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V Nutrition Update -- continued from page 9 fat ana free of simple carbohydrates, such as sugar, j joney. desserts soft dr inks and alcohol ic beverages Question: What vi tamins does my family need9 Answer: I f your family is in good health and eats a wel l balanced C;et based on the four basic food groups, they do not need supplemental vi tamins If you feel your family does not eat properly invest igate ways to improve the diet I f necessary, a mult i -vi tamm for age is al l that is needed i f a specif ic disease is involved consult your doctor or diet i t ian as to possible def iciencies Question: My chi ld is anergic . toai l mi lk products What can l give him instead of a calcium pi l l7 Answer: i f h is food preferences are varied, try salmon or otherVoft f ish with the bones crushed a/ id 'added back to the saiVon Some vegetables such as potatoes, white Deans w r- tomato sauce green-beans, broccol i , a^id greens si ich as spinach i are good sources o^calcium but are not readi ly absorbed by the body The/e vegetables ha.e calcium m combinat ion with phytates and the combinat ion is not real ly absorbed by the blood B,ackstrap moiasses peanuts and other Tuts are also "gdoc sources o* caicium Soy protem-bafeed formulas ^ed fc and milk subst i tutes contain l idded calcium and may be used with other f lavors and fAods * --. Question: I have a bet with a fr iend to lose 10pounds in one week How can I do i t9 Answer: Rapid weight loss of more than two or three pounds per week ,s not advisable I tcausesa rapid lossof water and electrolytes in the ur ine and may cause problems for some people The sensible weight program involves a good moderate calor ie diet, increased exeryse. a change in att i tude and behavior related to eatiorcj . . and consistency in a good program for several weeks ratf lgV than a sharp weight change that usual ly is temporary Weight control is a way of l i fe Quezon: I am anemic What are some food sources of ' AnswerMrbn is found mainly in l iver, red meats, egg yolks and many enriched cereal products Women between the ages of 15-50 frequently need an iron supplementat ion i f their physician feels this is appro­ priate Recommended level is 18 mil l igrams per day for women in this age group Men and other age women require less, usual ly obtaining enough from a good diet. 4- Radiologic C Arm Is Purchased A -acioiog c C arm image intensif ier has been placed in service at Memorial Hospital Joe Morgan.manager of the radio o$y department said the equipment is used during surgery for such procedures as the insert ion of a pacemaKe r or a chymopapain inject ion in the back for a a sc p*o6»em it ca~ be used for several orthopedic surgical pro­ cedures Morgan said the equipment ervables the doctor to see an image of what he is doing during the procedure whi le he is doing it!^ With the use of a video recorder, the C arm unit can be programmed to provide simultaneous images--one a f luroscope and the other a " l ive image for the doctor to evaluate • • v H ~T Good Health' Program Is Underway Memo' a HCSP ta s offer ing a program to h emp<oyees 0" ^ea th promotion Mea th promotion is the process of assist ing individuals - a :e r ng 'estyes to achieve a more opt imal level of health V Th s s ac* e.ed by foster ing awareness, inf luencing at: t^aes a~c oenti fy ing alternat ives so that part ic ipants ca" ^a^e ^formed choices. and change their behavior - T-e goa o f this program istoencourage individuals to ta*e greate r responsibi l i ty for their own good health," sa c n c* Buech er physical therapist at Memorial Hosp :a W th ' resources and experience in heaJth care, Memorial Hospital is a natural sett ing for a health promotion program Tests are conducted to show the part ic ipant those areas which may need improvement The tests emphasize those i tems which may lead to increased-r isk of cardiovascular disease i f nohaltered Six sessions are held to inform participants of ways to improve health The operiirrgyjiscussion focuses on the heart and cardiovascular structure Aerobic-type activity and the benefit of specific types of exercise are covered in the next two meetings Cancer detection, facts about smoking and a discus­ sion about stress wind up the formalized workshop programs 10-