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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 or community use. Most are available at local libraries and bookstores.

Nutrition and Lifestyle
American Dietetic Association Cooking Healthy Across America
by American Dietetic Association Food and Culinary Professionals Dietetic Practice Group. Wiley, 2005.
Drawing on the unique flavors, history and culinary traditions from all corners of the US, this guide by dietetic professionals offers region-specific recipes that are delicious, nutritious and easy to prepare.

American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, 3rd Edition  
by Roberta Larson Duyff, MS, RD, FADA. Wiley, 2006.
Written in an upbeat, personal style, this comprehensive guide offers quick access to timely advice on a multitude of food and nutrition topics.

American Dietetic Association The Health Professional's Guide to Popular Dietary Supplements, 3rd Edition
by Allison Sarubin Fragakis, MS, RD and Cynthia Thomson, PhD, RD, 2007.
More than 107 popular vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbals, enzymes and other supplements are covered in this guide. Helps make sense of the claims and facts surrounding the numerous dietary supplements on the market.

The Baby Fat Diet
by Monica Bearden, RD and Shara Aaron, MS, RD. Alpha Books/Penguin Group, 2008.
“Eating for two” may sound delightful, but the consequences can be dreadful. Learn about breastfeeding as a weight-loss mechanism, the importance of eating breakfast and portion sizes.

The Dash Diet Action Plan
by Marla Heller, MS, RD. Amidon Press, 2007
Learn how to make practical lifestyle changes using DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). Includes 28 days of meal plans and DASH-friendly recipes.

The Eating Well Diet
by Dr. Jean Harvey-Berino, PhD, RD. The Countryman Press, 2007.
Develop healthy eating habits with over 150 recipes, inspiring messages and practical tips. Helpful charts and sensible strategies will encourage you to set goals and track your progress.

The Flexitarian Diet
by Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, LDN. McGraw-Hill, 2009.
Vegetarian diet not for you?  “Flexitarians” know how to get protein and nutrients without giving up meat entirely. You’ll also find recipes and a five-week meal plan.

Food Synergy
by Elaine Magee, MPH, RD. Rodale, 2007.
Timely information about how to get the right nutrients without taking supplements. Recipes and meal plans with “per serving” details are included.

Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook, 4th Edition
by Nancy Clark, MS, RD. Human Kinetics, 2008.
Registered dietitian offers thoughts on how to eat before and after competitive events, as well as how to make smart fast-food choices. Emphasizes a varied, moderate diet and includes over 70 recipes. Recommended reading for athletes, exercisers and the average consumer interested in good nutrition.

So What Can I Eat?!: How to Make Sense of the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Make Them Your Own
by Elisa Zied, MS, RD with Ruth Winter, MS. Wiley, 2006.
Yes, you can have some chocolate now and then. Learn how to work with a shopping list, make menu plans and prepare balanced meals that include foods you may have thought forbidden.

Weight Watchers She Loses, He Loses: The Truth about Men, Women, and Weight Loss
by Karen Miller-Kovach, MS, RD. Wiley, 2007.
Addresses the differences between men and women regarding excess weight and the advantages of working on weight loss as a couple. Identifies motivators for each gender and strategies for teaming up to lose weight together.

Dining Lean: How to Eat Healthy When You’re Not at Home, 3rd Edition
by Dr. Jo (Joanne V. Lichten, RD, PhD). Nutrifit Publishing, 2007.
Eating out should not throw your healthy habits completely off track. Learn how to select from the more than 5,000 menu items available at nearly 70 chain restaurants.

The Essential Herb-Drug-Vitamin Interaction Guide
by George T. Grossberg, MD and Barry Fox, PhD. Broadway Books, 2007.
Combining different supplements and prescription drugs can be dangerous. Find the ones you’re looking for with this easy-to-use guide. It’s organized alphabetically.

The Healthy Wholefoods Counter
by Annette B. Natow, PhD and Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD. Pocket Books, 2008.
Written in a question/answer format to help you increase your knowledge about potassium, fiber, folic acid, calcium and other nutrients. Clear up the confusion about organic, natural, sustainable, free-range and other concepts currently in the nutrition headlines.

The Most Complete Food Counter, 3rd Edition
by Annette B. Natow, PhD and Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD. Simon & Schuster, 2008.
Healthy eating guidelines, an A-Z nutrition dictionary, values for 21,000 foods and much more information can be found in this revised and updated encyclopedia.

The New Food Lover’s Companion, 4th Edition  
by Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst. Barron’s Educational Series, Fall 2007.
Subjects addressed include: cooking tools, techniques, meat cuts, breads, pastas, international foods, cheeses, herbs and spices and just about everything else dealing with food.

Dealing with Food Allergies in Babies and Children
by Janice Vickerstaff Joneja, PhD, RD. Bull Publishing, 2007.
At a loss when it comes to addressing your child’s food allergies? Learn strategies for dealing with milk, eggs, wheat, corn, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, seeds, shellfish and fish.

Everything But the Kitchen Sink
by Frieda Wishinsky and Elizabeth MacLeod. Scholastic Inc., 2008.
Why do we say “cool as a cucumber”? Which country consumes the most chocolate? Learn these secrets and pick up a few ideas for cool experiments. A fun book that will give you tidbits to impress your friends.

Feed Your Family Right!: How to Make Smart Food and Fitness Choices for a Healthy Lifestyle
by Elisa Zied, MS, RD with Ruth Winter, MS.  Wiley, 2007.
Americans are just too busy to eat right and exercise regularly. Being in tune with your family’s tastes and genetics can help you plan for them to eat well and also create some fitness fun.

Food Fights: Winning the Nutritional Challenges of Parenthood
by Laura A. Jana, MD, FAAP and Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP. 
American Academy of Pediatrics, 2008.
It’s not always easy to have children eat what they should.  Learn how to deal with whining, eating and television, grocery shopping, influence of friends, allergies and much more.

Secrets of Feeding a Healthy Family, 2nd Edition
by Ellyn Satter, MS, RD, LCSW, BCD. Kelcy Press, 2008.
Are you trying to get your child to eat by making strict rules? Here are practical ideas for raising good eaters who also enjoy being involved in the kitchen.

Eat Out, Eat Right: The Guide to Healthier Restaurant Eating, 3rd Edition
by Hope S. Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE. Surrey Books, 2008.
Eating out can be a challenge, but it is possible to choose well from restaurant menus. Information is included on cuisines of other countries, as well as menus and diabetic exchanges.

For a referral to a registered dietitian and for additional food and nutrition information visit www.eatright.org

This is not a comprehensive list, and inclusion does not represent endorsement by the American Dietetic Association.

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