Books Received
Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease, Ann M. Coulston, Cheryl L. Rock, Elaine R. Monsen, eds. San Diego, Calif: Academic Press; 2001. ISBN 0-12-193155-2.
Journal of Social Work in Long-Term Care, published by The Haworth Social Work Practice Press. For more information write to The Haworth Press, Inc, 10 Alice St, Binghamton NY 13904-1580.
The Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Diet: Practical, Accurate Advice from a Breast Cancer Survivor, by Suzannah Olivier. ISBN 1-58054-327-8; 400 pp pb; $16.95. Available from Woodland Publishing, PO Box 160, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062; 800-777-2665.
Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating, by Walter C. Willett, MD.
Nutrition and the Cancer Survivor, a new brochure from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). Diet and exercise advice, tips on evaluating health claims on supplements, and other dietary "hot topics." For a free copy or information on bulk discounts, contact AICR at 800-843-8114 or visit http://www.aicr.org.
Handbook of Obesity Treatment, Thomas A. Wadden and Albert J. Stunkard, eds. New York: Guilford Publications Inc; 2001. ISBN 1-57230-722-6; 608 pp hb; $65.
The Vegetarian Gourmet's Easy International Recipes, Bobbie Hinman. Chicago: Surrey Books, 2001. ISBN 1-57284-042-0. 488 pp. $19.95 pb. With international conversion chart and nutrient information.
The Warrior Diet: How to Take Advantage of Undereating and Overeating, by Ori Hofmekler, with Diana Holtzberg. St. Paul, Minn: Dragon Door Publications Inc, 2001. ISBN 0-938045-35-0. 358 pp. $26.95 hb.
The Power of Positive Eating, by Zonya Foco, RD. 1998, revised 2001. Available from ZHI Publishing, PO Box 275, Walled Lake, MI 48390-0275; telephone: 888-884-LEAN; fax: 248-960-8157. A compilation of attractive 1-page information sheets on healthy eating and exercise.
Present Knowledge in Nutrition, 8th ed, Barbara A. Bowman and Robert M. Russell, eds. Washington, DC: ILSI Press, 2001. ISBN: 1-57881-107-4. 805 pp. $89 pb.
Handbook of Nutrition and Food, Carolyn Berdanier, ed. Boca Raton, Fla: CRC Press LLC, 2002. ISBN: 0-8493-2705-9.
1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes, Linda Eugene, RD, CDE, Sue Spitler, and Linda R. Yoakam, RD, MS, eds. Chicago: Surrey Books, 2001. ISBN: 1-57284-041-2. 822 pp. $19.95 pb.
Nutritionally Incorrect: Why the Modern Diet is Dangerous and How to Defend Yourself, 2nd ed, by Allan N. Spreen, MD, CNC. Pleasant Grove, Ut: Woodland Publishing, 2001. ISBN: 1-58054-325-1. $16.95 pb.
Nutrition and AIDS, 2nd ed, Ronald R. Watson, ed. Boca Raton, Fla: CRC Press LLC, 2001. ISBN: 0-8493-0272-2. $99.95 hb. Includes a chapter on HIV and Infant Growth by Nutrition Today board member Douglas Taren.
Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs in Health Promotion, Ronald R. Watson, PhD, ed. Boca Raton, Fla: CRC Press LLC, 2001. ISBN: 0-8493-0038-X. $115.00 hb.
Eating Disorders and Obesity: A Comprehensive Handbook. 2nd ed. Christopher G. Fairburn and Kelly D. Brownell, eds. NY: The Guilford Press, 2002. ISBN: 1-57230-688-2. A Vital definitive resource on this complex topic.
Coverage Matters: Insurance and Health Care. The Committee on the Consequences of Uninsurance, Board on Health Care Services, Institute of Medicine. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2001. ISBN: 0-309-07609-9. 169 pp. $25. pb. Order from the NAP, telephone: 202-334-3313; 800-624-6242; or http://www.nap.edu. Explores the demography and health consequences of uninsured Americans.
Pesticide Residues in Food 2000. Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues Evaluations 2000. Part II: Toxicological. WHO Pesticide Residue Series No. 16. Geneva: World Health Organization, 2001. ISBN: 92-4-166516-5. 272 pp.