Determined whether shoppers would use nutrition information when making in-store choices among brands of five packaged products. Also determined whether information used would be affected by the number of nutrients appearing on signs displayed in the store, and/or by the perceived importance of the set of nutrients presented. (JN)

In a study of food preferences of deaf teenagers in a school for the deaf, students preferred meats, fruits, and desserts over vegetables. They had fewer "correct" and more "incorrect" and "don't know" responses to food and nutrition knowledge statements than hearing students. (Editor/JR)

Based on food consumption patterns and physiological needs, separate goals for men, women, and children may be necessary. (Author/BB)

Although there are many different approaches to teaching nutrition, food grouping systems have become an almost universal tool. This article is a detailed comparison of food grouping systems in use in 47 countries. (BL)

This article describes a study of a nutrition education program using the school lunch program as a teaching resource involving 63 fourth-grade students. Results of a lunch survey and computer analysis of dietary intake indicates behavioral changes and increased comprehension of principles occur. (Author/SA)

This article describes a study in which the attitudes of 83 elementary school teachers were assessed with regard to participation in a school lunch program. Results show that teachers' positive attitudes about food quality and negative attitudes about eating with students emerged as predictors of student participation in school lunch. (Author/SA)

This article focuses on the characteristics of the nutritional background of the American public. Issues and recommendations are presented that are intended to describe the goals and target groups for nutrition education in the 1980s. (SA)

The composition of food in the 1980s is discussed as it relates to national nutrition goals and world problems. The data reviewed here related to food consumption, its calories, nutrients, and fat content. (SA)

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…

Presented are two rebuttals to a summary of an article which appeared in this journal: one by the original authors of the article (about food eating patterns) and a second by the journal's editor. (DC)

Reports the findings of a study that compared general and vegetarian nutrition knowledge between vegetarians (N=106) and nonvegetarians (N=106) matched for age, sex, residence, and nutrition training. Concludes that vegetarians scored significantly higher than nonvegetarians on the total test but that both lack understanding of many basic…

A behavior modification technique appeared to increase cooked vegetable consumption among preschool children more than did a traditional technique, varying the method of vegetable preparation. (BL)

Preschool personnel have a responsibility to help children achieve and maintain nutritional well-being. Nutrition education in the preschool program is an effective means of establishing positive attitudes toward food. (BL)

A computer-assisted instructional unit (written for 32K Commodore PET microcomputer) was developed to identify four food groups outlined in Canada's Food Guide, place specific foods in correct groups, and identify food not belonging to the four groups. Animated color-coded keys are used to represent the food groups. (JN)

Investigated relationships between food shopping behavior and food patterns in two-parent families having at least one preschool-age child. Cost, family preferences, and nutritive value were the most important factors influencing food choices. However, neither costs nor nutritive value considerations appeared very important with respect to food…