Journal of the American Dietetic Association
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PERIODICALS
Periodical reviews are contributed by Margene A. Wagstaff, MS, RD, Indianapolis, Ind, and the Journal staff. Articles that have been abstracted are marked with a darkened box (■).
Names and addresses of all periodicals abstracted in this section are published each year in the December issue. The current list appears on page 1576 of the December 1992 issue. Requests for reprints of articles abstracted here should be sent directly to the authors of the original articles, whose addresses may be
IMPROVING THE LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY: THEORY, RESEARCH, AND CLINICAL GUIDELINES
By Michael G. Perri, PhD, Arthur M. Nezu, PhD, and Barbara J. Viegener, PhD. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons; 1992. Hardcover. Pp 303. Price $39.95. ISBN 0-471-52899-4
Successful approaches to promoting long-term maintenance of weight loss are sorely needed by clinicians who treat obese patients. This book presents background information about obesity and various interventions, and a detailed discussion of one specific approach, with step-by-step guidance for the health professional who might
THE FAMINE WITHIN
By Katherine Gilday. VHS videotape. Direct Cinema Ltd, PO Box 10003, Santa Monica, CA 90410; 800/525-0000; 55-, 90-, and 118-minute versions are available. Price $195 plus $5 shipping and handling (for any of the three versions)
What is behind the trend toward thinner models in the fashion industry and advertising, and how does this trend affect the average American woman? The Famine Within is a thought-provoking exploration of our attitudes toward the role of women in society and ideal feminine
THE HEALTH CARE MANAGER'S GUIDE TO PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
By Charles R. McConnell. Gaithersburg, Md: Aspen Publishers; 1993. Hardcover. Pp 219. Price $49. ISBN 0-8342-0348-0
NUTRIENTS IN THE CONTROL OF METABOLIC DISEASE, WORLD REVIEW OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS. VOL 88
Edited by A. P. Simopoulos. Basel, Switzerland: S Karger AG; 1992. Hardcover. Pp 170. Price $188. ISBN 3-8055-5594-6
TEXTBOOK OF PEINATRIC NUTRITION
2nd ed. Edited by Robert M. Suskind and Leslie Lewinter-Suskind. New York, NY: Raven Press; 1993. Hardcover. Pp 571. Price $120. ISBN 0-88167-896-1
New edition of food preparation course
The Food Preparation Study Course: Quantity Preparation and Scientific Principles, by Lynne E. Baltzer and Shirley A. Gilmore, has been a product of the Iowa Dietetic Association since 1971. This third edition is a self-study guide directed to dietitians, dietetic technicians, dietary consultants, and managers who are directing the selection and preparation of food for groups. Nine of the 13 chapters encompass the major food types, from fruits and salads through doughs, batter, and pastries.