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healthstyles deb mcdonald Canadian children are a pretty healthy lot for the most part. But there seems to be a disturbing trend which has some health | experts and parents worried. Obesity has increased to almost 25% in girls (up from 14% in 1981) and to 26% in boys (up from 18% in 1981), according to a study sponsored by Health Canada. Overweight children, like adults are more likely to suffer more from physical problems such as high blood pressure, respiratory illnesses, diabetes and orthopedic problems. And just like adults, they face the social, emotional and psychological challenges of being fat in a society that values thinness. We can only speculate why children are getting fatter. Eating habits play a part, but it appears that the lack of physical activity is at the top of the list. It is estimated that children today are almost half as active as their parents were as children. In large urban centres, fears about safety have parents keeping kids inside, where they watch T.V. and play video games. At school, gym and physical activity programs arefnot as central to education as i once were. What can be done about "this unhealthy trend? The answer lies in prevention and early intervention. Healthy eating and activity patterns must be established early in childhood. If your child isn't overwejght, it's easy to overlook the 'importance of these patterns. / But the habits developed in childhood are critical to a healthy weight in the long run. 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FRUIT'N FIBRE SQUARES 1 large apple, peeled, cored & grated (about 1 cup) 1 medium ripe banana, mashed } (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, September 12,1995 -- 11 4 apple juice concentrate, thawed 1 large egg white 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1-1/4 cups whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup rolled oats 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 cup raisins (or dried fruit) Heat over to 350F. Spray an 8"x8" pan with nonstick coating spray In a large bowl, beat grated apple, banana, apple juice, egg & vanilla until well blended. At low speed, beat in flour, oats, cinnamon and baking soda to blend. ~~ Stir in raisins Spoon batter other + into pan; bake 25 to 30 minytes. Makes 16 squares: Approx. 80 'calories each; low in fat! Week Free-will offering. and author of 'From Toddler to Teen'. A CELEBRATION of 'FAMILY' |: This 12 evening series will enrich and strengthen family relationships, with humourous skits, professional advice, Bible study & discussion. Our goal is to offer support and encouragement for YOUR family. Robert Johnston is a Family Life Educator Topics include : Communication, Resolving Conflicts, Doing Chores, Kids and Money, Sibling Relationships, and Discipline that Works. BEGINNING : Wednesday, September 20th, 1995 from 7:00 to 8:15 PM at Emmanuel Pentecostal Church , 1680 Reach Street, Port Perry. More info. call 985-4441 J IXXXXX BAHA'I FAITH How you can Investigate THE BAHA'I FAITH! Inquire: about Baha'i Information Meetings on various topics, or a topic of your choice, by dialing 985-4582 Call an automated info line: 1-800-433-3284 (it's free) Call to Chat: 985-4582 Borrow: books from Scugog Memorial Library Watch: Baha'i Perspective - 1st Wednesday of month on Vision TV Write: Baha'is of Scugog Box 1153, Port Perry LOL 1A9 300) 000): 10):70) ¢§ CHRISTIAN REFORMED FELLOWSHIP 14480 Old Simcoe Rd. Prince Albert, oe 5 Rev. Ken Van Schelven 985-1014 Song Service: 9:50 a.m. Worship Service:11 10:00 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship: 11:15 a.m. Worship. Service: 7:00 p.m. Nursery and Sunday School provided PORT PERRY AND PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCH Rev. Robert J. Le Page Sunday, September 17 10:00 a.m.- Morning Worship and combined Sunday School ' 11:30 AM. - Prince Albert Morning Worship Nursery Care always available in both Churches EMMANUEL PENTECOSTAL [81310517631 1680 Reach St., Port Perry, 985-4441 Rev. Dean Bursey, Senior Pastor Rev. Bob Johnson: Minister to families 11:00 a.m - Worship Service 6:30 p.m. - Evening Service Tuesday 7:00 a.m, - Men's Study Wednesday 7:00 p.m. - Youth Ministry Friday 7:30 p.m. - Youth Events PROGRAMS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Everyone Welcome ANGLICAN CHURCHES EXIIIIITIITIIITTIITIIIIIITIIITIITIIIIIIIF; §' APPLES NOW PICKING 'WEALTHY', 'MCINTOSH', 'CORTLAND', * SPARTAN Pick Your Own or = Already Picked 651 SCUGOG LINE 2 Call 985-2096 Please call ahead for 1 conditions or to place orders. BRING THIS ~~ Memberol AD FORA ity * TT BS5% DISCOUNT Ta X Ps & IXXTYXX 4 Q) XIXXXIXXIXXXX IXIIXIXIXIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIXX The Rev'd Roy Shepherd, Interim Incumbent St. John's, Blackstock Sunday, September 17:9:30 am. Morning Prayer Port Perry Sunday, September 17: 8:00 a.m: Said Eucharist 11:15am. Holy Communion VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE Rev. John Benscho 593 Alma St. Port Perry (1 block south on Old Simcoe Rd. off 7A. 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