Nutrition Resources

Below is a sample of materials available at your local public library. The material focuses on educating children and adults about the need for and benefits of good nutrition.

Nutrition Guides

365 Activities for Fitness, Food, and Fun for the Whole Family
Sweet, Julia E. (2001) 383 p. pbk.

While it is known that fit kids are stronger and healthier, do better academically, and have higher
self-esteem, it is often challenging to teach children how to get active. This author offers activities to help both parents and kids enjoy a healthier lifestyle. The activities in this book are for the whole family. Many of the activities are simple and do not take much time. The activities are geared to children's abilities, so even younger children may participate in many. The ideas are for indoor and outdoor activities and include making exercise fun, creating fun and healthy snacks, and games using everyday materials.

Diabesity
Kaufman, Francine Ratner. (2005) Audience: Parents & General Adults. 326 p.

Dr. Kaufman paints a realistic picture of what people with diabetes have to do to manage their disease. The former president of the American Diabetes Association, she is an advocate of preventive treatment, which includes fighting the rise of obesity. She explains in easy to understand language what diabetes is and what it does to the body. She relies on her own family's experience with diabetes as well as stories about her patients to explain symptoms and problems diabetics face when dealing with the disease. For anyone who is concerned about the possibility of becoming diabetic, this is a must read.

Fed Up! Winning the War Against Childhood Obesity
Okie, Susan. (2005) Audience: General Adults. 322 p.

Author Susan Okie tackles child obesity and its consequences of diseases and the effects on society with a discussion of the biology of obesity. She emphasizes the need for learning to change eating
habits and physical exercise habits of children as well as the importance of the role of the community in promoting and providing a healthy lifestyle. Admitting that the causes of obesity are not completely
understood and that some programs do not always work, Okie says that the more we learn about the interaction of biology, environment and behavior, the greater the chance of helping children maintain a healthy weight.

I'm, Like, So Fat! Helping your Teen Make Healthy Choices About Eating and Exercise
Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne. (2005) 317 p., pbk.

Using her experience, the author shows how to respond constructively to "fat talk", counteract negative media messages, and give kids the straight story about nutrition and calories, the dangers of dieting, and eating right when they are away from home. This upbeat and insightful book is packed with great ideas that will help kids everywhere feel better about their looks and make healthier choices about eating and exercise.

Overcoming Childhood Obesity
Thompson, Colleen A. (2004) 223 p., pbk.

The authors of this book attribute the increase in child obesity to several factors. One is unhealthy
eating behaviors which include an increase in foods eaten away from home, increase in fast food
consumption, decrease in family mealtimes, and an increase in portion sizes. Second, they cite a
decrease in physical activity due to safety concerns, an increase in sedentary activities, such as
television and computer use, and changes in lifestyle activities. The importance of the family role in
providing a healthy lifestyle for children is emphasized in this book. Advice for ways to provide
healthy meals and increase physical activities is given not just for children, but for the entire family.

Your Child's Weight: Helping Without Harming - Birth Through Adolescence
Satter, Ellyn. (2005) 470 p., pbk.

Ellyn Satter states in this book, "To feed well, you must make an absolute priority of providing food for
yourself and your family. Family meals are key to that providing - and to parenting." She believes in
focusing on the feeding relationship: the triangle of children, parents, and food. Distortion in that
relationship is caused by 1. misinterpretation of normal growth; 2. restrained feeding (decrease in
calories or portions); 3. poor feeding practices; and, 4. stress. Her ideas challenge society's current
diet mentality and obsession with weight control.

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Cookbooks

Cooking Healthy Across America
American Dietetic Association. Food & Culinary Professionals. (2005) 640 p., pbk.

This cookbook presents over 300 recipes that draw on the flavors and traditions of various cuisines around the country from New England to Pacific Northwestern dishes, from Tex-Mex to the fusion cooking of California and Hawaii. These recipes come from American Dietetic Association culinary professionals sharing family recipes, cooking secrets and innovative tips and insights.

Incredible Edible Gluten-free for Kids: 150 Family Tested Recipes
Sanderson, SHeri L. (2002) 333 p.,pbk.

This cookbook provides gluten-free recipes formulated especially for children. With this cookbook, parents learn how to cook food without gluten that children will eat, how to read labels for hidden ingredients, and how to prepare food without fear of contamination. Also, many of the recipes take less than 30 minutes to prepare. This book includes an overview of celiac disease; advice about managing meals eating way from home; entertaining and party tips; metric and temperature conversion tables; and a resource section listing gluten-free suppliers and manufacturers.

Mom's Guide to Meal Makeovers: Improving the Way the Way Your Family Eats, One Meal at a Time
Bissex, Janice Newell. (2004) 349 p., pbk.

This is a book to encourage parents to bring good nutrition home. Part one offers a 5 step program in
getting started in meal makeovers including tips for streamlining time in the kitchen and how to use
convenience and fast food. Part two includes recipes. This book offers family-friendly foods based on the practical experience of the authors.

Quick & Healthy: Low-fat, Card Conscious Cooking, 2nd ed
Ponichtera, Brenda J. (2005) 264 p. spiral bd.

The author's focus for this cookbook is health conscious people who do not want to spend a lot of
time in the kitchen. Each recipe includes diabetes and weight loss exchanges, nutrient analysis and
carbohydrate servings. Nutrition guidelines, weight loss tips, time saving ideas, recipes listed by
carbohydrate servings, information on food products and menus. It includes over 200 recipes, many of which have been revised from the first edition.

Updated: February 12, 2010

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		Nutrition Resources Below is a sample of materials available at your local public library. The material focuses on educating children and adults about the need for and benefits of good nutrition. Nutrition Guides 365 Activities for Fitness, Food, and Fun for the Whole Family Sweet, Julia E. (2001) 383 p. pbk. While it is known that fit kids are stronger and healthier, do better academically, and have higher self-esteem, it is often challenging to teach children how to get active. This author offers activities to help both parents and kids enjoy a healthier lifestyle. The activities in this book are for the whole family. Many of the activities are simple and do not take much time. The activities are geared to children's abilities, so even younger children may participate in many. The ideas are for indoor and outdoor activities and include making exercise fun, creating fun and healthy snacks, and games using everyday materials. Diabesity Kaufman, Francine Ratner. (2005) Audience: Parents & General Adults. 326 p. Dr. Kaufman paints a realistic picture of what people with diabetes have to do to manage their disease. The former president of the American Diabetes Association, she is an advocate of preventive treatment, which includes fighting the rise of obesity. She explains in easy to understand language what diabetes is and what it does to the body. She relies on her own family's experience with diabetes as well as stories about her patients to explain symptoms and problems diabetics face when dealing with the disease. For anyone who is concerned about the possibility of becoming diabetic, this is a must read. Fed Up! Winning the War Against Childhood Obesity Okie, Susan. (2005) Audience: General Adults. 322 p. Author Susan Okie tackles child obesity and its consequences of diseases and the effects on society with a discussion of the biology of obesity. She emphasizes the need for learning to change eating habits and physical exercise habits of children as well as the importance of the role of the community in promoting and providing a healthy lifestyle. Admitting that the causes of obesity are not completely understood and that some programs do not always work, Okie says that the more we learn about the interaction of biology, environment and behavior, the greater the chance of helping children maintain a healthy weight. I'm, Like, So Fat! Helping your Teen Make Healthy Choices About Eating and Exercise Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne. (2005) 317 p., pbk. Using her experience, the author shows how to respond constructively to "fat talk", counteract negative media messages, and give kids the straight story about nutrition and calories, the dangers of dieting, and eating right when they are away from home. This upbeat and insightful book is packed with great ideas that will help kids everywhere feel better about their looks and make healthier choices about eating and exercise. Overcoming Childhood Obesity Thompson, Colleen A. (2004) 223 p., pbk. The authors of this book attribute the increase in child obesity to several factors. One is unhealthy eating behaviors which include an increase in foods eaten away from home, increase in fast food consumption, decrease in family mealtimes, and an increase in portion sizes. Second, they cite a decrease in physical activity due to safety concerns, an increase in sedentary activities, such as television and computer use, and changes in lifestyle activities. The importance of the family role in providing a healthy lifestyle for children is emphasized in this book. Advice for ways to provide healthy meals and increase physical activities is given not just for children, but for the entire family. Your Child's Weight: Helping Without Harming - Birth Through Adolescence Satter, Ellyn. (2005) 470 p., pbk. Ellyn Satter states in this book, "To feed well, you must make an absolute priority of providing food for yourself and your family. Family meals are key to that providing - and to parenting." She believes in focusing on the feeding relationship: the triangle of children, parents, and food. Distortion in that relationship is caused by 1. misinterpretation of normal growth; 2. restrained feeding (decrease in calories or portions); 3. poor feeding practices; and, 4. stress. Her ideas challenge society's current diet mentality and obsession with weight control. top of page Cookbooks Cooking Healthy Across America American Dietetic Association. Food & Culinary Professionals. (2005) 640 p., pbk. This cookbook presents over 300 recipes that draw on the flavors and traditions of various cuisines around the country from New England to Pacific Northwestern dishes, from Tex-Mex to the fusion cooking of California and Hawaii. These recipes come from American Dietetic Association culinary professionals sharing family recipes, cooking secrets and innovative tips and insights. Incredible Edible Gluten-free for Kids: 150 Family Tested Recipes Sanderson, SHeri L. (2002) 333 p.,pbk. This cookbook provides gluten-free recipes formulated especially for children. With this cookbook, parents learn how to cook food without gluten that children will eat, how to read labels for hidden ingredients, and how to prepare food without fear of contamination. Also, many of the recipes take less than 30 minutes to prepare. This book includes an overview of celiac disease; advice about managing meals eating way from home; entertaining and party tips; metric and temperature conversion tables; and a resource section listing gluten-free suppliers and manufacturers. Mom's Guide to Meal Makeovers: Improving the Way the Way Your Family Eats, One Meal at a Time Bissex, Janice Newell. (2004) 349 p., pbk. This is a book to encourage parents to bring good nutrition home. Part one offers a 5 step program in getting started in meal makeovers including tips for streamlining time in the kitchen and how to use convenience and fast food. Part two includes recipes. This book offers family-friendly foods based on the practical experience of the authors. Quick & Healthy: Low-fat, Card Conscious Cooking, 2nd ed Ponichtera, Brenda J. (2005) 264 p. spiral bd. The author's focus for this cookbook is health conscious people who do not want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Each recipe includes diabetes and weight loss exchanges, nutrient analysis and carbohydrate servings. Nutrition guidelines, weight loss tips, time saving ideas, recipes listed by carbohydrate servings, information on food products and menus. It includes over 200 recipes, many of which have been revised from the first edition.

		Updated: February 12, 2010