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Show Dje '(Eimes-Crfu- Nephi, Utah s Dwayne Heirtzler to Helping serve as By Myrna Trauntvein Correspondent Nephi City Council mem- bers approved allowing Heirtzler to serve the community as an unpaid reserve officer. Heirtzler works at the Juab County Jail and will be on that schedule. However, Dwayne L. Nephi City Police Chief Chad Bowles said he would be willing to make up his schedule after consulting with Heirtzler. The reserve officer rides along with a police officer, said Randy McKnight, city administrator. It was agreed that Heirtzler would be used as a special functions officer by Nephi City Police Department. It is a way of the reserve police officer gaining experi- ence, said McKnight. In addition, the officer is of great benefit to the city in helping with city police work alongside a regular officer. We have only a couple of unpaid reserve officers, said Bowles. Helping children manage their weight Keeping your youngsters weight under control may not seem like childs play, but doctors say it may be more important then ever. The U.S. Surgeon General reports, on average, American children, are heavier today than any time in the past, with one out of every eight children overweight. Type 2 diabetes in children, which is most often a result of obesity, is at an e high among school-ag- e kids. However, getting your family to turn over a healthy new leaf can be easy: all-tim- Warm answers to cold questions Although your car would look silly in a parka, there are things to do to keep it running well in cold weather. The following are some common questions the answers will help to keep both you and your car healthy and safe: Q. Im going on a long drive to one of the big ski resorts. Are there things I should do to prepare my car? A. Preparing an emergency kit is great for winter driving especially before a long drive on winding roads. Bring a shovel, flares, jumper cables, blankets, water, large flashlight, portable radio, batteries, work gloves, towel, first aid kit and some sand or kitty litter for emergency traction. Before you leave, inspect all of your exterior lights to make sure they are all working. Q. Are my tires okay for driving in the snow? A. Many tires all-seas- all-seas- are designed for both wet and dry weather conditions. However, many tire manu- facturers recommenda set children manage their weight reserve officer Times-New- s Wednesday, February 12, 2003 Page 2 of four winter tires for snowy weather. If you dont have much snow in your area, you should at least have your treads checked at a tire retailer or a service center, where they will do it for free. Or, place a penny in the tread with Lincolns head upside down and facing you. If you can see the top of Lincolns head, it is time to replace your tires. tend to let the gas tank level drift pretty low during the winter. The fewer trips to the gas station the less Im stepping out into the cold! Is this all right? A. Always keep your gas tank at least half full during the winter. The more air thats in the tank, the more Q. I condensation can form, adding water to the gas. This can hurt its performance and possibly cause fuel system damage. Q Should I drive differently in snow or icy conditions? The best treatment for roadside emergencies is A. prevention. Here is a quick course in driving on snow and ice: Go steady and slow, avoid jerking the wheel, give your- self extra braking room, and sign up with an auto club that provides emergency roadside assistance. Q. Are there any other things I need to do for my car for the winter besides making sure the antifreeze and battery are in good shape? A. Youre on the right Dont skimp on breakfast, that help prevent its the most important meal of the day. A hearty breakfast is filling, offers health time-consumi- choice. Confirming this, the American Heart Association (AHA) d eggs are a good snack option as well. Not only does each egg contain only 75 calories, they are also convenient and easy to prepare, so when youre looking for a quick, healthy snack or meal, think fast, think eggs. Get moving. Start a daily Hard-boile- niors. Make your time count. Trade in traditional meals for easy, healthy recipes. Team pasta or fish with fresh vegetables and start meals off with soup. Research shows people who start their meals with soup eat less. Try a soup before lunch or dinner that offers a full serving of vegetables. Got the munchies? Trade in the soda and chips for iced tea and fresh fruit. Slice an apple or carrot for a nutri- benefits and keeps junk food at bay. Eggs, among other foods, are a great recently changed its guidelines on egg consumption and no longer limits the amount of eggs people eat as long as one keeps cholesterol levels normal. Eggs are also rich in choline, a nutrient needed for proper brain development and function. In addition, eggs contain lutein tional and zeaxanthin-antioxidant- s after-scho- try unbuttered popcorn. or age-relat- macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in se- exercise routine with your family. It doesnt have to cost a lot of money or take a lot of time. Take the dog for a walk, buy an exercise video or join a community gym or sports club. Proper nutrition and regular exercise are crucial for maintaining a lifestyle. snack, ol healthy American Heart Association Offers Tips For Healthier Eating To accomplish these goals, refer to these tips when se- Ready to change to a healthier diet, but you dont know where or how to start? lecting foods: Use nonfat products Eat more fruits, vegetables and their juices, which are naturally low in fat, and high in Look no further. The Ameri- can Heart Association has help for you. The association has a plan that can help you make better food choices while reducing your risk of high blood cholesterol - a major factor in cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Astrack, as your antifreeze offers sociation fluid should be fresh and the battery fully charged. If guidelines that allow you to your battery is older than eat foods you like while helptwo years old, bring it to a ing you make better choices in food preparation, and the service center. The technicians can check the battery amount and variety that you as well as all the vital fluids, eat. But healthier eating is only belts and hoses, wiper blades, and windshield washer fluid. half of the equation in atIts also the right place to be taining fitness. Exercise also if its time for your 3,000 mile needs to be part of an overall fitness plan. In general, the oil change. So when youre listening to association recommends that a persons daily die not the days forecast and thinkinclude more than 30 percent about coat to what wear, ing remember that your car feels of calories from fat. In addithe cold, too. Treat it right, tion, daily cholesterol intake and it can take you through should be less than 300 milrough weather for many more ligrams, while sodium should be limited to 2,400 milligrams years to come. vitamins and minerals. Choose low-fa- t products Select, for example, baked chips instead of fried, low-fdressings, mustard, mayonketchup or low-fa- t at naise. Use lean meats easy-to-follo- is better choice than a doughnut, and an English muffin has less fat than a regular muffin. Use more egg whites The American Heart Association recommends no more than 4 egg yolks per week. Use less fat in cooking to Try limit the amount of fat you eat to no more than teaspoons per day, including what you use in cooking. 3-- -- 5-- 8 Choose fish, chicken, turkey, lean cuts of beef and pork and consume no more than six ounces a day. Switch to skim or percent milk Gradually reduce the fat content of the milk you drink, eventually moving to skim milk. and nonfat Enjoy low-fa- t dairy products As an ext ample, try nonfat or sour cream instead of regular sour cream. Try nonfat and low-fa- t one-ha- lf low-fa- desserts Frozen fruit bars are a better choice than ice cream bars. Enjoy low-fa- t breads, cereals and pastas A bagel daily. The 96 Times-New- s South Main, Nephi Letters to the editor policy... The Times News welcomes opinions from its readers concerning any subject pertinent to Juab County. Letters should be to the point and must include the writers name, address and telephone number. 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