| OCR Text |
Show 4'rTr w w g!ir Salt italic aribnnc Saturday Morning, October 6, 1979 Cultural background plays big role in diet i to the speaker, and are associated with emotions other than true biological hunger. By Donna Lou Morgan Tribune Food Editor or a denial of Whether it be food, she said, adults look to food in anxiety, "I think nutrition is all poppy wxk." the rah driver said as he was driving a group of food editors to a conference meeting. CHICAGO "You just have to eat That's the way it is " a tension, frustration, unhappiness, irritability, when they are lonely or when bored. little of everything "One example that foods symbolize security just as strange foods represent a threat to security, is shown by immigrants who always carry with them traditional food habits whiih nourish the spirit as well as the body. Association With Food In backing her statement that religions also have some association with food. Dr. Stults said that one study showed that health food users scored higher on a scale of religiosity than Schmidt has been a cab driver in this city for more years than he's willing to admit He was responding to our statement that we had been studying nutrition all day Bill umdv "Now what could he hotter this winter than a big bowl of sauerkraut and pork hocks Don't tell me that isn't good for me " non-use- Mr Srhmidl obviously is of German descent Cultural background plays an important role in determining diet, no matter what regulations are assigned by dietitians and nutrionist.s Continuing as a tool of communication in adulthood, foods also have status and are used to or to cover shortcomings. enhance self-imag- The foods thai .v become famibar with as children control diet preferences through life. It's tough to change behavioral eating patterns. Begins At Birth Emotionalism associated with foods begins at birth. Dr. Vala Jean Stults told the editors this "Offering foods connotes sharing a bit of If the food is accepted and is praised, adults feel pride. If it is rejected, personal rejection is felt." oneself. week. The one common thread that runs through all of the emotional association with food is a resistance to change. Dr. Stults pointed out. The former nutritionist with the Kellogg Company, and responsible for nutrition information used in advertising, publicity and packaging. now heads her own food and nutrition consulting firm in Washington, D. C. She holds a Ph D. in human nutrition from Michigan State University, East Lansing . "And when it comes to nutrition and balanced diets, nutritionists must consider that a person whether it be emotional or undergoing stress physical, can very likely turn to an increase in nutrient requirements." Because of the emotional stability that food can impart in making people feel safe, comfort-- , able, cherished, accepted, important and in touching physical senses. Dr. Stults looks at present food scares as sad. "Food is an infant's first reason to communicate, Dr. Stults said. As infants, we learn to associate food with relief of discomfort or warmth of body contact. "Children learn the extent of control over environment through food and discipline if also through reward clean your plate you clean your plate. Its sad that for all too many, food has, become a source of anxiety rather than a delight Faith in food is one of the roots of emotional stability. I am concerned about the growth of irrational fear of food and for certain food components. "Children also soon learn to use food as a crutch or as a weapon when they suddenly refuse or avoid commonly accepted foods or become finicky. "People ought not to be unnecessarily frightened away from safe and familiar foods they know and like. Food ways continue into adulthood, according People like to keep informed By Judy Magid Lifestyle Writer arrive at the airport to discover that your flight has been cancelled. You take your car into the repair shop You and it never gets fixed. You make hotel reservations in another city. They take your deposit money but dont hold your room. Angry? You bet. But what can you do? You can fulfill your responsibility as a consumer and complain loudly," says Sherry Remez, Consumer Information Center, Washington, D.C. "If you dont complain, all the way to top management, if necessary, then youre shirking your responsibility to other consumers as welL Take it Back Ms. Remez, in Salt Lake City recently as tour to publicize informapart of a tion pamphlets available to the public, emphasized the fact that you dont have to live with it. "If it doesnt work, dont just throw it out. Take it back. Contact the manufacturer. Take the local company to small claims court. If everyone acted as a responsible consumer, services and products would get better. Ms. Remez points out that the function of the Consumer Information Center is to offer information and education to the public and not to handle complaints. "By the way, the number one consumer complaint in America today is about automobile repairs, she says. "We offer a booklet that gives tips about 10-ci- ty - rfrAnrlll1fri xvS iimni , r a - '&, v 'Vi Sherry Remez, Consumer Information Center, Washington, D.C., shows off a few of the hundreds of pamphlets available to consumers either free, or at small cost. ments in getting information to the public, Ms. Remez says. "Million of dollars are spent on research for various departments, such as safety. Our agency makes that information available to the dect segment of the public that it can reach. Th-- ts our job. There are so many things that are available. For h stance, how many people know that you shouldnt try to burn poison ivy because the infection caused by the smoke can be more serious than the itching caused by touching the plant? That information is in the booklet, Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac. No Free Lunch Or how about those ads you see that say you can get free or cheap land from the federal government. Just remember one thing: The only place there may be land left for homesteading is in Alaska and it wouldnt be available for a number of years. We have a booklet, Can I Really Get Free or Cheap Public Land? if youre interested Among the newer pamphlets is one called simply Food and put out by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a new' Consumer Resource Handbook, How to Complain," which will include all state and local numbers of who to call to complain about what. It will be available getting your car repaired. For example always ask for the old part that had to i i replaced. Do not accept the its in t)e garbage answer. "Second, make certain your mechanic and licensed. "And, whats more, we even offer booklets about taking care of your own car. I just gave my car a tune-u-p using the government handbook. Most government information booklets are prepared by the appropriate department. For example, Canning. Freezing, Storing Garden Produce" is done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Best Seller' of them have surprissome "However, ing beginnings, Ms. Remez points out. For instance, the auto repair book was done by the Department of Defense to help young soldiers learn how to care for government vehicles. It was so good, it's now a best seller. A quick glance at the Consumer Information Catalog for Fall, 1979 (available at the Federal Information Bureau, Federal Building. Salt Lake City or from Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, Colorado, 81009) shows that maybe half of the hundreds of booklets offered are free. Among the most popular of the free handouts are "Home Food Preservation, Gasoline : "Occupations in Demand, More Miles Per Gallon, "A Consumers Shopping list of Inflation Fighting Ideas, and Stress. Those with a charge, usually under $2, include, "Exercise and Weight Control, "Backyard Mechanic and "Headaches. "Our agency actually aids other depart- - by "We run surveys and ask people to send evaluation sheets to us to see how our pamphlets are received. We take suggestions very seriously, Ms. Remez said, adding with a smile the number of our publications jumped from 2 million in 1972 to 26 million last year. Its nice to know that people do like to be informed." QUEEN SIZE SOFA SLEEPER Modern styling, reversible seat cushions. Good selection of covers in Herculon or Nylon. CONTEMPO SOFA AND LOVE SEAT matched set at such a low Mode here in our own foctory. Hordwood frames, foctory select herculon covers. Very YOUR QBSDSB i PAIR OF CHAIRS CONTEMPORARY SOFAS i 4 four High profile or low profile styles to choose from. In the newest nylon velvets or velsuedes. Two choirs for STYLE AVAILABLE Sleek, modern ttykog ond fkomottc modern foctory elect (abaci. All hove hordwood frame Mode tn our own which e!imtnoee frvlght charge od mtdeflemon foctory 1 cost 4 great style great price i 299 ... : OGDEN FACTORY 973 W. Stiverdale ltd. 392-753- Sat. i V 10-- 6 SALT LAKE FACTORY 3174 Highland Dr. 9 486-873- Frl. A Mon. i comfortable queen size bed with mattress. 1 Daily 0-- 8 10-- 7 5 Fri. A Mon. Sat. 10-- 6 10-- 8 Daily 10-- 7 o 90 Day same as cash with approved credit |
