Q: Are there any books that will tell me how many calories are in certain foods, like chicken, Chinese food and cottage cheese? – Sally

A: There are a number of great books that can help you count calories. Here are some of the best: The Ultimate Calorie Counter by Sheila Buff, The Biggest Loser Calorie Counter – The Quick and Easy Guide to Thousands of Foods from Grocery Stores and Popular Restaurants by Cheryl Forberg and The Calorie King Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter 2007 by Allan Borushek.