| * TE EG, NE -“phasized. It’s a time of rapid “growth and ~ development. . pwhen’ a balanced diet plays an important role. Here are “some often asked. questions ~ about nutrition for children. during. the early years? For. growth. Nutrition is important - at. any age . to “ensure good health, mainten- ‘ance of the body’ Ss metab- .. . - olism: and repair of _ tissues. But children require nutrients for growth as well. essential to create red and white blood cells, bones. and _ cartilage, muscles, _ fat tissues, enzymes and hor- : mones. Children ‘don’t know to: plan a balanced diet so_ parents must create the good ’ eating habits that will stay with. their children into their “adult lives. Balanced nutrition during . childhood can’t be. overem-. ; its : ment.: - Protein, fat, catbohydrates, : ‘ment vitamins. and: minerals are | ERA COMMUNICATIVE ARTS | c, 1977 sae How do I teach my child the value: of good nutrition? “Set: a good example... Plan . include. a -merius which - nc variety of foods. each ‘day. Protein foods such as meat, _ fish, poultry and eggs should "Why is nutrition. 80. important : _be served daily. The same is “true of fruits and Mi eee both high i in vitamins. Dairy foods ‘such as ‘milk and cheese, alone or. with other foods, sources of calcium needed for bone and teeth develop- . ‘High. carbohydrate foods such as enriched or for childhood activities. Talk to your ‘child at mealtime about the dinner and why it’s important to his or her health. Using terms | such as ‘‘vitamin’’ and ‘‘energy food’? will begin developing your child’s nutrition vocabulary. are excellent | whole grain breads and = cereals, provide the energy Po TERRIFIED SASQUATCH good for my child? That. depends...on ‘what and‘when their snacks are. In the early years: when =a -child’s energy needs are ‘greatest, the wait between meals can seem like a long time. Snacks... _ fruit, raw vegetables, cubes “of cheese, dried fruits and’, with “ready-to-eat | ‘cereals ” milk are. good ideas. A child’s weight, energy and: mealtime appetite are the ‘best indicators of ‘the need for snacks. Be careful to offer them well ahead of. mealtime. to avoid. dulling your, child’s appetite. Le What do I do if my child ts overweight? Look ‘around...first - at yourself,. then for. ‘some exercise for your. child. and finally. for a doctor. Parental eating. habits” are a major cause e of overweight ¢ children. 4 VARIED DIET and 1 a bealttiy breakfast » are needed by children if they are to _peeverty and develop good cating hablis. Even onacks can be good for thom. HAAN ey cea URN aa HY ae HW : 7 an .o# ' u ; . . . ' cae nr , ‘ 4 cot : y : . , ee mi | ‘ wd aie toe . 7 . oan ; : : Is eating between. “meals” should be > : _nourishing. Fresh or canned RUNS, Ornamental lights on Christmas trees. can be. a. serious ‘ fire hazard unless. reasonable precautions. are taken, warns J-A. Deptford, . “manager of B.C.” Hydro’s- safety engineering. -He singled out artificial metallic type trees as being of special concern. “Metallic type trees are good ¢ conductors of electricity - and:should not be decorated — with .Christmas tree lights — under | any ‘circumstances. because of the electrical hazard,” he said. | Encourage physical activity for all the family. Exercise for children is a great way to use up extra food calories, . develop good muscle tone | and. ‘give youngsters | an interest other than food. | Any: actual weight. re- | ducing. diet for children should ‘be: suggested ‘and. - perhaps guided by a phys- ician: so he or she can offer. . advice. Do chidren need breakfast? "Definitely. | Ev ryone needs a balanced breakfast for. many reasons. The, morning meal should supply - . 1/4to 1/3 of daily nutritional ‘needs. Kids need the instant “energy to get them through until: lunch. Studies show . | children without breakfasts - are poorer students. A good. basic breakfast can consist of fruit’ or. juice high in vitamin: C, ready-to-eat cereal with _ milk, and bread or toll with i a spread. . aj Childhood is a time not just to ‘provide a balanced diet. for your child, but to ‘start teaching children about | nutrition.’ Good habits will. follow’. them = through ife, _ happier, . making | ‘them: healthier adults.” ¢ ‘4 that -. -assume they are perfectly safe because they have an __ artificial tree. . a ‘Deptford also pointed out people should not. “Some of the popular ‘reusable’ plastic. trees _are Enquire about flammable. this point before buying.” said Deptiord... | When selecting a. natural Christmas tree he suggested a pine or Douglas fir in preference to Spruce. “Both will hold their needles longer, and present less of a fire hazard. Try ‘to - find a. tree that has been freshly cut,”” he said. “Before the process starts, check out the Christmas tree lights, said - Deptford. **Each string of lights, m new or old, should be examined | for broken or. cracked sock- ets, frayed of bare wires or “ SHEE HEE HAIR DESIGN| ® eal eee lal hen bud einw aus dnnidin dude a cl a cone dak coon amend nena : loose. connections. damaged ° sets. Or. repair decorating | Gall & Shée-Hee extend an invitation to alt her | | friends’ and former clients to visit her at | Shee Hee Minin” Design | ~ WESTVIEW MALL NV: UPPER LEVLES 4 WESTVIEW. 987-57 13 Se J waa e arial he said. se When preparing a ‘natural ‘tree and stand, saw an inch or two off the tree’s butt using a. diagonal cut. This exposes: a larger ‘surface to — ‘moisture than is the case -with a straight- cut, sugges: ted Deptford. | vigiand the tree: in water. Commercial’ holders: are - available, or you: can use a large can or pail filled with sand or water,” he said. ‘The - water should be replenished regularly. Some trees will absorb about 0.5 litres a day, said Deptford. ‘Trees should be kept’ away from heating vents or radia- | _ tors. “And to’ be on the safe side, turn off lights when you retire for the night, or any time the tree is left unatten- ded,”’ Deptford suggests. GAIL CALLA FORMERLY OF HARMONY - HOUSE n Discard iow uJ i #