

TITLE::Nutrition Education Programs
PUBLICATION DATE: December 1995
ENTRY DATE: January 1996
CONTACT: Food and Nutrition Information Center
     National Agricultural Library, USDA
     10301 Baltimore Blvd., Room 304
     Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
     (301) 504-5719
     FAX (301) 504-6409
     fnic@nalusda.gov
     gopher.nalusda.gov
     http://www.nalusda.gov/fnic.html
DOCUMENT TYPE: database report
DOCUMENT SIZE: 105K, 60 pages
COPYRIGHT STATUS: Not copyrighted
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DATABASE OF 
FOOD AND NUTRITION SOFTWARE AND MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS

Nutrition Education Programs


National Agricultural Library/USDA
Food and Nutrition Information Center
Room 304, 10301 Baltimore Blvd.
Beltsville, MD  20705-2351



December 19, 1995

ABOUT THE FOOD AND NUTRITION INFORMATION CENTER'S 
FOOD AND NUTRITION SOFTWARE AND MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS DATABASE

The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) at the National 
Agricultural Library  maintains a database of information on 
over 200 software and multimedia programs.  Types of programs in 
the database include nutrient analysis, clinical nutrition, food 
service management, recipe management, food industry, 
drug-nutrient interactions, nutrition education, and menu 
planning.

The programs can be obtained from the companies listed.  
Inclusion of a program in this list does not indicate 
endorsement  by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), nor 
does the USDA ensure the accuracy of all information in the 
computer packages.

The complete contents of the database are available from the 
following electronic access points:

Gopher:    Point your gopher to: gopher.nalusda.gov.  Select 
Information Centers, then Food and Nutrition Information Center.

World Wide Web:  Point your browser to:  
http://www.nalusda.gov/fnic.html.

Electronic bulletin board:  To access NAL's electronic bulletin 
board, ALF, you need a modem and communications software.  Dial 
301-504-6510, 301-504-5111, 301-504-5496, or 301-504-5497.  The 
communications settings are:  data bits - 8, stop bit - 1, 
parity - none, duplex - full.  ALF is also accessible through 
Fedworld on Internet by using telnet and the address:  
fedworld.gov.

You also can request a disk copy of the database contents in 
ASCII (DOS) format.  Send a formatted disk to FNIC (indicate 
high or low density disk).

To request a search of this database, a disk copy, or more 
information about electronic access points, contact a 
nutritionist at FNIC:




                National Agricultural Library/USDA
              Food and Nutrition Information Center
                 Room 304, 10301 Baltimore Blvd.
                    Beltsville, MD  20705-2351
                  301-504-5719 (press 1, then 1)
                        Fax: 301-504-6409 
                    Internet: fnic@nalusda.gov

                        TTY: 301-504-6856





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ABUNDANT FOOD AND FIBER

Company:     Agri-Education, Inc.

             801 Shakespeare
             Box 497
             Stratford,        IA
                                    50249

Telephone :       515-838-3000



Internet :        agri_ed@netins.net

Type of Program:  nutrition education

Cost :            $119.00
Hardware :        IBM Compatible, Apple IIc, IIe, IIgs, Macintosh

Year :            1993

Target Audience : middle school students

Program information current as of:    9/16/94


Description :     This set of curriculum guides provides teaches with
                  ideas and activities for incorporating food and fiber
                  into the following subjects:  science, math, art,
                  social studies, home economics, and language arts.
                  Each subject has a separate program and manual.  The
                  manual includes students worksheets and a vocabulary
                  list.
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ALL STRESSED UP - AND NO PLACE TO GO

Company:     Stonybrook, Inc.

             11751 Central Pike
             Mt. Juliet,       TN   37122

Telephone :       615-754-7755

Toll-free number : 
                  800-310-8724

Fax :             615-754-7577


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $300.00 plus $7.50 shipping.  Multiuser version for
                  LANs available.

Hardware :        IBM compatible; requires 486 and Windows 3.1 or later.
                  Recommend 8 to 12 MB RAM.  Requires SVGA card and
                  monitor with 256 color drive and 1 MB or more video
                  RAM.  Recommend laser jet printer.


Target Audience : consumers, employees

Program information current as of:    6/15/95

Description :     This program is an interactive module designed for
                  employee training.  This module teaches employees how
                  proper nutrition can lead to a more productive and
                  healthy lifestyle.  The program was developed by two
                  Registered Dietitians.
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APPLE PIE SOFTWARE

Company:     DDA Software

             P.O. Box 477
             Long Valley,           07853
                               NJ

Telephone :       908-876-5580



Fax :             908-876-5579


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $249.95

Hardware :        IBM Compatible, Macintosh, Apple II Series

Year :            1990 IBM, 1992 Macintosh

Target Audience : consumers, middle school, high school, children, all
                  ages

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description :     This set consists of the seven following programs:
                   Food for Thought, Grease, Jumping Jack Flash,
                  Munchies, Salty Dog, Sweet Tooth, and You Are What You
                  Eat.  Programs available individually.  See individual
                  listings for more information.

Resources : 


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BASIC NUTRITION 101

Company:     Food and Nutrition Service

             Mt. Plains Regional Office/USDA NPRO/NTS
             1244 Speer Blvd.,  Suite 903
             Denver,                80204
                               CO







Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            Free.  Request from producer.

Hardware :        IBM Compatible, requires a 386 computer, 3 1/2" drive
                  and VGA monitor

Year :            1993

Target Audience : nutrition educators, students, consumers

Program information current as of:    9/20/94

Description :     Program focus:  basic nutrition information.  This
                  program contains 12 lessons that can be used by any
                  audience.  Topics include:  fat, fiber, carbohydrates,
                  sodium, and nutrients.

Resources : 


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BREAKFAST CALCULATOR, THE

Company:     General Mills, Inc.

             Nutrition Department, 1 BT
             P.O. Box 1113
             Minneapolis,           55440
                               MN







Type of Program:  nutrition education, nutrient analysis
Cost :            $5.00

Hardware :        IBM Compatible, Macintosh, Apple 2e

Year :            1993

Version :         2.0
Target Audience : middle school students, adults

Program information current as of:    9/20/94


Description :     Program focus:  breakfast, Food Guide Pyramid.  This
                  programs includes a nutrient analysis of one's
                  breakfast, a lesson about the Food Guide Pyramid, and
                  activities.  It also includes the curriculum, The
                  Breakfast Quest Challenge.  The curriculum is for
                  grades 6 to 8, but the program can also be used with
                  adults.  Program is available in Spanish for IBM
                  Compatible and Macintosh.  Macintosh versions are
                  available for high and low resolution monitors.
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BUILDING A BETTER SALAD:  GOOD NEWS AT THE TOP

Company:     Wish-Bone Healthy Sensation Dressing

             Computer Disk Offer
             P.O. Box 1246
             Grand Rapids,     MN   55745-1246







Type of Program:  nutrient analysis, nutrition education
Cost :            Free.  Request from producer.

Hardware :        IBM Compatible with mouse and 3 1/2" floppy drive

Year :            1993

Target Audience : consumers

Program information current as of:    9/22/94

Description :     This program teaches how to build a nutritious salad
                  based on the Food Guide Pyramid.  The program reviews
                  the Pyramid and then users can build their own salad
                  from 73 items.  The program calculates the calories,
                  fat, calories from fat, dietary fiber, iron, and
                  servings from the Pyramid as the salad is built.  The
                  program will analyze the salad for 14 nutritive
                  components.

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BUSINESS WITH A TWIST

Company:     Sunkist Growers, Inc.

             Promotional Mail
             P.O. Box 7888
             Van Nuys,              91409-7888
                               CA


Toll-free number : 
                  800-986-4800




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $46.00

Hardware :        Apple IIe, IIc

Year :            1987

Target Audience : middle school students, high school students

Program information current as of:    9/22/94

Description :     This program provides business experience for students
                  in grades 6 to 10.  Users plan budgets, create
                  advertisement, learn about nutrition and utilize
                  marketing skills.  Also available from Film
                  Communications.

Resources : 


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BYTE CISE:  NUTRITION AND EXERCISE SOFTWARE

Company:     South-Western Publishing Company

             5101 Madison Road
             Cincinnati,       OH   45227-1490


Toll-free number : 
                  800-354-9706


Fax :             800-487-8488


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $89.00

Hardware :        IBM Compatible

Year :            1992

Version :         1.0

Target Audience : students

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description :     This program and accompanying workbook are designed to
                  teach basic nutrition concepts and how to evaluate
                  one's diet and activity patterns.
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CAL-BOOM!

Company:     EMC Publishing, Changing Times Education Service

             300 York Avenue
             St. Paul,         MN   55101

Telephone :       612-771-1555

Toll-free number : 
                  800-328-1452

Fax :             800-328-4564


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $49.95

Hardware :        Apple II plus, IIe, IIc

Year :            1988

Target Audience : students

Program information current as of:    9/22/94

Description : 
                  This program teaches students about food sources of
                  calories.
Resources : 

CALORIE AWARENESS TRAINING


Company:     Learning Seed
             330 Telser Road

             Lake Zurich,           60047
                               IL

Toll-free number : 
                  800-634-4941




Type of Program:  nutrition education

Cost :            $49.00
Hardware :        IBM compatible, Apple II

Year :            1989

Target Audience : consumers, children (no age specified), students

Program information current as of:    7/28/94


Description :     Program focus:  calories.  Teaches about energy in
                  foods in the form of calories.  Shows how an individual
                  uses calories and how calories influence weight.  Gives
                  examples of high and low calorie foods.


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CALORIE STUDY PROGRAMS

Company:     clo's Line Software, Inc.

             Box 72
             Volborg,          MT   59351

Telephone :       406-784-7334





Type of Program:  nutrition education, nutrient analysis
Cost :            $30.00

Hardware :        Apple II, requires at least 48K memory.

Year :            1983

Target Audience : consumers, children, students

Program information current as of:    7/28/94

Description :     Program focus:  calories.  Analyzes diets for total
                  calories.  Calculates estimate of caloric expenditure.

Resources : 


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CANCER RISK PROFILE 100

Company:     Wellsource, Inc.

             15431 S.E. 82nd Drive  Box 569
             Suite D
             Clackamas,        OR   97015


Telephone :       503-656-7446
Toll-free number : 
                  800-533-9355




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $1080.00

Hardware :        IBM compatible, requires 640K RAM, hard disk drive,
                  Hewlett-Packard Laserjet II, IID IIP, III or Plus
                  printer, or an IBM compatible dot matrix printer. 

Year :            1991

Version :         1.2

Target Audience : health professionals

Program information current as of:    7/28/94

Description :     Program focus:  cancer.  Designed for health fairs,
                  this program teaches about cancer risk factors and risk
                  reduction activities.  Includes questionnaire.  Prints
                  one or two page reports.  Includes "Cancer Risk
                  Learning Guide" brochure.
Resources : 


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CHEMICAL CUISINE:  A GUIDE TO FOOD ADDITIVES

Company:     Center for Science in the Public Interest

             1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
             Suite 300
             Washington,            20009-5728
                               DC


Telephone :       202-332-9110


Fax :             202-265-4954


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $10.00

Hardware :        IBM compatible, requires Microsoft Windows 3.1 or
                  higher, 3.5" disk drive, 2 MB RAM (4 recommended), 1.5
                  MB hard drive space, and 386 or greater.  Macintosh
                  requires Macintosh System 7 and 4 MB RAM.

Year :            1993

Target Audience : consumers

Program information current as of:    1/18/95

Description : 
                  This program answers questions about common food
                  additives.  Based on a poster with the same name
                  produced by the Center for Science in the Public
                  Interest.
Resources : 


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CHOLESTEROL COUNTDOWN

Company:     Learning Seed

             330 Telser Road
             Lake Zurich,           60047
                               IL


Toll-free number : 
                  800-634-4941




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $49.00

Hardware :        Apple II

Year :            1988

Target Audience : consumers

Program information current as of:    7/28/94

Description :     Program focus:  cholesterol, games.  Teaches about
                  blood choleterol, dietary cholesterol, and the
                  cholesterol content of foods.  Analyzes diets for
                  cholesterol content.  

Resources : 


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COMPUTRITION:  FOOD MEDICATION INTERACTION PROGRAM

Company:     Computrition, Inc.

             9121 Oakdale Avenue
             Suite 201
             Chatsworth,       CA   91311


Telephone :       818-701-5544
Toll-free number : 
                  800-222-4488




Type of Program:  drug nutrient interactions, nutrition education
Cost :            $495.000 for a single user; $1495 for multi-users

Hardware :        IBM compatible

Year :            1990

Target Audience : health professionals

Program information current as of:    7/28/94

Description : 
                  Program focus:  drug nutrient interactions.  Prints
                  client and professional printouts about name brand and
                  generic drugs.  Software version of the book POWER AND
                  MOORE'S FOOD MEDICATION INTERACTIONS by Ann Moore
                  Allen.  Available on the Government Services
                  Administration price list.
Resources : 


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DAILY NUMBER, THE

Company:     EMC Publishing, Changing Times Education Service

             300 York Avenue
             St. Paul,              55101
                               MN

Telephone :       612-771-1555

Toll-free number : 
                  800-328-1452

Fax :             800-328-4564


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $49.95

Hardware :        Apple II plus, II gs, II c, and II e, requires at
                  least 48K memory and DOS version 3.1 or higher.

Year :            1988

Target Audience : children (no ages specified)

Program information current as of:    7/28/94

Description : 
                  Program focus:  game, calories.  Teaches about calorie
                  balance.  Game is set up like a board game for 1 to 4
                  players.
Resources : 


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DIABETES

Company:     CASE Software

             2007 Yanceyville Street
             Suite 227
             Greensboro,       NC   27405


Telephone :       910-274-2788


Fax :             910-288-4924


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $139 for single copy; $499 for class packs (discount
                  on multiple packs)

Hardware :        IBM compatible, requires at least 512K RAM.  Requires
                  DOS 3.2 or higher.  Requires two floppy drives or hard
                  drive with one floppy drive.

Year :            1991

Version :         1.2

Target Audience : health sciences students; dietetic, nursing, allied
                  health students
Program information current as of:    5/11/95


Description :     Program focus:  case study, diabetes.  Includes 30
                  self-instructional case studies for students in health
                  care professions.  Teaches how to calculate diabetic
                  diets, determine meal patterns, convert recipes to
                  exchanges, and order from a restaurant menu using a
                  meal pattern.
Resources : 


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DIABETES AND HYPOGLYCEMIA (part of Health Series II)

Company:     Intellectual Software/A Division of Queue, Inc.

             338 Commerce Drive
             Fairfield,        CT   06430


Toll-free number : 
                  800-232-2224




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $39.95

Hardware :        Apple II

Year :            1985

Target Audience : consumers, people with diabetes

Program information current as of:    7/28/94

Description :     Program focus:  diabetes.  Teaches about diabetes and
                  hypoglycemia.  Teaches about causes, symptoms,
                  complications, and treatment.

Resources : 


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DIET PLANNING FOR THE TYPE II DIABETIC

Company:     Cardinal Health Systems, Inc.

             4600 W. 77th Street
             Suite 150
             Edina,                 55435
                               MN


Toll-free number : 
                  800-328-0180




Type of Program:  nutrition education, nutrient analysis
Cost :            $49.95

Hardware :        IBM compatible.  Requires XT or 286.

Year :            1988

Version :         1.0
Target Audience : consumers, people with diabetes

Program information current as of:    7/28/94


Description :     Program focus:  diabetes.  Teaches about meal planning
                  for diabetes.  Part of "The Cardinal Connection
                  Wellness Series."
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DIET SELF-STUDY:  NUTRITION ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

Company:     WholeGrain Software

             1427 Bancroft Way
             Berkeley,         CA   94702

Telephone :       510-848-5903





Type of Program:  nutrition education, nutrient analysis
Cost :            $130 for academic ver.; $49 for non-academic ver.;
                  $249 for site license

Hardware :        IBM compatible with at least 640K RAM and 1 MB hard
                  drive space. Requires DOS 2.0 or higher.  

Year :            1992

Version :         1.11
Target Audience : consumers, students, college students, high school
                  students

Program information current as of:    7/28/94

Description : 
                  Program focus:  interactive diet analysis assignment.
                  Designed for beginning nutrition/health sciences
                  classes.  Teaches how to analyze one's diet for
                  nutrient content.  Includes on screen explanations of
                  energy needs, protein needs, and percent of calories
                  from carbohydrates and fats.  Students calulate needs
                  with pop-up calculator.  Includes "pop" quizzes.
                  Includes student interaction to revise diet to meet
                  dietary goals.  Analyzes diets for 25 nutritive
                  components in 1700 foods for any number of foods per
                  day on any number of days.  Non-academic version does
                  NOT include calculator nor pop quizzes.
Resources : 


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DIETARY INTERVENTION IN THE CONTROL OF HYPERTENSION

Company:     Medi-Sim, Inc.

             Williams & Wilkins Electronic Media
             428 E. Preston Street
             Baltimore,             21202
                               MD


Toll-free number : 
                  800-527-5597




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $225.00

Hardware :        IBM compatible, requires at least 512K of memory and 1
                  floppy disk drive.  Requires DOS 3.0 or higher.

Year :            1990

Version :         2nd edition
Target Audience : students; dietetic, nursing, allied health, and health
                  sciences students

Program information current as of:    7/28/94

Description : 
                  Program focus:  hypertension, tutorial.  Teaches about
                  dieary diet therapy and dietary interventions for
                  hypertension.
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DIETING (part of Health Series II)

Company:     Intellectual Software/A Division of Queue, Inc.

             338 Commerce Drive
             Fairfield,        CT   06430


Toll-free number : 
                  800-232-2224




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $39.95

Hardware :        Apple II plus, IIe, and IIc

Year :            1985

Target Audience : children, high school, junior high school, college
                  students, adult education students

Program information current as of:    6/24/94

Description :     Program focus:  tutorial on dieting. Teaches about
                  different types of diets, including weight control
                  diets and vegetarianism; sports nutrition; eating
                  disorders; and diet and disease.  Includes nine lesson
                  modules.  Student reads paragraphs and then completes
                  multiple choice questions.  

Resources : 


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DIGESTION

Company:     Aquarius Instructional

             P.O. Box 128
             Indian Rocks Beach     34635-0128
                               FL

Telephone :       813-595-7890

Toll-free number : 
                  800-338-2644




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $115.00

Hardware :        Apple II series


Target Audience : nursing students, vocational education students, people
                  with limited reading skills

Program information current as of:    6/24/94

Description :     Program focus:  digestion.  Teaches about digestion of
                  food, including digestive organs, the digestive
                  process, absorption of nutrients, digestive enzymes,
                  and digestive juices.  Includes vocabulary and self-
                  tests.
Resources : 


DIGESTION

Company:     J. S. Software
             140 Reid Avenue

             Port Washington,       11050
                               NY

Telephone :       516-944-9304




Type of Program:  nutrition education

Cost :            $28.00

Hardware :        Apple II series
Year :            1980


Target Audience : all ages

Program information current as of:    6/24/94

Description :     Program focus:  digestion.  Teaches about digestion in
                  organisms and humans and nutrients.  


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DISAPPEARING DINNER:  THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Company:     Marshmedia

             P.O. Box 8082
             Shawnee Mission,  KS   66208


Toll-free number : 
                  800-821-3303




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $55.00

Hardware :        Apple II plus, IIe

Year :            1983

Target Audience : children, elementary

Program information current as of:    6/24/94

Description :     Program focus:  digestion.  Stanley the Stomach teaches
                  about digestion.  Includes self-tests.  Part of The
                  Body Systems series. 

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DR. HEALTH'NSTEIN'S BODY FUN

Company:     StarPress Multimedia

             303 Sacramento Street
             2nd Floor
             San Francisco,         94111
                               CA


Telephone :       415-274-8383
Toll-free number : 
                  800-782-7944

Fax :             415-291-0225


Type of Program:  nutrition education, multimedia
Cost :            $49.95 (Suggested retail price)

Hardware :        IBM compatible, requires 25 Mhz 386dx or faster (486
                  recommended), Windows 3.1, DOS 5.0, 4 MB RAM, VGA or
                  Super VGA monitor, 256 color minimum, mouse, MPC
                  compatible CD-ROM with at least a 150 KB transfer
                  rate, Sound Blaster Pro, Roland Sound Cards.
                  Macintosh, requires Powerbook 180c or higher, II
                  series, Performa with CD-ROM, Centris, Quadra 68030
                  processor running at 20 Mhz, 256 color, System 7.0 or
                  higher, 5 MB RAM, Quick-Time 1.6 or higher, color
                  monitor, Apple compatible CD-ROM.

Year :            1994

Version :         1.2

Target Audience : children, elementary, middle school, junior high
                  school; (ages 8 and up)
Program information current as of:    3/22/95


Description :     This program teaches children about health through a
                  variety of activities and games.  Children can visit a
                  health lab and try experiments; explore how organs are
                  affected by diet, exercise, drugs, or cigarette
                  smoking; try a variety of exercises; play video games;
                  or compete in fitness events.  Produced by the Cancer
                  Research Foundation of America.
Resources :       Review:  D.C. Mitchell. "Dr. Health'nstein's Body Fun."
                  NUTRITION TODAY 30(3):95-96, 1995.


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EAT FOR HEALTH

Company:     Genesee Intermediate School District

             2413 West Maple Avenue
             Flint,                 48507
                               MI

Telephone :       313-768-4400





Type of Program:  nutrient analysis, nutrition education
Cost :            $40.00

Hardware :        Apple II plus, IIe; Macintosh

Year :            1989

Target Audience : children, middle school, junior high school, consumers,
                  adults, grades 5-8

Program information current as of:    1/4/95

Description :     Over 500 foods.  16 nutritive components.  Analyzes
                  meals and diets.  Includes alternate activites for
                  classrooms with no printer.  Includes code book and
                  parent letters.  Students should have a 5th grade
                  reading level to use this program.

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EATING MACHINE

Company:     Muse Software/A Division of Queue, Inc.

             338 Commerce Drive
             Fairfield,             06430
                               CT


Toll-free number : 
                  800-232-2224




Type of Program:  nutrient analysis, nutrition education
Cost :            $49.95

Hardware :        Apple II plus, IIe, IIc

Year :            1982

Target Audience : consumers

Program information current as of:    6/24/94

Description :     500 foods.  Foods can be added.  7 nutritive
                  components.  Analyzes recipes, diets, and meals.
                  Creates bar graphs.  Includes list of foods high in
                  nutrients the user needs to increase in the diet.  

Resources : 

FAST FOOD MICRO-GUIDE

Company:     Learning Seed

             330 Telser Road
             Lake Zurich,      IL
                                    60047

Toll-free number : 
                  800-634-4941




Type of Program:  nutrient analysis, nutrition education
Cost :            $59.00

Hardware :        IBM Compatible, Apple II, Macintosh

Year :            1988

Target Audience : all ages

Program information current as of:    6/24/94

Description : 
                  Program focus:  fast food.  12 nutritive components.
                  Analyzes meals from fast food restaurants.  User scores
                  higher for a nutritious, lower fat meal and scores
                  lower for a high fat, low nutrient content meal.


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FATJACK

Company:     Learning Seed

             330 Telser Road
             Lake Zurich,      IL   60047


Toll-free number : 
                  800-634-4941




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $59.00

Hardware :        Apple II

Year :            1986

Target Audience : all ages

Program information current as of:    6/24/94

Description :     Program focus:  game about low fat eating.  Teaches
                  about fat content of foods.  Based on black jack.  

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FITNESS:  A STATE OF BODY AND MIND

Company:     Marshmedia

             P.O. Box 8082
             Shawnee Mission,  KS
                                    66208

Toll-free number : 
                  800-821-3303




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $65.00

Hardware :        Apple II plus, IIc, IIe

Year :            1985

Target Audience : children (no ages specified)

Program information current as of:    6/24/94

Description : 
                  Program focus:  fitness.  Teaches about physical
                  fitness, nutrition, weight control, chemicals in food,
                  and exercise.
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FIVE A DAY ADVENTURES

Company:     Dole Food Company, Inc.

             5 A Day Adventures
             155 Bovet Road, Suite 476
             San Mateo,             94402
                               CA


Telephone :       415-570-4378
Toll-free number : 
                  800-472-8777ext.555



Internet :        World Wide Web:  http://www.dole5aday.com

Type of Program:  nutrition education, multimedia

Cost :            Free to elementary schools. Write to Dole on school
                  letterhead.  Specify computer and CD-ROM types.
                  Others can order for $14.95 (includes shipping).
                  Master Card or VISA accepted.
Hardware :        IBM Compatible 386SX 20 MHz or better, requires CD-ROM
                  drive with minimum of 150 K/s transfer rate,  Windows
                  with multimedia extensions, mouse, 4 MB RAM (8
                  recommended), VGA graphics, and Windows compatible
                  audio card, OR Macintosh with System 7.0 or later,
                  requires CD-ROM system with minimum of 150 K/s tranfer
                  rate, 4 MB RAM, 8-bit color graphics, and 13 "
                  monitor. 

Year :            1995

Version :         3.0

Target Audience : grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, elementary,
                  children

Program information current as of:    8/23/95

Description :     Program focus: Fruits and Vegetables. Interactive
                  program with music and videos to promote consumption of
                  fruits and vegetables and support the national 5 a Day
                  for Better Health campaign. Includes activities about:
                  nutrients in fruits and vegetables, serving sizes,
                  label reading, simple recipes, and making salads.
                  (Note: Society for Nutrition Education produced this
                  program jointly with Dole)
Resources :       Children can correspond via email to:  fiveaday@bev.
                  net.  Teachers can correspond to share information
                  about teaching 5 A Day via email to:  dole.
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FOOD FOR KEEPS

Company:     clo's Line Software, Inc.

             Box 72
             Volborg,          MT   59351

Telephone :       406-784-7334





Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $25.00

Hardware :        Apple II

Year :            1987

Target Audience : consumers

Program information current as of:    6/24/94

Description :     Program focus:  home food preservation.  Teaches about
                  home canning and freezing.  Includes a label maker.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT (part of the Apple Pie Software series)

Company:     DDA Software

             P.O. Box 477
             Long Valley,      NJ   07853

Telephone :       908-876-5580



Fax :             908-876-5579


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $39.95 for this program, $249.95 for the series of
                  seven programs (Apple Pie)

Hardware :        IBM Compatible, Apple II series, Macintosh

Year :            1990 IBM, 1991 Macintosh

Target Audience : consumers, middle school, high school, children, all
                  ages

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description :     Program focus:  game about basic nutrition information.
                  Includes questions about ten nutrition topics, such as
                  sports nutrition, weight control diets, label reading,
                  nutrition, fat, carbohydrate, protein, vitamins,
                  minerals. 

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT:  A FOOD GROUP STUDY

Company:     Marshmedia

             P.O. Box 8082
             Shawnee Mission,       66208
                               KS


Toll-free number : 
                  800-821-3303




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $55.00

Hardware :        Apple II plus, IIe, IIc

Year :            1985

Target Audience : elementary, consumers, all ages, children, junior high,
                  high school, middle school

Program information current as of:    6/24/94

Description :     Program focus:  basic nutrition information.  Teaches
                  about five food groups, serving sizes, and nutrition.
                  Includes self-tests.

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FOOD GROUP PUZZLES

Company:     Marshmedia

             P.O. Box 8082
             Shawnee Mission,       66208
                               KS


Toll-free number : 
                  800-821-3303




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $55.00

Hardware :        Apple II plus, IIc, IIe

Year :            1985

Target Audience : elementary, consumers, all ages, children, junior high,
                  high school

Program information current as of:    6/24/94

Description :     Program focus:  games about food groups.  Teaches about
                  food groups an meal planning.  Includes two games, 1)
                  asks the user to place foods into the appropriate food
                  groups and 2) teaches the user to place foods into a
                  nutritious meal plan.   

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GREASE (part of the Apple Pie Software series)

Company:     DDA Software

             P.O. Box 477
             Long Valley,           07853
                               NJ

Telephone :       908-876-5580



Fax :             908-876-5579


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $39.95 for this program, $249.95 for the series of
                  seven programs (Apple Pie)

Hardware :        IBM Compatible, Apple II series, Macintosh

Year :            1990 IBM, 1991 Macintosh

Target Audience : consumers, middle school, high school, children, all
                  ages

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description :     Program focus:  low fat eating.  Teaches about heart
                  disease, fat and cholesterol content of foods, and fast
                  food.  Analyzes meals or diets for fat and cholesterol
                  content.  Four nutritive components.  Over 1,000 foods.

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HEALTH PROMOTION FOR HIGH SCHOOL KIDS

Company:     Warren B. Karp, Ph.D., D.M.D.

             The Medical College of Georgia
             BG 114
             Augusta,               30912
                               GA







Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            Free, send formatted, 3-1/2" disk & self-addressed
                  stamped envelope to

Hardware :        IBM compatible

Year :            1993

Target Audience : children, high school students (esp. those interested
                  in health professions)

Program information current as of:    6/24/94

Description :     Program focus:  basic nutrition information.  Teaches
                  about nutrition, fat, nutrients, Dietary Guidelines for
                  Americans, and stroke.

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HEALTH SERIES II

Company:     Intellectual Software/A Division of Queue, Inc.

             338 Commerce Drive
             Fairfield,        CT   06430


Toll-free number : 
                  800-232-2224




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $34.95 per module

Hardware :        IBM Compatible, Apple II, Macintosh


Target Audience : junior high, high school, consumers, children

Program information current as of:    6/24/94

Description :     Eight part series of software programs about health
                  topics.  "Dieting," "Diabetes and Hypoglycemia," and
                  "Heart Disease" have nutrition-related information and
                  are available at FNIC.
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HEALTHY HEART COOKBOOK

Company:     Lifestyle Software Group

             63 Orange Street
             St. Augustine,    FL   32084-3584

Telephone :       904-825-0220

Toll-free number : 
                  800-289-1157

Fax :             904-825-0223


Type of Program:  multimedia, recipe, nutrition education
Cost :            $35.00

Hardware :        IBM compatible with CD-ROM drive

Year :            1995

Target Audience : consumers

Program information current as of:    10/10/95

Description : 
                  350 recipes, includes nutrient analysis. Teaches about
                  food labels, heart healthy shopping, and restaurant
                  eating.  Includes substitution feature which replaces
                  high fat ingredients with a healthier alternative;
                  color photographs; search feature; and video and audio
                  demonstrations.  Prints shopping lists.  Program is
                  fully compatible with MICRO KITCHEN COMPANION.
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HEALTHY HURDLER

Company:     EMC Publishing, Changing Times Education Service

             300 York Avenue
             St. Paul,              55101
                               MN

Telephone :       612-771-1555

Toll-free number : 
                  800-328-1452

Fax :             800-328-4564


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $29.95

Hardware :        Apple II plus, IIc, IIe

Year :            1987

Target Audience : children (no ages specified)

Program information current as of:    6/24/94

Description : 
                  Program focus:  game about basic nutrition information.
                  Teaches about nutrients and food sources of five
                  nutrients:  iron, calcium, protein, vitamin A, and
                  vitamin C.
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HEART DISEASE (part of Health Series II)

Company:     Intellectual Software/A Division of Queue, Inc.

             338 Commerce Drive
             Fairfield,             06430
                               CT


Toll-free number : 
                  800-232-2224




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $39.95

Hardware :        Apple II plus, IIe, and IIc

Year :            1985

Target Audience : children, high school, junior high school, college
                  students, adult education students

Program information current as of:    6/24/94

Description :     Program focus:  tutorial on heart disease. Teaches
                  about heart disease, including causes of heart disease,
                  types of heart disease, heart attacks, treatment of
                  heart disease, and prevention of heart disease.
                  Includes twelve lesson modules.  Student reads
                  paragraphs and then completes multiple choice
                  questions.  

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HI-LO

Company:     EMC Publishing, Changing Times Education Service

             300 York Avenue
             St. Paul,              55101
                               MN

Telephone :       612-771-1555

Toll-free number : 
                  800-328-1452

Fax :             800-328-4564


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $49.95

Hardware :        Apple II plus, IIe, IIc

Year :            1988

Target Audience : children (no ages specified)

Program information current as of:    6/24/94

Description : 
                  Program focus:  game about low fat eating.  Teaches
                  about fat content of foods.  
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HOME ECONOMICS I:  IN THE KITCHEN (part of the Know It All series)

Company:     DDA Software

             P.O. Box 477
             Long Valley,           07853
                               NJ

Telephone :       908-876-5580



Fax :             908-876-5579


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $49.95 for this program, $199.95 for the series of
                  five programs (Know It All)

Hardware :        Apple II series, IBM compatible

Year :            1986

Target Audience : home economics students, high school, junior high
                  school, consumers

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description :     Program focus:  game.  Teaches about food selection,
                  food storage, food preparation, kitchen terms, and
                  kitchen equipment.  Games are Tic-Tac-Toe, The Hangman,
                  and Concentrate!

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HOME ECONOMICS II:  SAFE & NUTRITIOUS FOOD (part of the Know It All series)

Company:     DDA Software

             P.O. Box 477
             Long Valley,           07853
                               NJ

Telephone :       908-876-5580



Fax :             908-876-5579


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $49.95 for this program, $199.95 for the series of
                  five programs (Know It All)

Hardware :        Apple II series, IBM compatible

Year :            1986

Target Audience : home economics students, high school, junior high
                  school, consumers

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description :     Program focus:  game.  Teaches about nutrition, label
                  reading, food safety, sanitation, and nutrients.  Games
                  are called:  Reverse Thinking, Lemons & Bells, and
                  Bingo.

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HOME ECONOMICS III:  CULTURAL FOODS (part of the Know It All series)

Company:     DDA Software

             P.O. Box 477
             Long Valley,           07853
                               NJ

Telephone :       908-876-5580



Fax :             908-876-5579


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $49.95 for this program, $199.95 for the series of
                  five programs (Know It All)

Hardware :        Apple II series, IBM compatible

Year :            1986

Target Audience : home economics students, high school, junior high
                  school, consumers

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description :     Program focus:  game.  Teaches about cultural foods of
                  Europe (Italy, France, Germany, and Spain), Asia,  and
                  regions of the United States.  Games are called:
                   Reverse Thinking, Bingo, and Lemons & Bells.

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HOME ECONOMICS IV:  SOMETHING'S COOKING (part of the Know It All series)

Company:     DDA Software

             P.O. Box 477
             Long Valley,      NJ   07853

Telephone :       908-876-5580



Fax :             908-876-5579


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $49.95 for this program, $199.95 for the series of
                  five programs (Know It All)

Hardware :        Apple II series, IBM compatible

Year :            1988

Target Audience : home economics students, high school, junior high
                  school, consumers

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description :     Program focus:  game.  Teaches about food preparation,
                  food buying, and serving food, including breads and
                  cereals, protein foods, and fruits and vegetables.
                  Games are called:   Escape!, Amazing, and Square of
                  Fortune.  

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HOME ECONOMICS V:  LET'S EAT (part of the Know It All series)

Company:     DDA Software

             P.O. Box 477
             Long Valley,           07853
                               NJ

Telephone :       908-876-5580



Fax :             908-876-5579


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $49.95 for this program, $199.95 for the series of
                  five programs (Know It All)

Hardware :        Apple II series, IBM compatible

Year :            1988

Target Audience : home economics students, high school, junior high
                  school, consumers

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description :     Program focus:  game.  Teaches about food preparation,
                  food buying and serving foods, including dairy foods
                  and desserts.  Teaches about microwave cooking.  Games
                  are called Answer Invader, Radar, and Pyramid.

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HYPERTENSION

Company:     CASE Software

             2007 Yanceyville Street
             Suite 227
             Greensboro,       NC   27405


Telephone :       910-274-2788


Fax :             910-288-4924


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $139 for single copy; $499 for class packs

Hardware :        IBM Compatible with DOS 3.2 or higher.  Requires a
                  hard drive and one floppy drive or two floppy drives.
                  512K RAM required.

Year :            1990

Version :         1.2

Target Audience : health sciences students, nursing students, dietetic
                  students
Program information current as of:    5/11/95


Description :     Program focus:  case study about hypertension.  Teaches
                  nutritional assessment of the hypertensive patient,
                  food sources of sodium, and how to calculate the amount
                  of sodium in table salt.
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INSPECTOR PICKRIGHT

Company:     EMC Publishing, Changing Times Education Service

             300 York Avenue
             St. Paul,         MN   55101

Telephone :       612-771-1555

Toll-free number : 
                  800-328-1452

Fax :             800-328-4564


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $49.95

Hardware :        Apple II plus, IIc, IIe

Year :            1988

Target Audience : children (no ages specified)

Program information current as of:    7/25/94

Description : 
                  Program focus:  sodium.  This game allows students to
                  identify meals and food items that are high in sodium.
                  Point are awarded for correct answers.
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INTRODUCTION OF NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT

Company:     Medi-Sim, Inc.

             Williams & Wilkins Electronic Media
             428 E. Preston Street
             Baltimore,        MD   21202


Toll-free number : 
                  800-527-5597




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $225.00

Hardware :        IBM Compatible with DOS 3.0 or higher

Year :            1990

Target Audience : health professionals, nurses, health sciences students

Program information current as of:    1/3/95

Description :     This program is a case study format.  Topics include
                  the relationship of diet to disease, components of a
                  nutriitional assessment, diet history methods, and how
                  to analyze a diet for excesses and deficiencies.

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JUMPING JACK FLASH (part of the Apple Pie Software Series)

Company:     DDA Software

             P.O. Box 477
             Long Valley,           07853
                               NJ

Telephone :       908-876-5580



Fax :             908-876-5579


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $39.95, $249.95 for the series of seven programs
                  (Apple Pie)

Hardware :        IBM Compatible, Macintosh, Apple II plus

Year :            1990 IBM; 1992, Macintosh

Target Audience : middle school, junior high school, high school,
                  consumers, all ages

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description :     This program calculates calories used during daily
                  activities. Part of the Apple Pie Software Series.

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KNOW IT ALL:  HOME ECONOMICS SERIES

Company:     DDA Software

             P.O. Box 477
             Long Valley,      NJ   07853

Telephone :       908-876-5580



Fax :             908-876-5579


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $199.95

Hardware :        IBM Compatible, Apple II

Year :            IBM 1986, Macintosh 1988

Target Audience : home economics students, high school, junior high
                  school, consumers

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description :     This series of software programs contains five programs
                  which are also available individually.  Programs are
                   Know It All: In the Kitchen; Know It All: Safe &
                  Nutritious Food; Know It All: Cultural Foods; Know It
                  All: Something's Cooking; and Know It All: Let's Eat.
                  See individual listings for more information.

Resources :       Review:   JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION,
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LABEL-OLOGY

Company:     DDA Software

             P.O. Box 477
             Long Valley,           07853
                               NJ

Telephone :       908-876-5580



Fax :             908-876-5579


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $49.95

Hardware :        IBM Compatible with VGA monitor, Macintosh

Year :            1994

Target Audience : children (no ages specified)

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description : 
                  Program focus: game, nutrient labeling.  Teaches about
                  label reading. The Label Maker portion of the software
                  lets students create and print out labels for their
                  favorite foods.  Students can become a "Certified
                  Labelologist" (with a Label-ology diploma) by playing
                  the interactive, educational game "Label Literacy."
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MUNCHIES (part of the Apple Pie Software Series)

Company:     DDA Software

             P.O. Box 477
             Long Valley,           07853
                               NJ

Telephone :       908-876-5580



Fax :             908-876-5579


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $39.95, $249.95 for the series of seven programs
                  (Apple Pie)

Hardware :        IBM Compatible, Macintosh, Apple II plus

Year :            1990 IBM 1992 Macintosh

Target Audience : home economics students, high school, junior high
                  school, consumers

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description :     This program teaches about calorie and nutrient content
                  of snacks.

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MY PERSONAL TRAINER

Company:     Florida Department of Citrus

             P.O. Box 148
             Lakeland,         FL   33802-0148

Telephone :       813-499-2457



Fax :             813-499-2374


Type of Program:  nutrition education, nutrient analysis
Cost :            $15.00 includes student and teacher manuals

Hardware :        IBM Compatible, Apple IIe

Year :            1992

Target Audience : high school students, children

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description : 
                  This program teaches about nutrition, physical fitness,
                  and stress.  It analyzes dietary intake for one day and
                  allows students to create a better diet.
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NURSING CARE OF THE BREASTFEEDING COUPLE

Company:     Medi-Sim, Inc.

             Williams & Wilkins Electronic Media
             428 E. Preston Street
             Baltimore,        MD   21202


Toll-free number : 
                  800-527-5597




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $225.00

Hardware :        IBM Compatible with DOS 3.0 or higher

Year :            1993

Version :         6.0
Target Audience : nurses, health sciences students, health professionals

Program information current as of:    9/22/94


Description :     This program is a tutorial about breastfeeding. Topics
                  include benefits of breastfeeding, physiology of
                  breastfeeding, and strategies for effective
                  breastfeeding.
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NUTRIENT BANDIT

Company:     EMC Publishing, Changing Times Education Service

             300 York Avenue
             St. Paul,              55101
                               MN

Telephone :       612-771-1555

Toll-free number : 
                  800-328-1452

Fax :             800-328-4564


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $29.95

Hardware :        Apple IIc, IIe, II plus

Year :            1987

Target Audience : children (no ages specified)

Program information current as of:    9/22/94

Description : 
                  This program teaches about the functions and food
                  sources of five key nutrients.
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NUTRITION AND FLUID MANAGEMENT, NEONATAL SERIES

Company:     Medi-Sim, Inc.

             Williams & Wilkins Electronic Media
             428 E. Preston Street
             Baltimore,             21202
                               MD


Toll-free number : 
                  800-527-5597




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $225.00

Hardware :        IBM Compatible with DOS 3.0 or higher

Year :            1993

Version :         2nd edition
Target Audience : nurses

Program information current as of:    9/22/94


Description :     This program is part of a series of simulation modules
                  for educating nurses about the care of neonatal
                  patients.  This module teaches the user about fluid
                  management and nutritional requirements for a premature
                  infant.
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NUTRITION PURSUIT

Company:     Learning Seed

             330 Telser Road
             Lake Zurich,      IL   60047


Toll-free number : 
                  800-634-4941




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $49.00

Hardware :        IBM Compatible, Apple II

Year :            1984

Target Audience : children, adults, consumers

Program information current as of:    9/22/94

Description :     This program teaches about five food groups, describes
                  nutrition terms, describes nutrients, and shows how to
                  read labels.

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NUTRITION SIMULATION

Company:     EMC Publishing, Changing Times Education Service

             300 York Avenue
             St. Paul,         MN
                                    55101

Telephone :       612-771-1555
Toll-free number : 
                  800-328-1452

Fax :             800-328-4564


Type of Program:  nutrition education

Cost :            $49.95
Hardware :        Apple II plus

Year :            1983

Target Audience : teens, adults, consumers, high school students

Program information current as of:    9/22/94


Description :     This program teaches about shopping and eating healthy
                  on limited budget.
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NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFE CYCLE I

Company:     CASE Software

             2007 Yanceyville Street
             Suite 227
             Greensboro,       NC   27405


Telephone :       910-274-2788


Fax :             910-288-4924


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $139 for single copy; $499 for class packs (discount
                  on multiple packs)

Hardware :        IBM Compatible

Year :            1993

Version :         1.0

Target Audience : health sciences students, nursing students, dietetic
                  students
Program information current as of:    5/11/95


Description :     This program contains 40 different self-instructional
                  case studies (10 infant cases, 10 pregnant women, 10
                  breastfeeding mothers and 10 pre-school-aged children).
                  The program focuses on the nutritional needs of
                  pregnant women, breastfeeding women, infants, and
                  preschool children.
Resources :       Review:  FOOD AND NUTRITION NEWS.  66(4):28. 1994
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NUTRITION TUTORIAL

Company:     EMC Publishing, Changing Times Education Service

             300 York Avenue
             St. Paul,         MN   55101

Telephone :       612-771-1555

Toll-free number : 
                  800-328-1452

Fax :             800-328-4564


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $49.95

Hardware :        Apple II plus

Year :            1983

Target Audience : junior high school students, middle school students,
                  adults, consumers

Program information current as of:    9/22/94

Description :     This program teaches what nutrition is, why it is
                  important, and how to apply nutrition principles.

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NUTRITION:  THE GAME FORMAT STUDY AID

Company:     Orange Juice Software

             338 S. Arch Avenue
             New Richmond,     WI
                                    54017

Telephone :       715-246-3588




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $45.00

Hardware :        Apple II plus

Year :            1984

Target Audience : teens, high school students, adults, consumers

Program information current as of:    9/22/94

Description : 
                  This program consists of four games to help users study
                  nutrition.
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NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT IN MALNUTRITION AND STRESS

Company:     CASE Software

             2007 Yanceyville Street
             Suite 227
             Greensboro,            27405
                               NC


Telephone :       910-274-2788


Fax :             910-288-4924


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $139 for single copy; $499 for class packs

Hardware :        IBM Compatible with DOS version 3.2 or higher and at
                  least 512K RAM.  Requires hard drive and one floppy
                  (or two floppy drives).

Year :            1994

Version :         2.1

Target Audience : health sciences students, college students

Program information current as of:    5/11/95

Description :     Program focus: case study in clinical nutrition.
                  Includes general questions at basic and advanced level,
                  20 self-instructional case studies (10 at basic level,
                  10 at advanced level).  Teaches about nutritional
                  assessment of the patient, determining changing needs
                  due to fever and pressure ulcers, determining the
                  calories received during intravenous feeding and
                  tubefeeding, evaluation of 24-hr. recall using USDA
                  Food Guide Pyramid.
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OSTEOPOROSIS 50

Company:     Wellsource, Inc.

             15431 S.E. 82nd Drive  Box 569
             Suite D
             Clackamas,             97015
                               OR


Telephone :       503-656-7446
Toll-free number : 
                  800-533-9355




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $1080.00

Hardware :        IBM compatible, requires 640K RAM, hard disk drive,
                  Hewlett-Packard Laserjet II, IID IIP, III or Plus
                  printer, or an IBM compatible dot matrix printer. 

Version :         1.2

Target Audience : health professionals

Program information current as of:    9/22/94

Description :     This program identifies client risk factors for
                  osteoporosis and gives recommendations on how to reduce
                  risk.

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PERFORMING NUTRITION COUNSELING IN YOUR DENTAL PRACTICE

Company:     Warren B. Karp, Ph.D., D.M.D.

             The Medical College of Georgia
             BG 114
             Augusta,               30912
                               GA







Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            Free; send a formatted, 3-1/2" disk and a self-
                  addresed, stamped envelope to the producer

Hardware :        IBM Compatible

Year :            1993

Target Audience : health professionals, dentists, dental hygienists

Program information current as of:    9/22/94

Description :     This program teaches about current nutrition
                  information and diet counseling skills.  The program
                  also contains forms needed for diet counseling in the
                  dental office.  Forms can be used in most word
                  processing programs and customized for a specific
                  dental office

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PRACTICAL BODY COMPOSITION

Company:     Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.

             Box 5076
             Champaign,             61825-5076
                               IL


Toll-free number : 
                  800-747-4457




Type of Program:  clinical nutrition, nutrition education
Cost :            $49.95, includes video, software, and calipers.  Video
                  can be purchased alone for $34.95.

Hardware :        IBM compatible

Year :            1995

Target Audience : health professionals, students

Program information current as of:    11/8/95

Description :     This kit teaches about how and where to take skin fold
                  measurements with a calipers.  The kit includes a 15
                  minute video and calipers.  

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PRESENTATION OF THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID, DIETARY GUIDELINES, AND LABEL LAW

Company:     Food and Nutrition Service

             Mt. Plains Regional Office/USDA NPRO/NTS
             1244 Speer Blvd.,  Suite 903
             Denver,           CO   80204







Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            Free, request from producer.  Specify file name(s)
                  desired.

Hardware :        IBM Compatible, requires a 386 computer, 3-1/2" drive,
                  and VGA monitor

Year :            1993

Target Audience : adults, consumers, high school students

Program information current as of:    9/22/94

Description :     This program is an educational presentation with
                  graphics.  One file "nutrit" includes the information
                  about the Food Guide Pyramid, dietary Guidelines,
                  nutrient comparisons, and labeling laws.  The file
                  "guide" includes the Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines.
                  The file "label" includes the labeling laws only.

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PRO - BE A PRO ABOUT PROTEIN

Company:     clo's Line Software, Inc.

             Box 72
             Volborg,          MT   59351

Telephone :       406-784-7334





Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $35.00

Hardware :        Apple II

Year :            1985

Target Audience : consumers, adults, children (no ages specified)

Program information current as of:    9/22/94

Description :     This program includes information about protein and
                  meat selection and preparation.

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PYRAMID CHALLENGE

Company:     DINE Systems, Inc.

             586 N. French Road
             Amherst,          NY   14228

Telephone :       716-688-2400



Fax :             716-688-2505


Type of Program:  nutrient analysis, nutrition education, multimedia
Cost :            $79.00 plus $7.95 shipping and handling

Hardware :        IBM compatible 386 33 MHz or better with Windows 3.1
                  or later, 4 MB RAM, mouse, 256 color monitor, sound
                  card.  Macintosh with System 7.0 or later, 4 MB RAM,
                  color Macinstosh or equivalent, 256 color monitor.
                  For CD-ROM version:  CD-ROM drive.  For disk version:
                   At least 5 MB free hard drive space.

Year :            1995

Version :         1.0

Target Audience : consumers

Program information current as of:    8/23/95

Description :     Program focus:  Food Guide Pyramid.  Analyzes diets for
                  food groups on the Food Guide Pyramid and fat, added
                  sugar and fiber content of diet.  Includes full-color
                  photographs of all foods in the database based on
                  serving size.   Calculates Pyramid Challenge score and
                  creates graphs of intake based on the Food Guide
                  Pyramid food groups.  Teaches about improving food
                  selection and Food Guide Pyramid food groups.  Includes
                  activity/exercise component and weight control
                  component.  
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PYRAMID POWER!

Company:     DDA Software

             P.O. Box 477
             Long Valley,           07853
                               NJ

Telephone :       908-876-5580



Fax :             908-876-5579


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $49.95

Hardware :        IBM Compatible with VGA monitor, Macintosh

Year :            1994

Target Audience : middle school, junior high school, high school,
                  consumers, all ages

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description :     This three part, interactive, graphically illustrated
                  nutrition education program focuses on the Food Guide
                  Pyramid.  Part 1, Quest for the Pyramid, is a
                  tutorial/simulation that helps students explore each
                  food group and learn how to make the most nutritious
                  food choices within each food group.  Part 2, Climbing
                  the Pyramid, analyzes student's diets and reveals their
                  intake from each of the food groups.  It compares food
                  intake to the lastest recommendations, reports
                  strengths, and describes how to improve weaknesses in
                  the diet.  Part 3, Pyramid Builder, is a game that
                  introduces, reviews, and reinforces concepts regarding
                  the Food Guide Pyramid.

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READING THE MEDICAL RECORD

Company:     CASE Software

             2007 Yanceyville Street
             Suite 227
             Greensboro,            27405
                               NC


Telephone :       910-274-2788


Fax :             910-288-4924


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $139 for single copy; $499 for class packs (discount
                  on multiple packs)

Hardware :        IBM Compatible

Year :            1991

Version :         1.1

Target Audience : health sciences students, dietetic and nursing students

Program information current as of:    5/11/95

Description :     This program contains self-instructional case studies.
                  This module teaches students how to decipher common
                  medical abbreviations and evaluate laboratory values
                  used in clinical assessment.
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SALTY DOG (part of the Apple Pie Software Series)

Company:     DDA Software

             P.O. Box 477
             Long Valley,      NJ   07853

Telephone :       908-876-5580



Fax :             908-876-5579


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $39.95, $249.95 for the series of seven programs
                  (Apple Pie)

Hardware :        IBM compatible, Macintosh, Apple II series

Year :            1990 IBM, 1992 Macintosh

Target Audience : middle school, high school, consumers

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description :     Teaches about salt and sodium in the diet.  Includes
                  analysis of the diet for sodium.  

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SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND NUTRITION

Company:     Warren B. Karp, Ph.D., D.M.D.

             The Medical College of Georgia
             BG 114
             Augusta,          GA   30912







Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            Free, send a formatted 3-1/2 inch disk and self-
                  addressed envelope to the producer

Hardware :        IBM compatible

Year :            1993

Target Audience : health professionals, nutrition students

Program information current as of:    8/10/94

Description :     Teaches basic information about digestion and
                  absorption, glycolysis, lipids, essential nutrients,
                  vitamins, and oral signs of nutrition problems.  

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SHIP TO SHORE

Company:     Penn State Nutrition Center

             417 E. Calder Way
             University Park   PA   16801-5663

Telephone :       814-865-6323





Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $24.95

Hardware :        Macintosh Classic II or better with sound output, a
                  large screen (9" or bigger) monitor, a hard disk drive
                  (4 MB needed for the courseware), 53K hard disk memory
                  per student, a mouse, one floppy drive (1.4 MB), 4 MB
                  required for System 7, a printer (recommended).

Year :            1992

Version :         1.0
Target Audience : consumers, children, grades 6-8, upper elementary,
                  middle school

Program information current as of:    5/11/95

Description : 
                  Program focus: interactive game.  This program is based
                  on a fictional story of one of Columbus' later voyages
                  to the New World.  Five short adventures integrate
                  math, science, social studies, language arts, health,
                  and home economics using nutrition-related problems.
                  Lessons include activities such as reading text and
                  fill-in-the-blank questions, writing opinion
                  statements, writing creative or descriptive paragraphs
                  of solutions to problems encountered on the ship, and
                  library research.
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SNACKMONSTER

Company:     Learning Seed

             330 Telser Road
             Lake Zurich,      IL   60047


Toll-free number : 
                  800-634-4941




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $49.00

Hardware :        IBM compatible, Apple II, or Franklin

Year :            1985

Target Audience : all ages

Program information current as of:    5/2/94

Description :     Program focus: snacks. Game. Players select snacks
                  lowest in calories.

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SUGAR SCIENCE: PHOTOSYNTHESIS TO FOOD

Company:     The Sugar Association, Inc.

             1101 15th Street, NW
             Suite 600

             Washington,            20005
                               DC

Telephone :       202-785-1122




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $39.95

Hardware :        IBM compatible, Macintosh, Apple II series

Year :            1991

Target Audience : children, upper elementary, middle school

Program information current as of:    8/10/94

Description : 
                  Teaches about photosynthesis, respiration, and the food
                  chain.  Includes science experiments about sugar in
                  foods.
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SWEET TOOTH (part of the Apple Pie Software Series)

Company:     DDA Software

             P.O. Box 477
             Long Valley,      NJ   07853

Telephone :       908-876-5580



Fax :             908-876-5579


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $39.95, $249.95 for the series of seven programs
                  (Apple Pie)

Hardware :        IBM compatible, Macintosh, Apple II series

Year :            1990 IBM, 1992 Macintosh

Target Audience : middle school, high school, consumers

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description :     Teaches about hidden sources of sugar and tooth decay. 


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UNDERSTANDING FOOD LABELS

Company:     Aquarius Instructional

             P.O. Box 128
             Indian Rocks Beach     34635-0128
                               FL

Telephone :       813-595-7890

Toll-free number : 
                  800-338-2644




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $39.95

Hardware :        IBM compatible, Apple IIgs

Year :            1987

Target Audience : grade 7, grade 8, grade 9, grade 10

Program information current as of:    8/10/94

Description : 
                  Teaches students label reading.  Includes information
                  on open-code dating, ingredient lists, nutrient
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UNDERSTANDING FOOD LABELS

Company:     Learning Seed

             330 Telser Road
             Lake Zurich,      IL   60047


Toll-free number : 
                  800-634-4941




Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $49.00

Hardware :        IBM compatible, Apple II

Year :            1986

Target Audience : all ages

Program information current as of:    8/10/94

Description :     Teaches about ingredient and label reading.

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WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE/MOVE TO IMPROVE/FOOD AND FITNESS CHALLENGE

Company:     Health Awareness, Inc.

             2262 Cumberland
             Rochester Hills,  MI   48307

Telephone :       810-651-3430



Fax :             810-651-7847


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $250.00.  Specify diskette size.

Hardware :        IBM compatible

Year :            1991

Version :         6.3

Target Audience : health professionals, wellness programs

Program information current as of:    4/4/95

Description :     Program focus: weight tracking, low fat eating,
                  fitness.  Worksite health competitions:  Weight Loss
                  Challenge, Move to Improve, and Food and Fitness
                  Challenge.  Analyzes participant results.  Creates
                  correspondence, forms, reports, customized education
                  materials.  Includes exercise/activity component,
                  weight control component, word processing functions,
                  campaign guide, educational and support materials.
                  Package includes all three programs.
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WEIGHT LOSS PLANNER

Company:     Ohio Distinctive Software

             4588 Kenny Road
             Columbus,              43220
                               OH

Telephone :       614-459-0453





Type of Program:  nutrient analysis, nutrition education
Cost :            $8.00 for Executive Diet Helper, Menu Planer, and
                  Weight Loss Planner

Hardware :        IBM compatible with Windows 3.0 or later; Macintosh


Target Audience : consumers

Program information current as of:    6/15/95

Description :     Program focus:  weight control.  One of three programs
                  sold as a unit, this program calculates a person's
                  calorie needs, ideal weight, and projected time for
                  weight loss.  Calculates calories used and weight loss
                  from exercise.
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WEIGHTCALC

Company:     Learning Seed
             330 Telser Road

             Lake Zurich,           60047
                               IL


Toll-free number : 
                  800-634-4941



Type of Program:  nutrition education

Cost :            $49.00

Hardware :        IBM compatible, Apple II
Year :            1985


Target Audience : adults, teens

Program information current as of:    8/10/94

Description :     Teaches about calorie requirements, ideal body weight,
                  and percent body fat.
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WHAT DID YOU EAT YESTERDAY?

Company:     Learning Seed

             330 Telser Road
             Lake Zurich,      IL   60047


Toll-free number : 
                  800-634-4941




Type of Program:  nutrient analysis, nutrition education
Cost :            $59.00

Hardware :        IBM compatible, Apple II, Macintosh

Year :            1990

Target Audience : consumers

Program information current as of:    8/10/94

Description :     Analyzes 24 hour food recalls for 11 nutritive
                  components.  Database contains over 600 foods.

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YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT

Company:     Marshmedia

             P.O. Box 8082
             Shawnee Mission,  KS
                                    66208

Toll-free number : 
                  800-821-3303




Type of Program:  nutrient analysis, nutrition education
Cost :            $55.00

Hardware :        Apple IIc, IIe, II+

Year :            1985

Target Audience : students, classrooms

Program information current as of:    8/10/94

Description : 
                  Analyzes diets for food groups.  Reviews major
                  nutrients in five food groups.
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YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT (part of the Apple Pie Software Series)

Company:     DDA Software

             P.O. Box 477
             Long Valley,      NJ   07853

Telephone :       908-876-5580



Fax :             908-876-5579


Type of Program:  nutrition education
Cost :            $79.95, $249.95 for the series of seven programs
                  (Apple Pie)

Hardware :        IBM compatible, Apple II

Year :            1990 IBM, 1991 Macintosh

Target Audience : middle school, high school, consumers

Program information current as of:    3/22/95

Description :     Analyzes diets and compares them to the RDAs.  Database
                  includes 1000 foods.  

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Resources About Food and Nutrition Software and Multimedia Programs


BYTING IN, a newsletter about computers and software for food and 
nutrition professionals.  Available for $65.00 per year (6 issues) or 
$99.95 for two years from:  Meta Media, P.O. Box 689, Chesterton, IN  
46304-0689, 800-654-8106; Fax:  219-929-1502.

"Child nutrition software buying guide." SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE JOURNAL, 
January 1992:30-33.

"Comparison of eight microcomputer dietary analysis programs with the 
USDA Nutrient Data Base for Standard Reference."  Robert D. Lee, David 
C. Nieman, and Marvin Rainwater.  JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC 
ASSOCIATION,  95(8):858-867, 1995.

"Comparison of handheld computers for nutrition assessment and 
support." John Orta and Christine L. Reinarts. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN 
DIETETIC ASSOCIATION, 94(12):1409-1414, 1994.

"Comparative Evaluation of four microcomputer nutrient analysis 
software packages using 24-hour dietary recalls of homeless children." 
Randy P. LaComb, Martha L. Taylor, and Janet M. Noble.  JOURNAL OF THE 
AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION, 92(11):1391-1392, 1992.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS FOR DIABETES MANAGEMENT, January 1995.  Single copy 
available free from:  National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse,One 
Information Way, Bethesda, MD  20892-3560, 301-654-3327.


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COMPUTER SOFTWARE LIST, Winter/Spring 1994, a list of software 
available from British sources.  Available for 3.75 British Pounds 
(British currency only) from:  British Dietetic Association, 7th Floor,
Ellizabeth House, 22 Suffolk Street, Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1LS 
England; (0121) 643 5483; Fax:  (0121) 633 4399.

COMPUTERS FOODSERVICE & YOU, a bimonthly newsletter about the use of 
computer hardware and software in the food service industry.  Ordering 
information and a sample issue available from:  Mike J. Pappas, 
Publisher, Computers Foodservice & You, P.O. Box 338, Raton, NM  87740,
505-445-9811; Fax:  (505) 445-8252.

"Considerations for selecting nutrient-calculation software: evaluation
of the nutrient database."  I. Marilyn Buzzard, Keren S. Price, and 
Rita A.Warren.  AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION, 91(54):7-9, 
1991.

"Development of an interactive, self-administered computerized food 
frequency questionnaire for use with low-income women."  Carol West 
Suitor and Jane D. Gardner.  JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION,  
24(2):82-86, 1992.

HOW TO LOOK FOR A COMPUTER SOFTWARE PROGRAM:  50 TIPS FOR SUCCESS. M. 
Brown & Associates, 1993.  Available for $19.95 from:  M. Brown & 
Associates, Computerization Consulting, P.O. Box 1256, East Greenwich, 
RI 02818, 401-884-4006.

INVENTORY OF NUTRITIONAL SOFTWARE, June 1993, a list of software 
available from European sources.  Photocopy available free from:  BBSRC
Institute for Food Research, Norwich Research Park, Colney, Norwich, 
United Kingdom, NR4 7UA; (44) 1603 456122; Fax:  (44) 1603 507723 OR 
Wageningen Agricultural University, Department of Human Nutrition, P.O.
Box 8129, 6700 EV Wageningen, The Netherlands; (31) 8370 82589 ot 
84317;
Fax:  (31) 8370 83342.

National Restaurant Association Information Service and Library 
maintains a database of software companies that sell software 
applicable to the restaurant industry.  Searches are free to members 
and $25.00 for non-members.  To order a search contact: ISAL, 1200 17th
Street, NW, Washington, DC  20036, 202-331-5960; Fax:  202-331-2429;  
Internet:  lhimelfb@capcon.net.

NUTRIENT DATA BANK DIRECTORY, 9th edition, Jack L. Smith, editor.  
Newark, DE:  University of Delaware, 1993.  Available for $17.00 from: 
University of Delaware, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Alison 
Hall, Newark, DE  19715-3360  (NAL Call no.  QP141.N83 1993).

NUTRITION ANALYSIS COMPUTER SOFTWARE GUIDE.  Jill Daniels.  1995.  
Includes descriptions and evaluations of 14 nutrient analysis programs 
plus other information.  Available for $5.00 plus $1.00 shipping (check
payable to:  SJPD-CDA) from:  SanJose Peninsula District of the 
California Dietetic Association, Lurese LeVoir, 135 E. O'Keefe #4, 
Menlo Park, CA  94025.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 19th NATIONAL NUTRIENT DATABANK CONFERENCE, 1994.  
Available for $15.00 plus $4.00 shipping per book from:  ILSI Press, 
1126 16th Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC  20036, 800-538-9601 or


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202-659-9024.  (NAL Call no. TX345.N32-1994).  For information about 
previous National Nutrient Databank Conference Proceedings, contact 
FNIC.

"Review of some computer software packages for dietary analysis." C. 
Seaman.  JOURNAL OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS,  92(5):263-264.


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