek. 2nd edition American Dietetic Association, 2003 ISBN: 0880913037 This newly expanded and revised version provides the latest nutrition information for helping kids from ages 4-12 with obesity. Written in an easy-to-use format, readers will find simple how-to instructions to help guide the child to change the way they eat. Covering portion sizes for children, sample menus, calculating BMI, discussing school lunches, and much more. For Parents - Additional Resources • American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Nutrition by William H. Dietz and Loraine Stern. American Academy of Pediatrics, 1999. ISBN: 0375501878. The authors, both pediatricians, wrote this state-of-the-art reference book for parents who need strategies to care for their children's dietary requirements from birth through adolescence. Special insights are provided for introducing solid foods, basics for toddlers, school-age children, and adolescents, how to deal with outside influences, and more. • Child of Mine: Feeding With Love and Good Sense by Ellyn Satter. Bull Publishing, 2000. ISBN: 0923521518. Written by a registered dietitian, this is a great resource for parents on infant nutrition from birth to two years. The writer offers practical information and guidance about nutrition, feeding, child development, and parenting. Portion sizes for different ages are included. • Eating Expectantly by Bridget Swinney. 2nd edition. Simon & Schuster, 2000. ISBN: 0671318209. This comprehensive guide for mothers-to-be provides practical advice about eating before, during, and after pregnancy. Written by a registered dietitian, it includes an extensive set of recipes and menus. • Food Fight: A Guide to Eating Disorders for Preteens and Their Parents by Janet Bode. Aladdin Paperbacks, 1999. ISBN: 068910865. The author summarizes many interviews that reveal various aspects of eating disorders. The first section is directed toward young readers, the second section toward adults, and the third section lists other helpful resources. • Food, Fun n' Fitness: Designing Healthy Lifestyles for Our Children by Mary Friesz. Designs for Healthy Lifestyle, 2002 ISBN: 0971566208 The author, a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist, and parent, offers a common-sense approach to enhancing our children's health. This book is a comprehensive, "parent-friendly" guide to teaching children good eating habits, the value of nutrition, and the incorporation of fitness into daily life as a basic family value. • Food Rules! by Bill Haduch, Rick Stromoski and Lisa Moore. Puffin, 2001 ISBN: 0141311479 Behind the conversational style lies a wealth of information geared for kids and to kids grades 4 to 7. This book breaks down complicated ideasÑ such as amino acids and cholesterolÑ into easy-to-digest pieces. • Healthy Foods, Healthy Kids by Elizabeth Ward. Adams Media Corporation, 2002 ISBN: 1580625959 This book, written by a registered dietitian, combines professional know-how with real-life experience, offering sound, practical eating suggestions for parents of kids from birth to age six. From breastfeeding a newborn to ensuring food safety for the entire family, this book gives practical tips and simple solutions to parents' nutrition concerns. • The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins. 4th edition. Harvard Common Press, 1999. ISBN: 1558321527. This comprehensive book on breastfeeding, written by a registered nurse, guides mothers through pregnancy and the child's first year. Includes helpful photos and illustra-tions, an appendix with drug safety information, and a supplemental reading list. • Raising Happy, Healthy, Weight-wise Kids by Judy Toews and Nicole Parton. Sarasota Press, 2001 ISBN: 1553560035 Written with a sense of humor, this book will help parents guide kids towards a healthy body weight and a positive body imageÑ from infancy through the difficult teen years. It is no-nonsense, thoughtful advice on key issues related to nutrition for kids and adolescents. • When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads: A Complete Resource by Barbara Luke and Tamara Eberlein. Harper Perennial, 1999. ISBN: 0060957239. The authors are a professor of obstetrics and a professor of gynecologyÑ who's also an RD and an award-winning writer in health, parenting, and psychology. This book outlines a practical, nutrition-based program to keep you and your babies healthy during pregnancy.