concept that protein needs can be met on a vegan diet if one's caloric intake is adequate. The tables include useful comparisons of animal versus plant sources of protein based on total grams of protein, grams of protein per 100 kcal, and amino acid composition. I would have liked to have seen more spe- cific recommendations for fruits, vegeta- bles, and grains in the sample menus, instead of the generalized statement that "addi- tional food" can be included to meet nutri- ent needs.The authors follow the theory of listening to inner hunger and selecting a va- riety of food, as opposed to relying on a prescribed number of servings. Informa- tion is included on basic nutrition guide- lines; specific micro- and macronutrients needing attention when adhering to a ve- gan diet; and concerns related to pregnancy, lactation, and feeding vegan children. Sug- gestions are practical and realistic. With the growing number of vegetarian teenagers, this area could have been addressed under its own heading, rather than merely includ- ing it under the " Feedingvegan Kids" chap- ter. Also included in this section is a nutri- tion glossary and recommended reading list. The final section of the book focuses on mail order sources of products compatible with a vegan diet or lifestyle.

The recipes I prepared had accurate, easy-to-follow directions. Many recipes of- fer unique combinations of common in- gredients, which will accommodate a range of tastes. Nineteen recipes use tofu, one of the most widely available soy foods. A per- son does not need to adapt a totally vegan diet to enjoy the offerings; many dishes would be delightful additions to any meal. In addition, anyone who is faced with mul- tiple food allergies may find the tips and recipes helpful for diversifying their limited food options. Minor adjustments can be made to most recipes without significantly affecting the final product. For example, in one recipe, I chose to decrease the amount of nutritional yeast (an excellent source of vitamin B,,) because the quantity suggested seemed unappealing to my palate.

If you have been too timid to try tofu or tempeh, then this is a collection of recipes to turn to. Simple, speedy, and sensible ideas that can be included in your daily menu se- lections are presented. You will find this comprehensive guide to an environmentally sound health-promoting eating style useful in both the kitchen and office. I would rec- ommend it to anyone advising individuals or groups interested in eating more soy foods, legumes, or grains as they transition toward a plant-based diet.

Joanne K . Gardner, R D , N u t r i t i o n Consultant, Wise Bites, 3 17 Warren Court, Green Bay, W 1 5 4 3 0 1

SOFTWARE

Software Nestle Infant Feeding Bibliography, Dobbing J, 1995. From Dietetic Informa- tion Services, Nestle U K Ltd., St. George's House, Croydon, Surrey, C R 9 1 N R , Eng- land, 011-44-181-686-333, manual and 3.5" diskettes, Al5.

The Nestle Infant Feeding Bibliography (IFB) consists ofa database ofover 3000 references on in-

fant feeding from the biomedical literature on in- fant feeding Poweful software is includedfor con- ducting searches ofthe database, as is a facility that allows the user to add his or her own references.

Imagine an encyclopedia of thousands of citations and abstracts of research and re- view articles on infant feeding that is quickly and easily available on your personal computer. The Infant Feeding Bibliography (IFB) is just such a resource.The database of original papers from peer-reviewed journals was developed by John Dobbing, Emeritus Professor of Child Growth and Develop- ment at the University of Manchester, Eng- land. Nestle U K Ltd. has published the database and accompanying user documen- tation. The author has assured users that Nestle "in no way sought to influence the choice of papers contained in [his] bibliog- raphy."

The IFB is as user friendly as a DOS- based program can be. It is easy to install and operate-even for those of us who pre- fer not to read instruction manuals. The manual includes excellent step-by-step in- structions, but the on-screen information is more than adequate for most operations.

The dates of the references in the IFB range from the early 1970s to 1994.Journals from about 150 publishers are included in the database.There are numerous references from each of the following journals pub- lished in the US: Journal of the American Medical Association, New England Journal of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Journal of the Ameri- can Dietetics Association. References from Canadian, Australian, and British journals are also included. The collection includes only one reference from the Journal of N u - trition Education.

The majority of the database entries are in the following categories: health, growth, and disease in relation to infant feeding; ma- ternal attitudes to breastfeeding; promotion

and inhibition of breastfeeding; and nutri- tional aspects of breastfeeding and formula feeding. References pertaining to educa- tional programming for the support of in- fant feeding (specifically breastfeeding) are not strongly represented in the collection; instead, the references are skewed toward clinical applications.

The database can be searched in several different ways. References can be found by searching for any word or group of words occurring in the title, abstract,journal name, volume number, authors' names, and/or date of publication. References are also coded with three-letter Keycodes for over 200 subject groups (for example, prolonged breastfeeding and growth). On-screen lists of the Keycodes help users quickly scan the references in a given topic area.

Keyword searches for one word proceed very rapidly. Multiple word searches, espe- cially when several words are to be present in the same reference, take longer-some- times too long for my patience. Topics of current interest to many nutrition educators in the United States are not well represented in the database.A search for "WIC" yielded only five references; a search for references including the word "Hmong" yielded none. A keyword search for articles related to "dis- charge" yielded 50 references-a worth- while listing of readings related to the rela- tionship of discharge policies and formula samples to infant feeding practices.

The most serious limitation of the IFB is the fact that the current version (1.0) contains no references more recent than 1994.There are two ways of expanding the database and adding more recent references. The first is regularly planned updates by the publisher; the second is a facility for the user to add her own references and notes to the database. The built-in facility for entering additional references to the database is quite simple and straightforward. The most time- consuming part is typing the abstract of the article, an optional portion of the procedure.

The IFB is a usable, convenient collec- tion of references on infant feeding from the biomedical literature. T h e database would probably be most useful to a person who is relatively new to the field of infant feeding or who has limited access to other searchable library collections. Researchers, authors, and nutrition and/or infant feeding specialists would be the most likely users of this database.

Beverly Phillips, M S , Outreach Specialist, Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 14 15 Linden Drive, Madison, W I 5 3 7 0 6

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I RECENT ARRIVALS

The materials listed below were recently re- ceived in the J N E editorial ofice. The majority will appear as reviews in upcoming J N E issues.

Profersional Books Nutrition for the Recreational Athlete, Ratzin Jackson C, ed., 1995. From C R C Press, Inc., 2000 Corporate Blvd., NW, Boca Raton, FL 33431, (800) 272-7737,249 pp, hardcover, $73.95. ISBN 0-8496-7914-8.

Good Nutrition?: Fact and Fashion in Dietary Advice, Crotty P, 1995. From Allen and Unwin, 814 N. Franklin St., Chicago, IL 60610, (800) 888-4741,152 pp, softcover, $14.95. ISBN 1-86373-730-8.

Consumer Books Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guide- book, 2nd Ed., Clark N, 1996. From Hu-

man Kinetics, P.O. Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61825-5076, (800) 747-4457, 456 pp, softcover, $15.95. ISBN 0-87322-730-1.

Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy: How to Put the Food Pyramid to Work for Your Busy Lifestyle, Warshaw H, 1996. From American Diabetes Associa- tion, 1660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 549-1500, 218 pp, softcover, $14.95. ISBN 0-945448-61-9.

The Restaurant Companion: A Guide to Healthier Eating Out, Warshaw H, 1995. From Surrey Books, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 120, Chicago, IL 6061 1, (312) 851-7330,360 pp, softcover, $13.95. ISBN 0-940625-93-8.

Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Pro- gram that Works, Tribole E, Resch E, 1995. From St. Martin's Paperbacks, 175 Fifth Ave.,

NewYork, NY 10010, (800) 488-5233,286 pp, softcover, $6.99. ISBN 0-312-95721-1.

Consumer Booklet Fat Replacers: Food Ingredients for Healthy Eating, Calorie Control Council, 1995. From Calorie Control Council, 5775 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd., Suite 500-G, Atlanta, GA 30342, (404) 252-3663, book- let, single issue free of charge.

Educational Curriculum Independent Study Course for Child Caregivers, Martin D, ed., 1996. From Care- giver Manual, PO. Box 830918, Lincoln, NE 68583, (402) 472-9713, spiral bound, $20.00.

Audiovisual How to Be an Effective Nutrition Ed- ucator, Pineapple Appeal, 1995. From Pineapple Appeal, P.O. Box 197, Owatonna, M N 55060, (800) 321-3041, videocassette and training manual, $99.95.