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Show . . .... .1 v" 7 :.-" ' ' j J - V -r '- ' ' ''"IS, ifti l r, -,., ot tt,, X ;.'.:v--:v'; ": -i "kj '. I - , v v . ' v"' THE 1983-84 CHEERLEADERS at Uintah High school prepare to attend clinic July 26-29 in Logan. Pictured are (left to right, front row) Shelly Morris, Barb Hancock, (middle row) Tonja Morrill, Becky Thome Theresa Navin, (back row) Denisp H! chett, Marcy McNeil, Lori Belt and lR Winger. Not pictured is Dana Abplanalp Infants should be fed iron infant formula The Committee on Nutrition of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that infants be breastfed or when that's not possible, not chosen by the mother or stopped early they should be fed an iron-fortified iron-fortified infant formula for the entire first year of life. These formulas are quite similar in protein, fat, calories and minerals to breast milk. Recent studies indicate that iron deficiency continues to be a common problem affecting many American infants in-fants and children as well as adults. Some 50 percent of all women of childbearing age suffer from some degree of iron deficiency. Although many people associate iron deficiency with anemia, this is one of the least of its problems, according to many pediatric specialists. It can affect many different parts and systems of the body including the central cen-tral nervous system. The cause of iron deficiency during the first year of life has been pinpointed as inadequate iron intake. "Cow's milk, once thought to be the perfect food for babies, doesn't fulfill an infant's nutritional needs. Cow's milk is very low in iron, it's hard to digest. ..it's really meant for calves," says Dr. Alvin N. Eden, pediatrician, medical professor and author of four books, including the most recent Positive Parenting. It's important for parents not to overfeed their infant. Starting on the right path can help spare your child the unpleasantness and health hazards of growing up fat. Dr. Eden joins the AAP in cautioning caution-ing against the too early introduction of solid foods. There's no need for them, he says, until the baby is four to six months old. Starting earlier adds unnecessary calories and may possibly lead to food allergies and even respiratory allergies later in life. Cooking Hints On pasta and casseroles, it and toasted sandwiches, ti and fruit or a glass of wine, cfe' fill a hundred chinks in'y-' plans with satisfying nourish' new book called Betty Crocks;; chen Secrets, shares with everywhere authoritative, u. information on cheeses, plus other culinary hints in arranging ar-ranging from beverages i: vegetables. To cut Bleu or Roquefor.t without crumbling, use a pieer tal floss or heavy thread. (Top' cooked cheese from becomin; use low temperatures and avi cooking.) Add cheese in smi or shreds to casseroles for qui . melting. Firm cheese will freeze well :' ly wrapped in small amounts. I? refrigerator to prevent crc; Save leftover bits of cheese taring tar-ing ane using later to blend rib. for spreads and dips. Beth' Crc Kitchen Secrets is a Randoasb publication, available at book l department stores. |