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)

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…

Two preliminary studies of children's responses to TV advertisements demonstrate the complexity of responses and indicate the need for research conducted within a multidisciplinary framework. The use of the entire family as the unit of analysis is suggested. (Author/RH)

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)

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…

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)

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)

Described is an experimental study to assess relationship between stated preferences and consumption patterns in preschool children. Correlation was considerably higher than the relationship reported for adults. Familiarity and sweetness factors accounted for 74 percent of the variance in the preference data. (Author/SMB)

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

Described is a device designed to assess food intake which consists of a card display of 40 foods and pictorial representation of a day with which students indicate their typical food patterns. Results from a field test with upper elementary students (N=532) proved favorable. (DC)

The nutritional vulnerability of American elderly citizens is discussed and attention is given to the factors which influence their food and nutrition practices. (SA)

Examines the appropriateness of scaling as a measure of adequacy of dietary patterns of young children and the significance of the mother's subjective evaluation of the child's diet. (Editor/JR)

Discusses energy and nutrient requirements of pregnant women with respect to kcal needs and vitamins B-6, folacin, vitamin E, and intake of certain trace elements. Also discusses nutritional needs of the premature infant and the ways of supplying these nutrients. (MA)