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Show What's being done to promote School's out, but learningis still in healthy eating in schools? Answer by: Dr. Georgia Lauritzen, UtahStateUnivenity Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist Agriculture Secretary Dan Glicliman has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture tUSDA) ia joinings new national partnership to promote healthy eatingby children in schools. The link between good nutrition and good education is dearly demonstrated by higher test scores, better attendance and fewer behavior problems in school. The American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Dietetic Association, the National Medical Association and the National Hispanic Medical Association have committed their memberships to work with schools and communities to recognize the health and educational benefits of balanced eating and the importance of . making it a priority in every school. Ten key principles are outlined to assist each school community in writing its own prescription for change. The Ten Keys address the challenges that children increasingly face in school, such as not having enough time to eat; meals that are not scheduled in the middle ofthe school day; and, bod choices that do not meet nutritional standards. Students, parents, food service staiT, educators and community lead- ers will be involved in assessing the schools eating environment, devel- ping a shared vision and an action to achieve it Adequate funds will be provided by local, state and federal sources to ensure that the total school environment supports the development of healthy eating patterns. Behavior focused nutrition education will be integrated into the i Tips for Consumers! Is the internet becoming a haven for diploma mills? As the concept of earningadegree without leaving home becomes more accepted, the most virtual of virtual universities better know as digital diploma mills - are gainingenrolkes. Many fraudulent diploma mills are capitalizing on the growth in popularity of distance learning opportunities and are using the freedom of the Internet to lure students into their "programs. Diploma mills have existed for decades. They often operate out of phone boiler rooms with telemarketers who follow up requests and web site visits with an aggressive enrollment approach via the telephone. They are known to advertise heavily in magazines, on the Interact in newsgroups, web sites. and at impressive-lookin- g In many cases they prey on people's lack oninowledgrandconfusion snout accreditation. And, they often advertise widely as being "fully accredited", nationally accredited", or "accredited worldwide. If these diploma mills are accredited, it is usually by unrecognized or even bogus agencies. How can you tell the difference between legitimate online universities and diploma mills? The Better Business Bureau fufqpstsyoudosome homework and watch for these red flags: high-pressu- ail itation (www.chea.org). Offers that place heavy emphasis on offering college credits for lifetime or real world experience. Tuition paid on a basis, or discounts for enrolling in multiple degree programs. Traditional colleges charge by credit hours, course, or semester. Little or no interaction with per-degr- ee professors. Names that are similar to well known reputable universities. Addresses that are box numbers or suites. That campus may very well be a mail drop box or someone's attic. If you still have doubts, contact your Better Business Bureau or state attorney general's office to make sure the school is operating legally in a state and to see if anyone has filed a complaint. A bogus degree from a diploma mill is not likely to impress prospective employers and could be a complete I waste of money. I I, z.T M V - 0 I ; OT H - ng. School meals will meet theUSDA nutrition standards as well as provide sufficient choices, including new foods and foods prepared in new wqys, to meet the taste preferences of diverse student populations. All students will have designated lunch periods of sufficient length to enjoy eating healthy foods with friends. These lunch periods will be scheduled as near the middle ofthe school day as possible. "Schools will provide enough scrv- ing areas to ensure student access to school meals with a minimum of wait time. Space that is adequate to accommodate all students and pleasant surroundings that reflect the valueof the social aspects of eating will be provided. Students, teachers and community volunteers who practice healthy eating will be encouraged to serve as role models in the school dining areas. Degrees that can be earned in less time than at a traditional college "Alistofaccrediting agencies that sounds a little too impressive. Some schools list accreditation by organisations that are not recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or imply official approval by mentioning of state "registration1 or licensing. When in doubt check with the Counrilon Higher Education Accred- .ft If foods are sold in addition to National School Lunch Program meals, they will be from the five mqjor food groups ofthe Food Guide Pyramid. This practice will foster healthy eating patterns. Decisions about the sale of foods in addition to the National School Lunch Program meals will be based on nutrition goals, not cm profit making. Recent research indicates that students across the country are flunking healthy eating. Some of the most troubling indicators reveal that: Only 2 percent of youths meet all the recommendations of the Food Guide Pyramid; 16percent do not meet any recommendations. Less than 15 percent of school children eat the recommended servings of fruit; less than 20 percent eat the recommended servings of vegetables; about 25 percent eat the recommended servings of grains, and only 30 percent consume the recommended milk group servings on any given day. Only 16 percent of school children meet the guideline for saturated fat on any given day. Teenagers today drink twice as much carbonated soda as milk, and only 19 percent ofgirlsages919 meet the recommended intakes for calcium. The partnership is one of the steps USDA is undertaking to promote nutrition and good health and follows the release of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans at the National K utrition Summit. - - Add ADD "Summer time and the living is easy," so goes the song. Its the time for lemonade, vacations, campfires, and relaxing. But the lazy , hazy days of summer also can be the perfect time for you to help your youngsters brush up, fine-tunaccelerate, or jump start their reading skills. National Education Association (NEA) president Bob Chase says, "One ofthe best summer investments every parent or care giver can make is to spend 15 minutes a day reading with a child. Those 15 minutes can lead to a lifetime of reading pleasure . curriculum from prek through grade 12. Staff who provide nutrition education will have appropriate traini- ;- e, closet. By Lesley Mitchell The Salt bake Tribune Utah's financial institutions are reporting greater numbers of bad loans in their portfolios, a state regulator said. Increases are not being reported at every financial institution, but it is something we need to watch, said Ed Leary, commissioner ofthe Utah Department of Financial Institutions. "Why we're seeing an increase, we dont know, he said. "We're trying to figure that out The department, which examines and regulates banks, credit unions and industrial loan corporations, would not divulge which institutions are reporting increases in the percentage of problem loans compared with last year, nor would it say by how much they are increasing. Banks themselves do not talk publicly about the status of their loan portfolios. However, Leary said most of the increase is in loans that funded commercial projects, such as office buildings and hotels. That does not surprise Ann Gambrino, director of the Utah Hotel & Lodging Association. A number ofhotel projects built in the past coupleofyears are struggling because of overbuilding, she said. She said occupancy rates, which measure the percentage of rooms filled with paying customers, have fallen from more than 80 percent in 1996 to about 57 percent today. "Some properties just cant make it anymore, she said. Some commercial developers are being more careful before embarking on big projects. Hamilton Partners LLP of Chicago, for example, is in no hurry to builds3'r5, state-charter- - for adults as well as children. School may be out, but reading can family member's vacation plans. Whatever your summer plans, reading teachers have some and fun ways you can be part of every (radical sure that your child's vacation from school isn't a vacation from learning. Here are just a few: The Dress Me game. Entertain small fry and teach them, too by telling them when they're dressing or undressing, the name of each item of clothing shirt, blouse, sweater, sock, sneaker, sandal, shorts, and so tower on Salt Lake City's Main Street between 200 South and 300 South. Across the street from where it wants to build its office and retail t project, half of the American Stores tower remains vacant. The building was purchased Albertson 's ine, which by Boize-baae-d has been unable to sell or lease the entire building. Utah is not the only state to see a slight increase in problem loans. Other states also are warning financial institutions tobe more careful in making loans, according to a report by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIQ said as interest rates rise and the economy slows down, banks should pay more attention to their loan portfolios. The agency, which insures banks and savings institutions, said the percentage of commercial and industrial loams 90 days or more past due rose to the highest level since the third quarter of 1994. "Looking down the road, we see several yellow lights flashing caution,' " FDIC Chairwoman Donna Tanoue warned banks earlier this year. In addition, the proportion of banks loan portfolios tied up in large commercial loans ia at the highest level in nineyears. A small number of defaults in these large loans can impair a bank's capital or income, according to the FDIC. In its report on underwriting practices for the period that ended March 3 1. the FDIC said risky underwriting practices some banka use to process 620,000-aquare-foo- agricultural, construction and commereialreal estate lending for concern. r ; accuracy. Cereal Readers: At breakfast, read the backs and sides of the cereal box. If theres a game on the box, play it. "Navigation: Whether you re traveling by car, bus or subway, your children can help lead the way. Tell them what to look for on exit signs, street signs, and subway stops, then let them be the guide. Connection, please: Ifyour child has a special interest, movie, or television show, look for books, pictures, articles on related topics. One tip that reading teachers agree on universally: Making reading a regular part of your child's daily routine is an important as homework. dinner, and a nightly bath. Starting early, reading can become a lifelong habit Some suggestions about titles that you can pick up for your youngsters might include a selection from NEA teachers' top 10 books for children: 1) Charlottes Web by E.B. White Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg (4--6 years); 3) Green Eggs and ham by Dr. Seuss (4-- 8 years); 4 ) The Cat in the Hat by Dr . Seuss 4--8 years); 5) Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (4--8 years); 6) Love You Forever by Robert N. Munsch (4-- 8 yean); 7) The Giving Tree by She! Silveratein (Allages); 8) The Very Hungry Caterpillar by EricCarlr 9: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls (Young Aduh); 10) The Mitten by Jan Brett (4-- 8 years). For other reading tips as well as the full list of Teachers' Top 100 Books for children, and the Kids' Top 100 Book List, visit hltptll (Baby-Preschoo- www.nea.argreadacross infor- catalisChtml. Other reading mation for parents as well as teachers can be found at wwjieaerg' readingmatters'. Reading Matters, e NEAs bteracy initiative, also includes NEAs Read Across America, which is celebrated annu-l8- y an MmhTh.Seusft birthday. high-profil- ReprvOrd with permission of the Salt Lake Tribune. 20-sto- ry -- Snack-PluCut bread into rectangles, squares, triangles, circles, making at least two of each shape. Ask your child to choose two pieces of the same shape, then to put jam or peanut butter on one piece, topping it with the other . Presto! Your youngster has learned a shape and made his own snack. Recycle: Instead of tossing that junk mail, use it as a learning tooL Have your child go through it to find letters, sight words, spelling words, and reading words. The Writing Game: Have your with an child pretend to write unaharpened pencil or hia own finger on a family member a back. The adult whispers a letter or word and the child writes or spella it on the other person a back. 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