The American Dietetic Association Call their hotline at 800-366-1655 and you will be referred to a registered dietitian in your area.
phone:
800-366-1655
The Complete Book of Fitness by the Editors of Fitness Magazine with Karen Andes (Three Rivers Press). A comprehensive guide to cardio training, strength training, diet, nutrition and wellness.
The Complete Guide to Health and Nutrition by Gary Null (Doubleday). A popular approach to detailed, essential information about health and nutrition and vitamins and minerals.
The New Our Bodies, Ourselves by Boston Women's Health Book Collective (Simon & Schuster Trade). The classic women's health resource.
Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom by Christiane Northrup, M.D. (Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing). A holistic guide to women's wellness.
A Woman's Book of Strength by Karen Andes, (Perigee Books, 1995) An inspiring, empowering, and practical guide to mind-body fitness.
The Fitness Factor by Dr. Lisa Callahan (Lyons Press, 2002) A sports medicine specialist details the connection between exercise and health, with practical advice for working fitness into your life.
Food and Mood by Elizabeth Somer (Owl Books, 1999) How nutrients in food can affect the way you feel, think and behave.
Ayurveda for Women by Dr. Robert E. Svoboda (Inner Traditions, 2000) A guide to vitality for every stage of a woman's life, based on this ancient Indian system.
Eating Well for Optimum Health by Dr. Andrew Weil (Quill, 2001) A solid guide to healthy eating that simplifies confusing and conflicting nutritional information.
Fat Talk: What Girls and Their Parents Say about Dieting by Mimi Nichter (Harvard University Press, 2000) Based on a three-year study of teen-aged girls, an anthropological study of the forces that influence girls' self-image.
On the Teen Scene, sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), includes articles covering important health information for teenagers.
Almost Vegetarian by Diana Shaw (Clarkson Potter). Good recipes for vegetarians or for people transitioning to vegetarianism.
Diet for a Small Planet by Frances Moore Lappe (Ballantine Books). This best-selling book promoting vegetarianism explains everything you need to know about eating well.
A Teen's Guide to Going Vegetarian by Judy Krizmanic (Puffin). An excellent guide for beginning or younger vegetarians. The book covers both diet and activism.
Peta has tons of information on protecting animals and living a vegetarian lifestyle. The site has a free vegetarian starter kit.
