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Show Doctor ' in the Kitchen by Laurence M. Hursh, M.D. Consultant, National Dairy Council WINTER SPORTS Except for the semi-tropical and desert areas of the United States, this is the time of year for winter sports that have their own magical attraction. The young have always enjoyed tumbling tumb-ling in the snow. And increasingly increasing-ly our adults make the winter scene. It's an interesting development. Rural people, of course, have always al-ways been active out of door's year 'round. But most city adults pursued indoors activities. Perhaps the rush to the suburbs sub-urbs is responsible. Certainly, young parents and middle-aged, too, are "younger" than they used to be. And sports fashions are extremely attractive, light weight and comfortable to wear. All these things, I suppose, contribute to a more active population in winter. Good Sense Needed Whatever, it's a good sign, provided pro-vided good sense prevails. Exercise Ex-ercise can always be beneficial. Especially in winter. But snow shovelers and ice skaters should watch their pace. If the activity is one you engage in only once in a while, or one you haven't done for years, be particularly careful that you don't overdo. Pause frequently fre-quently when you shovel snow. Enjoy the beauty of your surroundings sur-roundings rather than conduct a contest with, nature. On gkates don't try to race those younger guys. What about eating in winter? If you exercise enough you can eat more of winter's tasty goodies and keep your weight down. Otherwise, special restraint is needed since winter dishes are inclined to be richer as well as especially es-pecially good tasting. Some people feel they need more food to keep warm but there is little to this unless you are engaging en-gaging in strenuous physical labor la-bor or exercise. Watch Those Calories If your reading is increasing and your exercise amounts to sitting in a chair while TV actors perform all the acton, you'll need to watch it in the food department. depart-ment. No one food is fattening, per se, but high calorie foods can easily overload you with excess calories. Give fruits and vegetables vegeta-bles more of a place in your menu. Salads are great. Milk gives you a wide variety of needed nutrients at a modest calorie level. Easy on the hors d'ouvres at parties, ""itch those snacks between be-tween mecls. If restraint seems to take some of the fun out of winter just remember re-member you'll be more pleased with yourself In spring when you find that your lighter clothes still fit. |