Empowered Pathways Newsletter

March 31, 2003

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Health, Nutrition and Supplements
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Got Kids?

Know what they are eating?

Are they getting enough nutrition?

In the prestigious journal Pediatrics from September 1997,
a study indicated only 1% of children between the ages of 2
and 19 ate a healthy diet. When the data was further reviewed,
it was noted that 40% of the energy the children were recei-
ving were from fat and added sugar.

Here are some findings from the US Department of Agriculture
Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals, called the
"What We Eat in America" survey:

• Fruit consumption declines as children get older.
  Seven out of 10 children under 5 years of age
  consumed some fruit or fruit juice on any one day,
  but that drops to less than half among teens.
  Favorite fruits included apples, bananas and
  apple juice.
• At least three-fourths of all children, regardless
  of age, reported eating at least one vegetable on
  a given day. Their favorite? White potatoes,
  particularly French fries and potato chips, followed
  by tomato products, including spaghetti-type sauces
  and salsas. Green beans, corn, green peas and lima
  beans were low on the popularity list, with less
  than 16 percent of children or teens eating them
  on a given day. The percentage was even lower for
  nutrient-packed dark green and deep yellow vegeta-
  bles; despite recommendations to consume more of
  these vegetables.
• For Americans, including children, the most
  popular choices for foods eaten away from home in-
  cluded French fried potatoes, grain mixtures such as
  pizza, lasagna and ravioli, and Mexican foods such
  as tacos and burritos. For beverages consumed away
  from home, soft drinks top the list followed by
  milk.
• Teenage girls averaged 85 percent or less of
  the Recommended Dietary Allowances for calcium,
  magnesium, zinc and vitamin E.
  
• Soft drinks consumption is dramatically on the
  rise especially among teenage boys, nearly three-
  fourths of teenage boys drank an average of 34
  ounces, or about three 12 ounce cans per day.
  Two-thirds of teenage girls drank 23 ounces, or
  about two cans per day. Among children 5 years and
  younger, soft drink consumption has increased by
  16 percent since 1977-78. Coincidentally, milk
  consumption has dropped markedly across all age
  groups.

As much as possible, try to maximize the vitamins your child
receives in her regular meals. Following are some of the
vitamins and minerals necessary for normally growing children,
and some of the foods that contain them.

Vitamin A promotes normal growth, healthy skin, and
tissue repair, and aids in night and color vision. Rich
sources include yellow vegetables, dairy products and
liver.

The B vitamins promote red blood cell formation and assist
in a variety of metabolic activities. They are found in meat
(including liver), poultry, fish, soybeans, milk, eggs, whole
grains and enriched breads and cereals.

Vitamin C strengthens connective tissue, muscles, and skin,
hastens the healing of wounds and bones and increases resis-
tance to infection. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits,
strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, spinach
and broccoli.

Vitamin D promotes tooth and bone formation and regulates
the absorption of minerals like calcium. Sources include
fortified dairy products, fish oils, fortified margarine
and egg yolks. Sunlight also contributes to dietary sources
of vitamin D, stimulating the conversion of a naturally occur-
ring compound in the skin to an active form of the vitamin.

Especially during periods of rapid growth, iron is essential
for the production of blood and the building of muscles.
When iron levels are low, your child may demonstrate symptoms
such as irritability, listlessness, depression and an increased
susceptibility to infection. However, a deficiency of iron
is much more common in adolescence than in middle childhood.
Once girls begin menstruation, they need much more iron than
boys do. The best sources of iron include beef, turkey, pork
and liver. Spinach, beans and prunes also contain modest
amounts of iron. Some cereals and flour are enriched with
iron.

As your child matures, calcium is necessary for healthy bone
development. An inadequate calcium intake during childhood
can not only affect present growth but might also help
contribute to the development of weakened and porous bones
(osteoporosis) later in life. Low-fat milk, cheese, yogurt
and sardines are excellent sources of calcium. Some vegeta-
bles, such as broccoli and spinach, also contain modest
amounts of calcium. Some fruit juices are now fortified and
provide a good source of calcium.

Excerpted from Caring for Your School-Age Child:
Ages 5-12 Bantam 1999

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Tips for Frugal Living
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• Easter is just around the corner! And that, of
  course, means Easter baskets for the kiddos! Pre-made
  baskets can be very expensive, and making your own is
  fun, creative, and much more special. Baskets can be
  reused from year to year, if stored well, and finding
  the right one that matches the child's personality adds
  to it's uniqueness. Candy doesn't need to be the only
  item to fill, and just like for Christmas stocking
  stuffers, some planning ahead can let you take advan-
  tage of sales! Some ideas for fillers: stickers,
  books, plastic eggs that can be reused (filled with
  jellybeans), and hand-made coupon books for things
  kids really want- like special time with you!
• A real treat for my husband and I is flavored
  coffee! We save it for the weekends, when we have
  more time to enjoy it together. Specialty coffees
  can be expensive, so we have found simple ways to
  have our indulgence...here's a few of the ways we
  spice up our regular blend: A dash of cinnamon or
  a tiny bit of vanilla extract added to the ground
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Bible Verse
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   The sun shall be no more thy light by day;
   neither for brightness shall the moon
            give light unto thee:
     but the LORD shall be unto thee an
        everlasting light,
      and thy God thy glory.
            Isaiah 60:19

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Gen's Top Ten Ways to Simply Improve Your Life

1. Smile as often as possible.
2. Compliment someone every day, sincerely.
3. Read the Serenity Prayer every morning.
4. Buy a good pair of shoes.
5. Have a loyal companion - friend, lover,
   spouse, or pet.
6. Let go of resentments; forgive.
7. Do one thing just for you each day.
8. Tell people you love them.
9. Watch the sunset, or sunrise, or both.
10. Look at people as whole person, understand
    their perspective as best you can and appreciate
    their differences.

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