Health Bestsellers

HARDCOVER

1. “Eating Well for Optimum Health: The Essential Guide to Food, Diet and Nutrition,” by Andrew Weill (Alfred A. Knopf, $25)

2. “Body for Life: 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Strength,” by Bill Phillips and Michael D’Orso (HarperCollins, $25)

3. “Dr. Shapiro’s Picture Perfect Weight Loss: The Visual Program for Permanent Weight Loss,” by Howard M. Shapiro (Rodale, $29.95)

4. “Eat Right for Your Type: The Individualized Diet Solution to Staying Healthy, Living Longer & Achieving Your Ideal Weight,” by Peter J. D’Adamo (Putnam, $23.95)

5. “Your Miracle Brain,” by Jean Carper (HarperCollins, $26)

PAPERBACK

1. “Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution,” by Robert C. Atkins (Avon, $6.50)

2. “Suzanne Somers’ Eat Great, Lose Weight,” by Suzanne Somers (Three Rivers Press, $15)

3. “The Pilates Body: The Ultimate At-Home Guide to Strengthening, Lengthening, and Toning Your Body--Without Machines,” by Brooke Siler (Broadway, $18)

4. “The Carbohydrate Addict’s Carbohydrate Counter: Facts at a Glance,” by Richard and Rachael Heller (Signet, $5.99)

5. “What to Expect When You’re Expecting,” by Arlene Eisenberg, Sandee E. Hathaway and Heidi E. Murkoff (Workman Publishing, $10.95)

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Rankings are based upon Times’ poll of Southland bookstores.