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Show • ~>i-;p-ffrprtr • v : • • » : . . - > i ~ - . < • • - • 1 • ••'.-' \ ; ?,• ' - \ ' i» •'• - , The Beaver Press - March 25, 2010 -Page 4 , , . x - . , i •:•, -•v^- Did You Know? Kids Need "Growing" Food For Bodies, Brains And Behavior (NAPS)—Registered dietitian Tara Dellolacono-Thies aa)fs kids' bodies aren't the only things that need good food for healthy growth. Their brains are hungry for nutritious foods too. Recent reports from the Journal of the American Dietetic Association express concerns that kids are not getting the nutrients they need for physical and cognitive development. Kids' bodies require a tremendous amount of energy to main' tain a healthy growth rate. The best foods for growth include whole grains, fruit, beans, some meat and vegetables. All of these foods provide ^growing" nutrients, such as folic acid, calcium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, fiber, protein and carbohydrates. Intellectual growth happens as kids' brains develop with the help of powerful nutrients found in grains, dairy and fish. Nutrients important for their cognitive development include iron, omega, 3s, vitamin D, protein and whole grain carbohydrates. Finding "growing" foods is easiest while shopping the perimeter of the grocery store, where the fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy are located. Here are some important tips that all parents should know when making food choices for kids: • Iron: Research at Penn State University found that a lack of iron can affect thinking. Low iron is associated with fatigue, depression, anxiety and decreased attention, responsiveness and memory. Foods rich in iron include lean red meat, dark leafy greens and fortified cereal 8. • Artificial colors and preservatives: Kids are eating more foods filled with artificial ingredients and few nutrients, which contributes to increased rates of malnutrition. Read the ingredient label and avoid foods with artificial ingredients. - • • DIiA/Omega~3: A diet lacking in these htalthy fatty acids can cause symptoms similar to iron deficiency. Foods rich in omega-3 include fish and fortified milk. , . • Calcium: A calcium defi-1 ciency can stunt growth now apd increase risk of osteoporosis later. Foods rich in calcium include cheese, yogurt, milk and fortified orange juice. . ...?.!^WP.ES^ P^-HUS1 Fructose Corn Syrup: Partially hydrb- "Growing" food can be found in packages. Look for packaged snack foods made with organic Ingredients and the right mix of carbohydrates, protein, fiber, vltamins and minerals. - genated oil (trana fat is a by-product) and high fructose corn syrup are used in many popular kids foods and offer no nutritional value. Look for foods without trans fat and highly processed sugars. As a general rule, developing healthy eating habits—such as eating breakfast each day and satisfying a sweet tooth with fruit—can have a major positive effect on a child's physical growth and behavior. In addition, spreading foods out into three small meals and two small snacks through the day will give kids the energy to keep moods on a more even keel. If fresh fruits and vegetables aren't x-eadily available, the nutrients needed for growth can be found in certain packaged, heallhy snack foods. For example, CLIF-Kid Organic ZBaRs are baked, whole grain snack bars offering a good source of healthy carbohydrates, protein and fiber to help curb hunger and stabilize energy levels. ZBaR. is aiso fortified with vitamins and minerals that kids need, such as calcium, vitamin D and iron. Parents should note that most packaged food labels are based on .adult recommended daily al' lowances and a 2,000-calorie meal plan—often not correlated with a child's needs. 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If you take that option, however, your credit card comIn old age we are like a batch pany may close your account and of letters that someone has sent. increase your monthly payment, We are no longer in the past, we subject to certain limitations. have arrived. For example, it can require you —Knut Hamsun to pay the balance off in five years, or it can double the per*** ' . i J . Under new rules, your credit card company must now send you a notice of a rate increase at feast 45 days prior to the date the Increase starts. centage of your balance used to calculate your minimum payment (which will result in faster repayment than under the terms of your account). Another key change involves standard payment dates and times. Your card company must mail or deliver your credit card bill at least 21 days before your payment is due. Plus, the payment cutoff time cannot be earlier than 5 p.m. Even under the new rules, however, the company does not have to send you a 45-day advance notice if: • You have a variable interest rate tied to an index; • Your introductory rate expires and reverts to the previously disclosed "go-to" rate; • Your rate increases because you are in a workout agreement and you haven't made your payments as agreed. To learn more, visit www.federalreserve.gov/creditcard or call (888) 851-1920. ; Step Into Spring: Keeping An "Eye On Seasonal Allergies <NAPS)—For most Americans, the start of spring is welcomed by thoughts of warmer weather, beautiful flowers and picnics in the park. But for the 50 million Americana who suffer from allergies, the early signs of spring more closely resemble sneezing, coughing and itchy, watery eyes. Eye allergies, also called "allergic conjunctivitis," are a reaction to indoor and outdoor allergens— pollen, mold, dust mites and pet dander—that get in the eyes and cause inflammation of the tissue that lines the inner eyelid. While eye allergies can affect anyone, the spring can be particularly hard on contact lens wearers. Extended wear time and infrequent lens replacement are two of the main reasons contact lens wearers face more severe symptoms. Optometrist Barbara Horn, O.D., recommends contact lens wearers consider the following to make the spring season more comfortable: • Reduce contact lens wearing time when possible. • Talk to your optometrist about changing your cleaning method or using daily disposablo contact lenses. • Use eyedrops as prescribed by a doctor of optometry. When it comes to treating symptoms of allergies, the American Eye-Q% a recent nationwide survey conducted by the American Optometric Association <AOAj, found more than one-third (36 percent) of allergy suffers use antihistamines or other medications to treat their symptoms. While antihistamines can help with typical symptoms such as runny moses and sneezing, the medication can make ocular symptoms worse by reducing tear quality and quantity. "To effectively treat and relieve the symptoms caused by eye allergies, patients should see their optometrist," said Dr. Horn. "In fe>,. No fooling. A home energy audit from -. Questar Gas'' is a slam dunk way to conserve energy and money - not to mention making your home more comfortable most cases, we can soothe allergyrelated conjunctivitis with prescription or over-the-counter eyedrops depending on the patient and hia or her medical history." While eye allergic* can be a nuisance and affect jb performance and leisure -.nd sporting activities, symptoms of allergies can be curtailed and prevented by following these recommendations from the AOA: • Don't touch or rub your eyes. • Wash hands often with soap and water. • Wash bed linens and pillowcasea in hot water and detergent to reduce allergens. • Avoid sharing—and, in some, cases, wearing—eye makeup. • Never share contact lenses or contact lens cases with someone else. Beyond discussing allergy relief with your optometrist, the AOA also recommends adults age 60 and under have a comprehensive eye exam every two years. Adults over age 60 should have eye exam a annually. Based on nn individual's eye health and the severity of his or her eye allergies, the eye doctor may recommend more-frequent visits. 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