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Show Slim For Life: Eat Less Fat Eating less fat is an impor-' tant behavior change suggested sug-gested in Utah Heart Association's Associa-tion's "Slim for Life" classes,, which begin April 6, 7 and 8. Although the class does not stress dieting, recognizing and reducing the intake of high fat foods painlessly eleminates calories. "MANY PEOPLE think sugar is high in calories, but a teaspoon of sugar is about 17 calories, and the same amount of fat is 45 calories," says Susan Mendenhall-Ward, Utah Heart dietitian and Slim for Life developer. "Surprisingly, "Surpris-ingly, jam on your toast would be lower in calories than butter or margarine." Fat is harder to recognize in food than sugar, according to Mrs. Mendenhall-Ward. "We know when a food tastes sweet, but may not realize how much fat is hidden in fried potatoes, a broiled steak, and tossed greens with salad dressing dres-sing about Vt cup or 540 calories." THE BEHAVIOR modificia-tion modificia-tion approach used in Slim for Life suggests cutting out one tablespoon of butter or margarine mar-garine per day for a weight loss of 15 pounds in a year. "If you drink two glasses of whole milk a day and change to skim milk, you will lose 19 pounds in a year through that change alone," notes the Utah Heart dietitian. Slim for Life participants lose an average of 15 pounds during a 10 week course. Classes Clas-ses meet one hour a week in eight different locations this spring. THE $50 REGISTRATION fee will be reduced to $40 if participants pre-pay by mail or in person at the Utah Heart Association, 250 E. 100 S., in Salt Lake City. Additionally, $10 will be refunded at the completion of the course for perfect attendance and another $10 will be rebated for those who lose 15 pounds or reach their ideal weight. Because Be-cause many family members encourage each other, there is also a $10 discount for anyone related to someone paying the full amount. |