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PAGEANT-- black bow at the waist. She was escorted by her brother. All contestants received a "Wheeler Dealer" game of McHenry. Each member of the court will receive a necklace and cosmetic products as well as a $25 gift certificate from a local mer­ chant. Miss McHenry will ac­ cumulate donated gifts of $25 savings account, two weeks free (Continued from page 1) nutritional counseling, a $50 savings bond, $100 in travel expenses, a $30 gift certificate, a complete outfit with ac­ cessories, $25 cash from a local merchant and $100 cash from the Chamber of Commerce. Contestants were judged on appearance, poise, stage presence, responsiveness and originality. Afternoon in­ terviews played a significant role in the judges' decision. CANCER (Continued from page 1) The climate of controversy surrounding diet and cancer has left the public open to food fads, multivitamin myths, excessive supplementa­ tion, and outright quackery. Pam Milan works at the Regional Care Cancer Center at St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin as a registered dietician. Part of her work focuses on providing a sound nutritional plan for oncology patients, an essential factor in their treatment program. "Many people don't realize that because of freedom of the press, peo­ ple can write anything they want to," she said. Milan said the subject of nutrition is further clouded by the fact that many people without proper credentials and certification pass themselves off as dieticians and nutritionists and speak to the public about diet, nutrition, and cancer. "It happens all the time," Milan said. "Somebody thinks they've read a lot of books and gone to enough seminars on nutrition and they start calling themselves a nutritionist. You could start calling yourself a nutritionist tomorrow if you wanted to," she said. She said people tend to get upset when they read and hear about cancer research as reported in the media, and self-styled nutritionists "can take research out of context and perpetuate information based on half-truths and fallacies, which further misleads and confuses the public. "(Pseudo-experts) do not call diet and nutrition 'risk factors,' which is what they are; rather, they call them 'preventives,' which they're not. And that alarms me. It makes people think if they eat this and not that, and take this pill and that, they won't get cancer. And that's just not true." In 1983, the American Cancer Society convened a special session to review the data on cancer and diet. According to Pariza, two-thirds of the scientists concluded the data was not conclusive enough to suggest dietary changes, yet the ACS formulated dietary recommendations. The ACS states, in part, "Although associations of dietary patterns with various forms of cancer have been found, association does not necessarily imply causation. No concrete dietary advice can be given that will guarantee prevention of any specific human cancer." The ACS formulated the guidelines on the basis of inferential informa­ tion and the guidelines are generally consistent with the maintenance of good health. But Dr. James Gagnon, who practices at the Regional Care Cancer Center at St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin and is a member of the American Cancer Society's board of directors for the McHenry unit, stresses cau­ tion when linking the words "nutrition, diet, and cancer" together. "I give them credit for trying to get in on the preventive," Gagnon said. "But truly diet-related cancers are hard to prove. There may be an inherent abnormality in the genetic code that needs an additional change, a triggering mechanism, and we're just not sure it's diet." In reference to the pamphlets distributed by the society on dietary recommendations, Gagnon said the ACS is an organization dependent upon volunteers to collect funds; it is therefore important to give people "something to take home" or it is perceived as not doing its job. "When I taik about nutrition, I'm talking about a little personal responsibility," Gagnon said. "Let's encourage people to be reasonable. Let's be moderate, avoid drugs, and avoid over-indulgencein alcohol." Gagnon also said that statistics produced by research studies can be manipulated to say whatever the researcher wants them to say. When evaluating cancer risk factors, Gagnon said members of the informed public must do their own reading, attend lectures, and come to their own conclusions. He added that physicians need to be responsible, also. Milan noted additional factors to consider when evaluating informa­ tion. "When it comes to health and nutrition, so much of this is all marketing," she said. "You have to look at the person's credentials, and you can't always trust an M.D. because they may have little experience in nutrition. You also have to question a Ph.D. degree, and ask what it'sin. The so-called expert's doctorate may be in English." Milan said in order to be certified by the state as a registered dieti­ cian, a candidate must earn a bachelor of science degree (a four-year program which includes academic and clinical study); complete an in­ ternship, which takes four to five years and may be done concurrently with the college program; and then pass a state test. At the present time, "nutritionists" do not have to meetany educa­ tional or state requirements. SCHMin OPEN HOUSE Dennis & Verna Schmitt are celebrating their 25th Wedding Anniversary with an Open House! DATE: Sat. July 13,1985 TIME: From 9 To 12 PM Dennis & Verna Schmitt PUCE: Johnsburg Community Club Friends and Relatives Are Welcome! GOING ON Monday means wear seatbelts DON'T FORGET TO PACK YOUR PLAINDEALER HERALD! You won't want to miss one day of your favorite hometown newspaper. Just call our circulation dept. for a vacation pack, or have your paper mailed to your vacation address. SIMPLY CALL CIRCULATION 385-0178 PLAINDEALER HERALD A new law requiring the use of auto seat belts becomes ef­ fective on Monday. The AAA- Chicago Motor Club suggests that all drivers become familiar with the provisions of the law. Public Act 83-1507, signed by Gov. Thompson in January, says that: "Each driver and front seat passenger of a motor vehicle operated on a street or highway in this state shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat safety belt." Penalty for not buckling up is a $25 fine. , If a front seat passenger under the age of 16 is not wearing a seat belt, the driver can be ticketed. Children under six years old must be seating in a child restraint device or seat belt, as required by the Child Passenger Protection Act. Tickets issued for violating tne seat belt law will not count against motorist's record as moving violations. "We have always believed seatbelt save lives," sid Nels L. Pierson, president and chair­ man of the board of AAA- Chicago Motor Club. "Now buckling up takes on even more importance because it's required by law." The club says seat belts give a driver better control of the car and also lessen- fatigue. In the event of an accident, seat belts keep occupants in the car where they are safer and prevent contact with the car's interior. 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The new law does not apply to: -drivers or passengers frequently stopping or leaving the vehicle, if the speed between stops does not exceed 15 mph.; -a driver or passenger with a written , medical or physical exemption; -a driver operating a vehicle in reverse; -motorcycle, motor driven cycle or a motorized pedalcycle; or -rural letter carriers. While the Illinois State Police have said they will not issue tickets for the first month the law is in effect, local police departments may adhere to a stricter enforcement of the law. "This new law will help motorists develop the safety belt habit," Pierson said. "From this day on, make buckling up one of your pre-driving steps. Buckle up every time you drive." An informative booklet about seat belts, "Safety Belts for People Who Enjoy Living," is available, free of charge, from AAA-CMC's Traffic Safety Department 66 E. South Water St., Chicago, 111 60601. The fourth annual McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce- MDA bed race will be held Friday evening, July 26, in conjunction with Fiesta Days. The race will be held in Petersen Park in McHenry. This year's bed race is going to be a little different. First, there will be no "Best Dressed" bed contest. Second, MDA will provide two beds to be used through the entire race. A few things have been added to the race. If you are interested in sup­ porting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and would like to try a little creative bedside manner, call the Chamber of Commerce at 385- 4300 or bed race chairman, Kathy Hintz, 385-1305. The rules and regulations will be provided at that time. The deadline for entries will be July 12. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is also in need of two twin size mattresses to be used for this^vent. If you can help out, calLreither of the above numbers. | ALL BEDS HAVE j NEW BULBS! I VALUABLE COUPONS II ] A GOLDEN TAN • DON'T LEAV™HOME WITHOUT IT! ! 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