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Show Expert shares tips on physical fitness LOGAN Dr. Dale Nelson professor at Utah State University, has compiled data relating to several aspects of physical fitness. Here is a look at some of Nelson's findings: SKIING If you are an alpine (downhilD skier, you will likely gain more leg strength and agility than the cross-country skiers, but they will probably have less body fat and more endurance. At least this is what physiologists in Boulder, Colo., found when they examined 54 members of the U.S. Ski Team. The whole point is that people develop fitness components according to the activities in which they participate. Health- wise, you are better off being a cross-country skier. If you have the time and money do both. The benefits are yours for the taking. SALT Many people have high blood pressure and need to be on low-salt diets. "So what else is new?" you say. Well people, you should be aware of the fact that sodium is present in many antacids. Dr.'Norman Kaplan, an authority on hypertension, reports that an ounce of most antacids contain 20 to 40 mg. of sodium. AJka-Seltzer, AJka-Seltzer, Bromo Seltzer and Bisodol are full of salt 500 to 1,540 mg. per tablet Ripan and WinGei have only 5 to 8 mg. per ounce, while Di-Gel and Roiaids are virtually salt free. Processed foods are another major problem for the salt watcher. Salt is added as a preservative and taste enhancer in most processed food. For example, natural asparagus has 2 mg. of sodium per 100 grams, whereas c canned asparagus has 238 mg. of sodium per 100 erams. T.V. dinners, prepared and frozen dishes continue to replace natural, unsalted foods and the unknowing consumer is assaulted with salt Be aware of the dangers hidden in the foods ' you eat Fresh fruits, vegetables and whole ' grains are still good bets for many nutritional ills. |