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Show What can be done to prevent eating disorders? of Approximately teenage girls are trying to lose weight, no matter how much they weigh. So are one quarter of teenage boys. One in two two-thir- ds adults diet and children as young as 6 or 7 key into weight anxiety and follow suit. An estimated eight millioapeople in the U.S. have an eating disorder. What is causing this? There are concerns that nu- tritionists and other professionals give such specific infor- mation on eating rules that everyone loses sight of the big picture. At the same time, the media portrays the ideal body as very slim, usually underweight. There is often tremendous pressure on children, especially young girls, by peers, mothers and others to prevent weight gain. These factors can contribute to eating disorders. There are no quick or easy solutions for eating disorders but, according to the National Eating Disorders Organization, there are things parents can do to give children positive attitudes toward eating and their bodies that may help pre- . vent eating disorders. Avoid conveying the attitude about yourself or your child that I will like you more if you lose weight, eat less, wear a smaller size or eat only good foods." Educate yourself and your children about the genetic differences in body shape and weight and the nature and ugliness of prejudice toward those who arent thin". Take people, especially females, seriously for what they say, feel and do, not for how they look. Scrutinize your childs school for posters, books or contests that endorse the cultural ideal of thinness. Encourage children to ignore body shape as an indicator of anything about personality or value. Phrases like fat slob, pig out" and thunder thighs should be discouraged. Help your child develop interests and skills that lead to success, personal expression and fulfillment without emphasis on appearance. Teach children the dangers of trying to alter body shape through dieting; the value of moderate exercise for health, strength and stamina; and the importance of eating a variety of nutritious foods. Encourage children to be active and to enjoy what their bodies can do for them. Limit the amount of television and fashion magazines your children watch or read. Make family meals relaxed and friendly. Focus on health and not on weight. Promote well-bein- g, wellness and wholeness in positive ways, and help chil- dren understand that there are many things more important than size and appearance. THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, March 6, 2002 - Page 9 Nick Morrison and Leslie Timmons perform at San Juan schools Air Fare, the dynamic duo of Nicholas Morrison and Leslie Timmons, from Utah State University, were in San Juan County recently for a se- ries of workshops, lessons and a performance. Morrison, a clarinetist, and Timmons, a flutist, are here courtesy of the InReach Program, sponsored through Nizhoni Bridges, and the Utah Arts Councils Arts in Education program. The duet performed a series of classical, jazz, ragtime, and blues pieces for an audience at the new Bluff Community Center on February 21, with internationally-acclaime- d Hopi reggae artist Casper. Morrison and Timmons began their week long on February 18 with private lessons for students from Whitehorse High and artists-in-residen- ce Preserving Sacred Indian Landscapes On Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m., Dr. Andrew Guilliford, American Culture and Ameri- Lewis College, Durango, CO Center for Southwest Studies when it opened in 2000. Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum is located at 660 West 400 North, in Blanding. Summer hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. For more information, contact the museum at This presentation is provided through a partnership grant from the Utah Humanities Council. can History from Bowling Albert R. Lyman Middle for director of the Center Green State University in schools. They taught students Southwest Studies at Fort 1986. He came to the new instrument technique, sounds will speak and have a slide show on preserving sacred Indian landscapes and sign his book, Sacred Objects and Sacred Places - Preserving TVibal Traditions. Dr. Guilliford has been the professor of history and director of the Historic Preservation Graduate Program at Middle Tennessee State University. He received his doctorate in 435-678-223- 8. The road to eternal marriage has never been longer. and rhythm. Kim Schaefer is in her third year as Music Director at Whitehorse High. She said, Our students are really benefiting from the program. It is especially wonderful that Leslie and Nick take time and energy to work with our students. I am thankful that they meet with the students at our current level and then challenge the students to reach even further. After lessons with individuals and small groups at the Artist-in-Resi-den- ce Bluff Community Center, Morrison and Timmons went to Whitehorse High to spend days working with Schaefers band classes. They played demonstration pieces two for each class, which helped them to see how the pieces sound in the hands of professional musicians. They then coached the students through pieces of music selected by Ms. Schaefer. The artists are dispersing a lot of information and practice suggestions. Individual and small group work is always beneficial. However, group work becomes extremely efficient and educational when an expert is providing assistance and advice," said Schaefer. Timmons and Morrison spent five days in San Juan County schools and were with the experience. This is one of the residencies in which we well-pleas- ed best-organiz- ed have participated, they said, and, not coincidentally, the one in which the teachers at the site played an important role in the planning. Neither San Juan High nor Albert R. Lyman Middle certischools have a full-tim- e fied Music Director. Instead, Vana Young does the work of two people by working in both Timmons ivere surprised by the responsiveness of the students at Albert R. Lyman. The music program in San Juan County leaves a lot to be desired, especially in the southern schools, said Phil Hall, Executive Director of Nizhoni Bridges. It is practically heartbreaking to see so many kids who will be denied music as part of their lives because the opportunity simply isnt there for most of them. Whitehorse High School has the only really viable music program in southern San Juan County, and it is successful because Ms. Schaefer is willing to do whatever it takes to make it work. And that includes living on the Navajo Reservation, something not are willing many to do. Her strong sense of organization, her dedication to non-Nativ- ementary and Montezuma Creek Elementary schools. A recorder program for 6th graders would help prepare them for the high school musical as the recorder teaches them much of what they need to know to study clarinet, saxophone or flute. Nizhoni Bridges InReach Project brings artists of all kinds into San Juan County Title I and Title VII schools, is supported by the San Juan County School District and participating individual San Juan County schools. It is also supported by the Utah Arts Council, the Utah Humanities Council, the Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry, and the College of Eastern Utah. It is now in its fourth year. NOW SNOWING Street 678 -2653 TOM PALMER 435-678-21- m.angteswardtheniowe.caTi i:, 08 HjVNtflor Fax 435-678-32- 68 -' gram. There have been discussions of Leslie Timmons coming back to San Juan County and helping start a music program (using the recorder as the basic instrument) at Bluff El- singles Main es the students, and her knowledge of music are instrumental in the success of the pro- The San Juan Theater Morrison and schools. |