Overweight may be a troublesome problem for the physi-

cian to manage, but it can be a devastating situation for the

patient. The patient has usually experienced downs and ups

in weight. This damages the ego of the physician, and it

ruins the self-respect of the patient.

The person properly motivated to lose weight and who un-

derstands the probable cause of the overweight has every

chance to realize the desired degree of slimness. Frequent-

ly, the only ingredient lacking is the means to accomplish

that end. Crash diets and grossly imbalanced diets may bring

about apparent weight loss, but, all too often weight swoops

up again when the dieter goes back to the old patterns of

eating. How often can one stand such unsound dieting?

Now, at last, there s a sound approach to weight control,

an approach which stresses the importance of variety and

balance the keys to good nutrition. EAT AND STAY

SLIM emphasizes" that calories do count but it does the

counting for you. The dieter simply chooses food items and,

like a computer, the plan tabulates the calories and balances

the diet. The time and medically proven food exchange sys-

tern is here expertly explained in what must be the clearest

presentation to date. Dietitians and doctors are trained to

~use the food exchange system for the calculation and plan-

ning of the diabetic diet. The patient discussing the plan

with the doctor will therefore find a friendly ally in the book.

The doctor and the book speak the same language.

The reader may find the food exchange system somewhat

challenging at first glance but illustrations, color coding, and