In This Issue
SAN FRANCISCO MEDICINE November 2010
Volume 83, Number 11 Food For Thought: Practical Nutrition for Physicians MONTHLY COLUMNS
FEATURE ARTICLES
4 Membership Matters
10 Doctor’s Orders: What Should Doctors Tell Patients About Nutrition? Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH
5 Classified Ad
11 Finding a Nutritionist: A Guide to Finding a Qualified Nutritionist in the SF Bay Area Erica Goode, MD, MPH
7 President’s Message Michael Rokeach, MD
12 An Unhealthy Food System: Suggestions for Physician Advocacy David Wallinga, MD, MPA
9 Editorial Erica Goode, MD, MPH 46 Hospital News
15 Taking Action: A Health Sector Guide to Food System and Agricultural Policy Brian Raymond, MPH
SPECIAL SECTION: FOOD FACTS
17 How the Food Industry Drives Us to Eat An Interview with Kelly Brownell, PhD 21 Nutrigenetics: An Introduction Erica Goode, MD, MPH
22 Personalized Health Care: Nutrigenomics Takes Care in a New Direction Carol Ceresa, MHSL, RD 23 Essential Skills for Weight Management Caroline Goodard
25 Eating Sensibly: Using Common Sense and Moderation Narsai David 27 Nutrition and Cancer: What to Eat and What to Avoid Donald Abrams, MD 29 Multivitamin Maze: How to Navigate the Labels Bonnie Liebman and David Schardt
43 Health Policy Perspective: Sugar Politics Versus Health Shannon Udovic-Constant, MD, and Steve Heilig, MPH
44 Inspiring Physicians to Make a Difference: CMA Foundation Partners with Physicians and Communities to Fight Childhood Obesity Carol A. Lee, Esq. 45 Which Nutrition Services Are Covered? Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP The American Dietetic Association www.sfms.org
32 Food Facts: Practical Nutrition Information to Assist Physicians 32 Calcium for Osteoporoses 33 Fiber in Food 34 Omega-3 Foods 34 Good Sources of Zinc in Food 34 Sleep More, Eat Less 35 Potassium in Food 35 The Healthy Eating Pyramid 36 The Dirty Dozen 37 Dangers of GMO Foods 37 Antioxidants 37 About Flatulence and Bloating 38 Phytochemicals 39 Iron Content of Common Foods 39 Comparing Cheeses 39 Brown Rice Rules 40 Benefits of Mushrooms 40 Resources: Nutrition Newsletters 41 Weekly Calorie-Burning Worksheet 41 Vitamin K 42 Local Farmer’s Market Guide
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