The Duke Diet

Dick Hill's vocal tone and range make this rather technical diet and fitness book sound full of possibilities. He conveys the educated confidence in the writing yet doesn't sound like a didactic academic. The two authors, who have been teaching a diet and fitness program at Duke University, do a fine job of describing the facility's methods, the thinking behind them, and the psychological challenges involved in changing substantial parts of one's lifestyle. They help listeners evaluate their progress in developing the six aspects of lifestyle change that need long-term attention for the plan to succeed. The six areas are one's environment, support system, management of stress, body image and self-image, professional life and social life, and emotional well-being. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine