Nutrition labeling regulations introduce United States-Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs) or higher values than current NRC-RDAs for elderly people. Since few elderly diets met the lower recommendations ways to use the new nutrition information are suggested. (Author/RH)

A weight control program for obese children in Hawaii revealed that success in achieving weight loss was related to birth weight, age at onset of obesity, weight of mother, and school achievement. (Author/RH)

Presents an annotated bibliography of research literature (abstracts, articles, conference proceedings) relevant to methodological issues in food intake assessment. Citations appear in alphabetical order by first author's last name and are summarized by demographic characteristics, sampling protocol, and study design features in a table at the end…

Presents findings on the overall profile of weight control information portrayed in popular magazines and compares the assessment by professional judges with that of lay judges. Results indicate that, although articles differed in quality, weight control content was basically factual and reliable. (Author/JN)

Evaluates vitamins/minerals, distinguishing whether studies cited used animal or human subjects. Vitamins discussed include niacin and vitamins B-12, C, A, D, E, and megavitamin supplementation (intake of vitamins at levels 10 times the recommended daily allowance). Minerals considered include dolomite/bone meal, chromium (glucose tolerance…

Examined relationships among adolescent girls' (N=203) satisfaction with body weight, body image, and perception/use of fad diets. Subjects wanting to lose weight were placed into two groups based on amount of weight-loss desired and compared in terms of body image scores, ratings of fad diets, and frequency of using the diets. (JN)

Addresses the controversy concerning the differences in recommendations made by two groups related to guidelines for recommended dietary allowances. Compares those made by the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) and those by the USDA-DHEW. (CS)

Shows how nutrition information on fat and cholesterol was presented to three specific audiences of working mothers: the "trying hard to cope" group; the "modern, with-it" group; and the "traditional, in-control" group. Indicates that fewer participants reported changing nutritional practices than reported reading the information or trying the…

Discusses study group technique to update dietitians. Includes objectives (such as providing opportunities for sharing of information among area hospitals' dietetic departments and creating greater exposure to nutritional care philosophies/methods), subgroup responsibilities, and journals used. (JN)

Reports results of a study concerned with the vegetable preferences and dislikes of preschool-aged children in which 12 vegetables were rated on a 3-point facial hedonic scale. Compares children's responses with those of their mothers. (CS)

Politics, economics and cultural traditions are considered factors in projects to increase consumption of indigenous foods. Special emphasis is given to breastfeeding infants and drinking coconut milk instead of soft drinks. (Author/BB)

Part 1 of this evaluation of dietary supplements and health aids (SE 533 788) focused on various therapeutic claims made for vitamins and minerals. This part examines health-promoting claims made for selected macronutrients and fiber. Macronutrients examined include selected proteins, amino acids, enzymes, carbohydrates, and lipids. (JN)

Presents a method for the documentation, quantification, and analysis of individual food belief systems based on a repertory grid instrument. Results of six case studies illustrate the method. Suggests potential use in research and evaluation applications. (Author/DS)

Half of the nutrients evaluated from Basic Four menus did not meet the current recommended allowances. (Author/BB)

Describes an educational/distributional campaign to increase use of soybeans by low-income Brazilian families. Initially, no families surveyed used soybeans but, after participating in a program on nutrition and soybeans, and free distribution of soybeans for one month, soybean usage by participants increased even when free soybeans were replaced…