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Show Cholesterol Can Create Health Problem MURRAY. What is cholesterol and how will it affect your health? Cholesterol, in its pure state, is an odorless, white, powdery substance, that cannot be tasted or seen in the food we eat. Yet, cholesterol is essential to life. Cholesterol is found in all foods of animal origin and is part of every animal cell. In the human body, cholesterol is a building block for cell development; it is a principle ingredient in the digestive process; it is in the fatty sheath that insulates nerves and cholesterol is the building block in the production of some hormones. Blood cholesterol levels are influenced by the food we eat and by our particular body chemistry, which is inherited like hair or color of eyes. Thus, how the body responds to fat intake is determined by the body's actual needs as well as by the fat and cholesterol content of the "w " ..: fOOd; Even if cholesterol was completely eliminated from the daily diet, the blood cholesterol level would not be reduced to zero. The amount of cholesterol one eats accounts for only part of the total cholesterol found in. the body. The liver could manufacture all the cholesterol a person actually needs to sustain life. This level is determined by inherited body chemistry. Despite the positive role of cholesterol, research projects have linked high levels of blood cholesterol with an increased risk of heart disease. The National Heart, Blood & Lung Institute estimates "Almost 30 percent of nearly 2 million deaths in this country each year are the result of coronary heart "-- disease." According to Dan Kinnersley, PromotionEducation for the Salt Lake Health Dept. "Elevated blood cholesterol is one of the three main controllable risk factors for coronary heart disease. The other two main controllable risk factors are high blood pressure and Director of Health City-Coun- ty cigarette smoking." Doctors first became suspicious about the role of cholesterol, particularly cholesterol in our diets, JK CRAFTS 3441 South S600 West TtU Palating Claim Toll Paints, Yarn, Counted Cross Stitch, Balloon Bouquets, "How To" Books, Silk Flowers Make It and Tab It u Every Sttwdm-c- Beginning Jan. ,..,. V&il) when they looked inside the diseased changes in your lifestyle to lower arteries of heart attack victims. it." Current recommendations sugThere, instead of smooth, supple gest that anyone with a cholesterol vessels, they saw what looked like level of 200 mgdl begin to make brittle old pipes, clogged and lifestyle changes which may inhardened by deposits of fat. This is a fluence the level downward, such as condition referred to as hardening of reducing the amount of fat and the arteries or atherosclerosis. saturated fat in the diet; reducing Like blood pressure, people may weight and participating in some not know their blood cholesterol form of exercise. If these lifestyle level is elevated unless they have it modifications fail to reduce the measured. A simple finger-pric- k cholesterol levels then physician blood sample is all that is necessary consultation is strongly recommendto obtain a total cholesterol level. ed. Mr. Kinnersley hopes this message is heard loud and clear: "Know your cholesterol level and, if make the necessary elevated, 30yrs. experience Free Estimates, .- -- nurntns Conrvton Co Dr. James D. Sargent OPTOMETRIST ASTIGMATISM This simply isn't possible in the astigmatic eye. The rays of light don't come together at the same point. There are two This doesn't separate images. mean that people with astigmatism see double, but it does blur their vision. a for 1 degree of slope on all sides. Light rays that pass through the cornea come together at a single point on their way to the retina. Treatment 19 r. TAURUS 20 Apr. GEMINI 20-M- May21-June2- 0 CANCER June21-Jul- LEO July 22 y 22 g. Offered To Elderly There are three kinds of astigmatism, depending on the eye's point of focus. It's "nearsighted" if the focus takes place before the image gets to the retina; if the focus takes place after the image reaches the retina; or it can be a combination of the two. In all cases, fortunately, vision can be a combination of the two. In all cases, fortunately, vision can be corrected with properly prescribed eyeglasses. "far-sighte- Dr. James D. Sargent South, Suite West Jordan 2400 West 7800 566-56- 101 I J LAKE. Eyesight lost through some diseases can be preserved and possibly restored at to the any age according Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and state Ophlalmology Society who SALT youth-directe- d are offering help to senior citiznes through dialing By calling the toll free number, eligible Utahns receive a referral to a local eye physician and surgeon who has volunteered to provide needed medical eye care through the National Eye Care Project, designed to bring eye care and information to the nation's disadvantaged elderly. More than 200,000 have called so far, but the program sponsors are not stopping at that number said John F. Ramsey, president of Utah the Ophthalmological Society. Older Americans suffer more than half the blinding eye diseases diagnosed each year in the United States and the society hopes to change that figure this program, he through 13-198- 8 A sudden turn of events thrusts you into a prominent role in the management of the financial affairs of another. Partnership matters undergo subtle change. You begin to see things from an entirely different perspective. Start the new year out right with a firm resolve to straighten out poor habits ofdiet and hygiene. A secret romantic situation is filled with intrigue. Jeal- ousycanbeadestructiveforce. Keep a level head. Aspects point to changes of one kind or another in the home, familyanddomesticlife.Therecouldbeachange of residence. VIRGO 2 Aug.23-Sepl.2- LIBRA 22 Sept. SCORPIO Oct. 21 SAGITTARIUS Nov.22-Dec.2- 1 prime time TV, promoted a popular cigarette brand through use of packages and the tobacco product's logo on the screen," he said. There is no doubt the message of cigarettes is back in the TV media, he said. "Our concern is that these messages, whether on TV, in magazines or on billboards, are even more pointed towards the expectations of America's youth. According to the Federal Trade the cigarette is Commission, "an as integral part of portrayed youth, happiness, attractiveness, personal success and an active, strenuous lifestyle." vigorous, While the Surgeon General's warning about the harmful effects of cigarettes appear on print advertisements, this warning is often obscured by larger than life images of the smoker, and are lost entirely in indirect endorsements. Additional examples of subtly, endorsements of cigarettes are found through the industry's sponsorship of sporting and entertainment events which appeal to youth, such as rock concerts. Additonal linkage of is made cigarettes to lifestyle J through the distribution of souviners with such advertising on them. One tobacco company placed an ad in a popular teen magazine discouraging teens from smoking because it is an "adult" habit. There was no mention of health hazards. scientific eviOverwhelming dence shows that cigarette smoking is harmful to the health. Some 350,000 deaths annually are attributed to cigarette related disease. In its goal for a snoke-fre- e society, the Heart Association has called for a ban on all cigarette advertising. "We will continue to try to defeat the cigarette industry's seductive promotional programs that entice teenagers into a lifetime smoking habit," Pearce said. The American Heart Association is offering two pamphlets, "Children and smoking: a for and message parents," "Smoking and heart disease." To obtain them, specify which pamphlet and send a stamped self addressed envelope to American Heart Assn., Utah Affiliate, 645 E. 400 Sout, Salt Lake City, The subtlety of the action was not wasted on American children; sales of that particular kind of candy were boosted. It was a boon and an marketing advertisers dream. What if E.T had smoked cigarettes.? ask American heart FarAssociation personnel. fetched? Hardly, they say. If one looks closely, there are silent endorsements in almost every movie, on television, in music videos amd at every sporting event, according to Dr. James R. M. Pearce, president of the Heart Assn., Utah affiliate. Among these endorsed products are cigarettes. "Direct cigarette advertising was banned from television in 1970 because of the disproportionate impact of television advertising on young people," he said. this ban, cigarette "Despite advertising has crept back through the clever purchase of billboards in professional sports stadiums where the TV camera is constantly paninng the action. TV promotion is also cigarette evident through the airing of feature films,, music videos and tobacco sponsored company sporting events." a free estimate Home ns uonsTrucT on oomoanv 3783 So. 500 W. No. 4. S.L.C., UT 84115 that causes blurred vision is astigmatism. This happens when the cornea, or "clear, front layer of the eye," is out of shape. A normal cornea has a perfect curve, with the same Mar.21-Ap- 23-O- City-Coun- candy. Quality Work Licensed and Insured One of the eye problems Blood cholesterol testing is being perforemd by the Salt Lake Health Dept. at three area "Just as E.T. featured a special brand of candy, Superman 11, first seen in theaters and later on f kr.';-.- ARIES City-Coun- ty SALT LAKE. In the movie E.T. the lovable Extra Terrestrial was lured into civilization by pieces of f. j Forecast Period: 6-- 7, Heart Association Expresses Concerns On Advertising INSURANCE REPAIRS MASONRY 261-482- 8 Your Week Ahead Horoscope v. ROOM ADDITIONS KITCHENS GARAGES DRIVEWAYS ROOFS BATHS Call malls. For a few drops of blood, obtained by a virtually painless prick of the finger, and a small fee of $5, the cholesterol level will be measured. Results are available 15 to 20 minutes after the sample is taken. In addition, health personnel will be on hand to provide information on diet and eating habits to help lower cholesterol levels. The clinic will be at Valley Fair 11 a.m.-- 6 p.m. Mall Nov. For more information contact Salt Lake Health Dept. Thursday, December 31, 1987 THE GREEN SHEET 7B CAPRICORN Dec.22-Ja- 19 n. AQUARIUS 20-Fe- b. 18 You seem to receive telepathic signals that provide secret information you've been searching for in your work. Strange things are happening in the way you think of your assets. Take a reading on assets and liabilities. The Scorpio native is subject to transformation in ap- pearance and thinking, while Pluto continues its transit in your sign. Contact with institutional officials points up the need for disciplinary measures. It's a time for review and regeneration. You tend to discard the old to make room for the new alliances formed in social and organizational affairs. Individuals in high positions will influence your profes-Jasional status. Guard your reputation. Look beneath the surface. PISCES Feb. Sometimes lessons learned bear repeating. Legal matters call for your undivided attention. Profit from past 222-EYE- S. . GRANITE SCHOOL DISTRICT VOCATIONAL HOMES CONSTRUCTION BY HOMES NOW UNDER GRANITE SCHOOL DISTRICT VOCATIONAL STUDENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES: 4350 S. WINDER MEADOWS CIRCLE 1490 EAST 4365 SOUTH 1478 EAST 4365 SOUTH 5242 HOOPES CIRCLE 5232 HOOPES CIRCLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT MR. CARL CHRISTIANSEN, GRANITE SCHOOL DISTRICT, 340 EAST 3545 SO. 4 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84115, 268-859- explained. Since the program began in January 1987, 856 Utah resdients have called the Helpline, and 565 have been, referred for a comprehensive exam and treatment for potentially blinding eye diseases. Thus Utah far, have treated ophthalmologists 169 cases of cataract, 17 cases of glaucoma, seven cases' of diabetic retinopathy and 36 cases of macular all degeneration, diseases. potentially blinding To be eligible for project services a person must be age 65 or older, a U. S. citizen, and no longer have access to an ophthalmologist seen in the past. The services provided by the volunteer are offered at no out of pocket expense to the patient. For this project, volunteer ophthalmologists are accepting Medicare or other health insurance as payment in full for their services. Hospital charges, prescription drugs and eyeglasses are not covered by the program. The National Eye Care Project is open weekdays freom 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Helpline number is 222-EYE- Grief knows no time . , The pain of .loss comes to each of ns When a death occurs you should have complete control in selecting the type of funeral service you desire. Goff Mortuary strives to assist each family in meeting this goal. Q4f 84102. L onuuru South State Midvale, Utah 84047 8090 Pamphlet Offered On Record Keeping Joe, you should be good at this. Get the top off this aspirin bottle." 255-715- 1 SALT LAKE. Good tax records are essential in preparing complete and accurate income tax returns, and the IRS is publishing a free pamphlet to assist people in determining what records are needed. IRS Publication 552 will help in determining types of records that should be kept, such as receipts and cancelled checks. For a free copy, call 424-367- 6 or visit the IRS office, 465 So. 400 East. TftTfffk. ilfofflk, yEQffiK. iftEwk. VrffMJr Vmfijr Jm C, fKflSi. JBJr yfeffl Vpvjr jm'jiy .AiEffirW QIAO, rfrflrk mi vjtlrkfc 'vr'jy 0 Burger, Fries, Drink & Sundae |