Publications

Books

Available at libraries, bookstores, and/or online booksellers.

Kirby, J. (1998). Dieting for Dummies. IDG Books Worldwide. (Softcover - $19.99). Part of the books for dummies series, this book offers a sensible weight loss and exercise plan for lifelong changes along with answers to common diet and nutrition questions.
Nelson, M. E. (1999). Strong Women Stay Slim. Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing. (Paperback - $12.95). A 10-week program to get women started with healthy diet and activity habits intended to last a lifetime. This book is written for women who currently exercise less than 30 minutes per day on most days of the week.
Satter, E. (1987). How to Get Your Child to Eat, But Not Too Much. Bull Publishing Co. (Paperback - $13.56) This book explains the feeding relationship between children and their caretakers and how to keep the relationship healthy. Includes chapters on overweight children and eating disorders.
Satter, E. (2000). Child of Mine, Feeding With Love and Good Sense. Bull Publishing Co. (Paperback - $16.95) This book explains the way to feed your child nutritionally sound foods and to help eliminate food time battles.

This list is not comprehensive and inclusion does not imply endorsement by the Ohio Department of Health.

Last Updated: 11/6/2007