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Show OMES March 23, 2006 National utrition Month The Hill commissary offers customers a range of organic foods. reminds Airmen to eat healthy skinless chicken breast is a healthy, think you have anything to make or hand, you will always have a great Hilltop Times staff convenient source of protein and can you don't have the energy to cook meal with minimal effort." With the mental and physical de- be frozen for easy storage. Having a big meal, think frozen green veg- Although March is nutrition month, Ms. Rivera said it is impormands that come along with serving frozen vegetables and canned fruit gies, frozen chicken breast, and not to forget about physical tant brown rice," Ms. Rivera said. "If one's country in the United States on hand is always a smart choice. A good exercise routine exercise. you just keep those three staples on Air Force, nutrition plays an impor- "If you come home and you don't tant, yet sometimes overlooked role in an Airman's overall performance. The month of March has been designated as National Nutrition Month and serves as a reminder for Airmen to improve their eating habits. With obesity leading to things like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, it is crucial to have proper nutrition and stay at the appropriate weight range. "Nutrition is absolutely important for everyone, but with the unique demands that an Airman's duty entails, it's even more important for them," said Wanda Rivera, a Health and Wellness Center dietician. "In the Air Force, there is a strong need to be 'fit to fight'. I think it is generally accepted that an Airman's physical requirements are more difficult than those of the average citizen. There is an increased focus on staying in shape and meeting their body's demands." Ms. Rivera said that because of these requirements, oftentimes it can be hard for an Airman to find the time to consciously think about their diet and make healthy eating decisions. There are a few easy guidelines, however, that can be followed for improvement, she said. .... .--:... . . .. t Photos by Beth Young Whole wheat grains including The "It's Your Choice, Make It Healthy" program offers base commissary shoppers Information through "shelf talkers," mini pasta, bread, and brown rice should signs easily spotted by their distinctive green and gold colors. The signs offer simple dietary tips based on the new Dietary always be in the pantry. Boneless, Guidelines for Americans. BY MITCH SHAW should supplement any diet. "Some people think that eating right can take the place of exercise," Ms. Rivera said. "They will soon find out that exercise and proper nutrition go hand in hand. If someone wants to loose weight they must make dietary changes and exercise. You can't choose one or the other, you have to do both." The Hill commissary is doing its part to help the base populous eat healthy. In addition to offering a range of organic food choices, it also has the "It's Your Choice, Make it Healthy" program, which offers shoppers information through "shelf talkers," mini signs easily spotted by their distinctive green and gold colors. "This program is run in cooperation with TRICARE," said Gene Davis, Hill commissary grocery manager. "The shelf talkers have information that point out healthier choices." The signs offer simple dietary tips based on the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The intent is not to endorse particular products, but to leave buying decisions to shoppers by offering some "food for thought." "We want our customers to know that we provide options," Mr. Davis said. "We hope that they do eat healthy and make those informed choices." For great nutrition and overall health information, visit www.5aday. org, www.mypyramid.org, and www. eatright.org, which offers information on local dieticians in your area. Crossword Fun Spouse Transition Assistance Program offers help for other half BYCAPT.TONYWICKMAN prepare them to do this. "I hear a lot of military spouses who When military members leave the say they don't have the experience," Air Force, they are prepared to enter Ms. Freitas said. "They already have the civilian workforce through the fed- a defeatist attitude. We teach them to eral mandated Transition Assistance dissect the skills they have that make Program, which offers job-search as- them marketable. If you fake care of sistance. Because life in the military your family finances you have some can be a constant transition, the Hill budget experience. Some have expeFamily Support Center has teamed up rience with PTA, church or planning with the Department of Workforce Ser- unit events. These are skills that are vices to tailor this program to military marketable." spouses. The program will also cover job ap"Through this program we want to titude with self-assessments, using give spousvolunteer es the conwork on fidence and resumes the tools and dealing they need with gaps to get out in employthere and ment. Repfind a job," re sen tasaid Beth tives from Frei tas, the local FSC comDepartmunity ment of readiness Workforce consultant Services will be The available Spouse to give inTransition Assistance Photo by Beth Young formation Program is A job application can seem daunting to Air Force spousesabout the planned for who are transporting into the workforce. The Family Sup- local job cliApril 18 and port Center Is offering a two-day work shop on job skills. mate, and a representa19, from 6-9 p.m. at the FSC located in Bldg. 150. tive from a staffing agency will inform The two-day class will provide informa- attendees what they look for in protion about job searches, resume writ- spective employees. ing, civilian and federal jobs, interview- "Military spouses start to move up in ing and other career decisions. their jobs and their spouse comes home "This program is not just for those en- with orders and they have to start all tering the workforce," Ms. Freitas said. over again," said Steve Rose, FSC re"It's for those coming to a new area, location program manager, who runs stay at home moms and those who just the military TAP. MI know it will work like learning about job skills -- these miracles because rarely do they get are all life transitions." this kind of information, collectively in one setting. Giving them something One factor that prompted the FSC to offer this program to spouses was like this really does help and we are exthe reduction in the lieutenant career cited to do that." field, meaning spouses may need to en- The FSC will also be offering the ter the workforce to help support their Spouse TAP again in August and Octofamilies, Ms. Freitas said. By helping ber. For more information call the FSC spouses to identify their skills, this can at 777-4681. Air Force Moves BY BETH YOUNG Hilltop Times staff 71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs ACROSS 1. Small lake 5. Nickname for only General of the Air Force 8. WWII mil. vehicle 12. Slither 14. Rope with weights attached 15. Major or minor )6. House hunting or delay en ; route entitlement 17. Mil. quick 18. Type of reimbursable HHG • movement 19. Non-temporary ; paid holding of HHG while at austere base 21. Detached 23. Tiger's org. 24. Oriental metal pan 25. California mount 29. 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