Alaska, Hawaii, and Illinois call collect312-328-6700.

Want something yummy for yourtummy and stimulating for your brain?This videotape, originally produced forPBS by a grant from the MetropolitanLife Insurance Company, has it! Theprogram is based on the seven DietaryGuidelines for Americans developed bythe U.S. Department of Health and Hu­man Services and the U.S. Departmentof Agriculture. Each part highlightsone or more of the guidelines while alsostressing the interrelationship of all theguidelines in a healthy diet.

A provocative health and nutritionquestion related to a specific guidelinestarts each 41/z minute segment, fol­lowed by a noted home economist whoanswers the question as she demon­strates the preparation of a main dish,snack, or dessert.

The content of the videotapes is con­sistent with the new (1985) revised edi­tion of the Dietary Guidelines. How­ever, the new revised guidelines havesome differences in the order and word­ing of specific guidelines. Educators or­dering these tapes are advised to ex­plain the revision and to distributecopies of the 1985 version to the audi­ence.

The only major drawback of the se­ries is its cost. Otherwise, the tapes areexcellent in that they provide informa­tion on good nutrition in basic termsand apply it to the preparation of foodsthat are easy and fun to make.

Janet A. Seay, B.S., Health Educator,325 Wenner Way, Fort Washington,PA 19034.

MAGAZINEHealth & You, quarterly. From TribuneMedia Services, 1909 CinnaminsonAve., Cinnaminson, NJ 08077, 1-800­524-1176, price varies according toquantity.

This magazine addresses topics inthe areas of prevention, fitness, andsafety for employees and their familiesin various corporations. The magazinemay be distributed by employers,health insurers, or hospitals. A shortversion which can be easily mailed orused as a paycheck stuffer is also avail­able. This publication can be custom­ized to meet specific company needsand include a company logo.

MAGAZINEHealthy People, Health ManagementCommunications, monthly. FromHealth Management Communications,

BOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

Harwood Building, Room 319, Scars­dale, NY 10583, 914-681-1373, $18 peryear, call for quantity prices.

This publication presents pro­grammed learning material for employ­ees and their families, and addresses is­sues relevant to health promotion anddisease prevention at the worksite.

BOOKLETNutrition and Your Health: DietaryGuidelines for Americans, Second Edi­tion, 1985, 24 pp. Human Nutrition In­formation Service/USDA, 6505 BelcrestRoad, Room 325A, Hyattsville, MD20782, free.

This booklet lists and discusses theupdated Dietary Guidelines for Ameri­cans, and is useful for distribution ingeneral nutrition education programs.The guidelines were developed by theU.S. Department of Agriculture and theU.S. Department of Health and HumanServices. Because there is no copyrightrestriction on this material, companiesmay reproduce it in quantity if desired;to obtain "reproducibles" write to theaddress above.

POSTERNutrition for the Superwoman, 1985.From Barbara Herbst, R.D., Pennsylva­nia Hospital, Nutrition Department,Eighth and Spruce Sts., Philadelphia,PA 19107, 11" X 17" poster, $4.25each (including tax and postage); $3.00each for orders of 10 or more (plus$2.75 handling charge).

This poster is useful for all womenbut it is especially valuable to womenwho must manage both a demandingcareer and a busy home life. Informa­tion about nutrition and osteoporosis,premenstrual syndrome, iron defi­ciency, cancer, and weight control areprovided.

POSTERS ANDTABLE TENTS

Nutrition Posters and Table Tents, JoanSalge, M.S., R.D., 1985. From MedicalCare Affiliates, One Boylston Plaza,Prudential Center, Boston, MA 02199,or call (617) 262-1500, posters and tabletents at $3.95 and $1.95 respectivelyplus shipping and handling.

These nine unique and colorful edu­cational posters with matching tabletents have been developed by a regis­tered dietitian. They can be used to as­sist in promoting, educating, and rein­forcing nutrition principles. Themesinclude: Fiber Facts, Sugar Shadow,Heart Beat, Halt the Salt, Vitamins, Kal-

cium Kid, Nutrition During Exercise,Nutrition and Dining Out, and Get theTotal Picture.

MAGAZINEShape Write-Up, 10 issues per year.From Corporate Fitness Programs, Inc.,320 NE 97th, Suite B, Seattle, WA98102,8 pp., $18.

This self-help publication discussesnutrition, weight control, exercise, andother health matters, and can be usedwithin a worksite program.

BOOKLETSStart Taking Charge, Aetna Life Insur­ance Company, 1984. From AetnaEmployee Benefits Division, 151Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06156,workbooks, $6.95.

If your organization or employerwants to implement a health promotionprogram, this package is an excellentresource. The workbook includes a setof four booklets for employees, whichcover nutrition and weight control,stress management, exercise, and self­care. The titles of the booklets are hu­morous and engaging. For example, thenutrition booklet is "The Food YouChews." An additional booklet de­signed for the employer or programleader gives creative ideas for their useat the worksite. Useful tips are given onwhat contributes to the success or fail­ure of a health promotion program.

Each booklet focuses on what the in­dividual can do to pursue a healthy life­style. Self-tests and rating scales areused to increase awareness and to in­still the philosophy "start takingcharge." All of the information appearsto be reputable and current. Referencesand quotes from well-known healthprofessionals are given throughout thebooklets. The format and color graphicsare eye-catching and attractive.

Overall, this material is remarkablysophisticated and easily accessible tothe average reader. Aetna should becongratulated for publishing a trulyuseful and creative workbook-type se­ries. Readers of these booklets will havethe incentives and information neces­sary to "start taking charge."

Christine Ellis, M.S., R.D., PublicHealth Nutritionist, Jackson CountyHealth Dept., 342-A North St.,Murphysboro, IL 62966.

STUDENT KITWeight Wizards, From Weight Wiz­ards, Inc., Box 309, Main St., Norwich,VT 05055, student kit, $48.50. Also

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