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Show i WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NOVEMBER 22, 1979 Evidence To Prove Any Value In Megavitamin Therapy:; No Just as the defendant who acts as his own attorney has a fool for a client, the person who attempts to be his own physician has a fool for a patient THE FEAR that the countrys food supply is somehow tainted has caused many people to turn to megavitamin therapy and the "health foods" to avoid diseases such as cancer and heart disease, observes Dr David B. Roll, professor of medicinal chem.stry in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Utah. Roll is adviser to the American Council on Science and Health which promotes a balanced approach to the evaluation and regulation of chemicals in food and environment THERE IS a widely held misconception that we have an epidemic of killer diseases loose in this country, particularly in comparison-t- the rest of the world, he says. That fear is largely unfounded. For example, according to the World Health o Organization, Christian Whitesides, David IX.y and Tom Hill, 1 to r, Clearfield High FFA students, admire bronze plaque won by them in national floricultural competition in Kansas City, Mo. FFA WINNERS - LAYTON Display a flowering plant to Christian Whitesides, David Day or Tom Hill, and chances are excellent that one or all ot the three youths will be able to identify it. They will probably tell you both the common and scientific name for it, in fact. THE THREE youths, all Future Farmers in the Layton High School Chapter, took the top award in the state in a floricultural contest, outs- tripping contesting teams from 50 schools. They also competed in the national contest recently in Kansas City, Mo., returning after five days with a bronze plaque. Gold, silver and bronze plaques were given to winning teams in various categories. They were accom- panted by Vice Melvin Manning, t ; THE BOYS had practiced for months to be ready for the competition, drilling each other, and making frequent plants, said their adviser, scientific names. They also had to pass a written test, which consisted of 50 ques- identify at least 50 plants Irom among 100 varieties, tions about plants, and make a floral arrangement. In addition, they were required to judge and grade certain plant field trips to find species of John W. Diamond In competition, they had to giving both their common and materials. MARK FLINT also trained as an alternate team member, in case one ol the other youths was unable to make the trip, wl Debate Participates With Weber State At Colorado In Kim Hornak Kim Hornak was a member the Weber State College Debate team which recently walked off with third place sweepstakes at the 34th Annual Pikes Peak Invitational of Forensics Tournament held in Colorado Springs, Colo. MISS HORNAK, a daughter and Joan Hornak of of Larry 3873 West 800 North, field, was a finalist in the junior division debale. The WSC team was edged out by first place Air Force Academy and the University of Wyoming. FINISHING BEHIND WSC were the University of Arizona, Iowa State, the of Southern University California, Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. Davis High Band Concert Dec. 6 Members of the Davis High Band encourage everyone to come out and support them for their Christmas band concert to be held Thursday evening Dec. 6 at the Davis High School. The program will begin a 7 p m. THE BAND the United States ranks 21st in a list of 44 countries in cancer mortality and there has been a steady decline in mortality rates from cardiovascular disease in the United States since 1968. NEVERTHELESS, people are taking excessively large doses of vitamins-megavi-tamin- Roll says, At this point there isnt any evidence that large amounts of vitamins are worth anything, and some vitamins taken in excess can cause problems. Vitamins E and C seem to be popular choices to be taken m iarge doses. According to Roll, Vitamin E proponents have recommended doses as large as 1,500 units a day. tamms. PROBABLY THE best sources of vitamin E are cottonseed and safflower oil It has been pointed out that to obtain 1,500 units of vitamin E, one would have to ingest over a gallon of these oils a c pan-gami- acid, the vitamin, neither one is a B vitamin, cautions Roll. They are ex5 tracts of apricot pits, and theres no evidence whatsoever that they're vitamins, that is, necessary for proper day. body function. most of us get along on about calories a day, says documented cases of cyanide poisoning from taking too much laetrile That much oil would provide 35,000 calories and 2,500 Roll. CONSIDER another food in vitamin E almonds. To get 1,500 units one would have to eat 18 pounds even,1 day, he conWheat germ is tinues. another excellent source of vitamin E, but to obtain 1,500 units it would be necessary to consume 27 pounds of wheat germ every day, which equates to about 46,000 calories. The point is, it just doesnt make sense that we should need such large quantities of vitamin E now when we havent needed it to evolve to this point," the professor contends ITS EXTREMELY fortunate that vitamin E doesnt he seem to do anything, adds. Its often been called a vitamin in search of a deficiency disease, It is neither significantly toxic in large amounts nor beneficial thats very high - in any amount above found in an ordinary diet. Vitamin C in excess that may cause kidney stones and alter results of certain biochemical tests on urine samples. You just cant store vitamin C, notes Roll, because SOME substances are given a B designation to make them appear to be legitimate Furthermore, there are THE classification of certain foods as health foods is not very useful either and Roil objects to the term. Although there is a thriving health food industry, the term implies that some foods are intrinsically healthier than others, and that natural food is better for us, he savs. Neither of these beliefs is necessarily true. THE. irrational belief is that for food to be nutritious and wholesome, it should contain no chemicals, coloring. The implication is that theres nothing to worry about in natural food. We have to educate people that food additives and chemicals have been tested a great deal more for their toxicities than many of the foods we normally eat, Roll emphasizes. cant pronounce and they getting worried because they dont want chemicals in their food, he theyre says I f a food is called "natural, the implication is that it contains no poisonous chemicals Yet, all foods are composed of chemicals. Roll observes, some of which are toxic if ingested in sufficient amounts. ALTHOUGH the law forbids adding any substance to food that might cause cancer, it does not apply to substances that occur naturally in food, he explains. For example, aflatoxins, which are found naturally in peanuts, are known to cause cancer in experimental animals, the professor notes. "Since they are not added cancer-causin- vi- - Paris Reenlisted For Four Years In Navy but occur substances preserva-tivesorartifici- PEOPLE ARE becoming more conscious about their food, which is a heartening trend. But theyre reading labels, seeing chemical names ACCORDING to Roll, there is no evidence that fruits and vegetables bought at a super-market are m any way interior to those bought at a health food store. In most cases, the supermarket fruits and vegetables are more aesthetically pleasing simply because they havent been gnawed on by insects and they arent blighted by fungus, he says We have the best food supasserts ply in the world, Roll, and you dont have to go to a health food store and pay an exhorbitant price to get it " fjr V1 "A littk bit of Son Francisco con bo found of fbo boOutiful Bratton's Cove in Bountiful SUPERB SEAFOOD & STEAKS FAST, COURTEOUS SERVICE Calif. Mon. thru Units. A 1970 graduate of Clearfield High School, Clearfield, Utah, he joined the Navy in 11 Seafood 1385 S. 500 West A beautiful quilted quilt will be given away during the evening. Plan to attend, np Bountiful Phone 295-238- PERSON ATOUR STORES! FRIDAY NOVEMBER 23 AT SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24 AT nouns tno 5 November 27th is a big day for her grandkids and yours. old enough. The reason November 27th is such a big day for these kids is an election. Davis County citizens will be voting on a measure that asks for authority to levy steadily losing an important source of funds for education, and we need to make it up by voting for the proposal on November 27th. Mrs. LaBelle is a believer in a sound education for young people. She doesn't want the quality of schools hurt by program cuts. So she's going to vote FOR the school funding proposal on November 27th. You probably feel the same way she does about a good education for your children and grandchildren. Wont you join Beth LaBelle in voting for this additional taxes for our schools. Were proposal? sixth-grade- She has four other grandchildren in Davis County schools. She has three more who will be going to our schools when they're 4 Oct. 1971. A VERY SPECIAL LAYTON 344 N. Main KAYSYILLE Leeway for Learning Alliance Dave Irvine, chairman and Sal AM. -- 10 P.M. Closed Sundays 11 santa will be at our stores with free surprises for all the small ones Mrs. Hal LaBelle lives at Centerville, near these two grandchildren. They are r at Taylor Elementary Lori, a School, and Julianne, whos in the kindergarten there. Mrs. LaBelle is a widow. AM.-9P- Fri. members are your support. na- turally, they are not covered by the law, and a small amount is tolerated in food. The statutes just don't make much sense in that regard Naval Air Station, Lemoore, sponsoring a bazaar and bake sale to raise funds for various band activities and they need g its flushed out in the urine. R. A. Navy Aviation Machinists Mate 1st Class Roger A. Paris, son of Max A. and Gail C. Nielsen of 2083 West 1300 North, Clinton, has reenlisted for four years while serving with Attack Squadron 25, Whether its laetrile, or the 328 N. Main |