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background of caring for newborn in-
fants. Frequent mention of recent ad-
vances in neonatalogy is made, and there
are over 30 fine photographs of infant
pathology. There are no inaccuracies
or serious omissions in this text; how-
ever, a parochial criticism might be
the use of the British proprietary names
for drugs.
The objective of this book seems to
be typified by the refernce to choanal
atresia as "a condition worth remember-
ing." This book does serve as a ready,
practical guide through the newborn
period. EARL SIEGEL
NORMAL AND THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION
(12th ed.)-By Fairfax T. Proudfit and
Corinne H. Robinson. New York, N. Y.:
Macmillan (60 Fifth Ave.), 1961. 858 pp.
Price, $7.
The new title of this excellent time-
honored text emphasizes increasing ap-
preciation of the role of nutrition to
well-being of people. The author states
"this edition is written primarily for
nursing and dietetic students to help
them better understand their role in
promoting health through good nutri-
tion." Professional nurses, dietitians,
and physicians, also, will find this 12th
edition a valued up-to-date reference.
Material is presented in three sections,
each well illustrated with photographs
and charts. Units are clearly marked
and easily followed.
Normal nutrition is discussed under
five units, divided into 22 chapters.
New chapters include "Dietary Guides
and Their Uses," "Factors Influencing
Food Habits and Their Modification,"
and "Nutrition in the Community."
Printing of the four food groups and
recommended dietary allowances on the
front and back hard-cover pages makes
these basic data always easily accessible.
The enlarging field of therapeutic
nutrition is arranged in six separate
units under 18 chapters. Nurses and
JULY, 1962
physicians as well as their patients will
find discussions of meal patterns and
sample menus in line with current nutri-
tion practice.
The third section is "Practical Appli-
cations of Nutrition Elementary Food
Study." Food groups are described in
12 chapters. Recipes and recipe index
are printed on yellow paper-another
excellent device for easy reference.
The Appendix includes the newest
data on food values. Nutritive Value
of Foods, Home and Garden Bulletin
No. 72, has been reproduced in toto.
Food exchange lists and the sodium
and potassium content of foods will be
welcomed by professional and lay groups.
ANNA DEPLANTER BOWES
PROGRESS IN MEETING PROTEIN NEEDS
OF INFANTS AND PRESCHOOL CHIL-
DREN-Proceedings of an International Con-
ference, Washington, D. C., August 21-24,
1960, under the auspices of the Commiltee
on Protein Malnutrition, Food and Nutrition
Board, and the Nutrition Study Section,
National Institutes of Health. Washington,
D. C.: National Academy of Sciences, Na-
tional Research Council (2101 Constitution
Ave.), 1961. 569 pp. Price, $5.
This volume records the results of a
world-wide research program for devel-
opment of protein products suitable for
infants and children from indigenous
resources such as cotton seed, soybeans,
peanuts, and sesame in those countries
where protein deficiency is most preva-
lent. This research program has been
conducted by the Committee on Protein
Malnutrition, with funds provided by
the Rockefeller Foundation in coopera-
tion with UNICEF, FAO, and WHO.
In August, 1960, 33 participants in
the research from 18 foreign countries
joined with 42 researchers from the
United States in a four-day conference
to review the results of the program,
to survey the areas of greatest need
for further research, and to evaluate the
status of knowledge in protein nutrition.
In addition to the research reports on
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