Nutrition & Obesity Publications
Spring/Summer 1997
Materials from Other Organizations
Afraid to Eat: Children and Teens in Weight Crisis. In this book by Frances Berg, societal attitudes toward weight and sexuality are examined. The author calls for a new health model based on eating well, being active, and feeling good about one's self. Available from: Healthy Living Institute, 402 S. 14th Street, Hettinger, ND 58639; (701) 567-2645.
The Balancing Act: Nutrition and Weight Guide, (4th ed). This book by Georgia Kostas has worksheets and essays focusing on the reasons for overeating or underexercising, and offers a meal and exercise plan Available for $29.95 from: The Balancing Act: Nutrition and Weight Guide, PO Box 671281, Dallas, TX 75367-8281; (214) 239-7223.
Eating Thin For Life. This book by Anne M. Fletcher includes diet suggestions from 208 individuals who successfully lost at least 20 pounds and kept the weight off for at least 3 years. Topics covered are motivation, behavior change, and recovering from relapses. Low-fat, low-calorie recipes and sample meal plans are included. The book is available for $24.95 from: Chapters Publishing Ltd., 2085 Shelbourne Road, Shelbourne, VT 05482; (800) 892-0220.
Thin for Life: 10 Keys to Success from People Who Have Lost Weight and Kept It Off. This book by Anne M. Fletcher is based on a survey of 160 people who maintained an average weight loss of 63 pounds for at least 3 years. The book debunks myths surrounding weight-loss maintenance, makes recommendations for losing weight, and contains 50 low-calorie, low-fat recipes. The book is available for $24.95 from: Chapters Publishing Ltd., 2085 Shelbourne Road, Shelbourne, VT 05482; (800) 892-0220.
Quick and Healthy Recipes and Ideas. Quick and Healthy: Volume II. These books by Brenda J. Ponichtera offer easily prepared, healthy recipes from many cultures, containing ingredients found at any grocery store. The author includes recipes with healthy substitutes for soy sauce, breading, and cream soup base. Each recipe lists calories, fat, protein, carbohydrates, and diabetic exchanges. Available for $16.95 each from: ScaleDown Publishing, Inc., 1519 Hermits Way, The Dalles, OR 97058; (541) 296-5859; fax (541) 296-1875; e-mail scaledwn@gorge.net.
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