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PAGE 13-PLAINDEALER--WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1977 Nutritionist Examines Role Of Dietary Fiber Dietary fiber is not a miracle substance destined to cure all ills, according to Nancy Moore, University of Illinois Extension home economist. However, fiber is needed for normal body functions. Fiber is the part of plant foods that is not digestible by the human body. It is sometimes referred to as roughage, Fruits, vegetables and whole-grain cereals are major sources of fiber. Some researchers claim that a common cause of several ailments, including heart disease, colon cancer, obesity and varicose veins, is the lack of dietarv fiber "These diseases occur more frequently in cultures of low- fiber diets and less frequently in cultures on high-fiber diets," explains Ms. Moore. "And, where the diseases occur, the incidence has increased dramatically in the last several generations. During the same period, fiber intake has decreased." Despite these preliminary results, Ms. Moore is not completely convinced. "Not all researchers agree that these arguments prove any link between lack of fiber and the broad range of diseases," she says. "Other researchers point out-and riehtlv so-that many dietary changes have occurred in addition to decreased fiber intake." Ms. Moore says that dietary changes such as increased animal fat and sugar con­ sumption have occurred among persons eating low-fiber diets. Ways of life have also changed, and epidemiological data just do not take into account all of these other factors. Research does indicate, however, that fiber is im­ portant in the diet. It is essential for the digestive tract to function properly. A lack of fiber causes constipation and apparently diverticular disease of the colon, explains Ms. Moor" The rule, if some is good then a lot is better, does not necessarily apply here. Not all researchers agree that in- crpaspd fiber intake decreases the change of certain diseases. Some say that huge increases of dietary fiber may present nutritional hazards. Phytic acid, a material that accompanies dietary fiber, has the ability to bind some nutrients in the intestine so the nutrients cannot be absorbed and used. Although trace element deficiencies have been produced in experimental animals fed phytic acid, the significance of this potential problem for humans is not known. Eating the recommended amounts of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole-grain cereals assures most of us that we are getting enough fiber, says Ms. Moore. She advises eating four servings of fruits and vegetables and at least four servings of breads and cereals dailv. One-half CUD of raw or cooked vegetables and fruit or a piece of fruit equals one serving. One slice of bread or one ounce of cereal counts as one serving of bread or cereal. "Remember to eat foods from the milk and meat groups to round out your diet," Ms. Moore concludes. For additional information, contact the McHenry County Extension office, call 338-3737 or 4747, or stop in at the office, 11909 McConnell road, Wood­ stock. This service is available to all McHenry county residents. Greatest Loss For both the individual and the nation, what should be most dreaded is not the loss of power but the loss of feeling. -Saturday Review. h ederalSurplus Units of local government and private, nonprofit educational and public health institutions will soon be able to obtain surplus property from the federal government at almost no cost. The Illinois Department of General Ser­ vices will administer a new surplus program starting in October which will distribute some four million dollars worth of used equipment to qualified agencies whb pay only shipping and handling costs for items acquired. General Services Director Theodore Puckorius announced the new program recently. An additional eight million dollars worth of property will be available in 1978 under the new program. Any speaker, or writ­ er, who pleases everyone, says nothing. Bedding plants, such as pansies with happy face flowers, can brighten a partly-shaded garden area throughout the summer months ahead. Flowers Can Flourish In Shady Areas As new home landscapes mature, the shady places often grow and take over areas that were once sunny. Sometimes, in a surprising few years, even raw, sun-drenched housing developments acquire an "over-story" of tall trees and a lesser canopy of medium-sized trees, large shrubs, arbors, fences and walls, all of which cast varying degrees of shade. In these situations home gar­ deners find their favorite sun- loving flowers no longer dependable performers. They may need to be replaced with other plants more adept at thriving in lower light levels. Maintaining colorful gardens in |Shady landscapes is made easy with shade-loving flowering and foliage plants now available in substantial variety, thanks to modern plant breeders. A basic three among shade-loving annuals which afford a frame of color are wax (fibrous) begonias, impatiens and coleus. Begonias now compete with petunias for gardener popularity. Their ability to thrive in either sun or partial shade has much to do with their increasing use. Another factor involved in the popularity of begonias is their varied color. White, pink-scarlet and red- flower colors are available from extreme dwarf heights to fourteen inches. Begonias like a well-prepared garden soil, loosened and liberally laced with organic materials, such as ground-up peat moss. This provides the moist, cool rooting environment in which begonias grow to perfection. Newer strains of impatiens provide improvements in the qualities home gardeners look for. Plants are vigorous, yet compact with an inbred trait for flowering in the shade. The eight to ten-inch dwarf forms of impatiens will be literally smothered with blooms in a range of color that includes white, pink, red, orange, coral and orchid. Flowers are larger, too, up to two inches across. While lovely as decorative flowering plants growing directly in the ground under trees and shrubs, impatiens also rank at the top as planting material for containers and hanging baskets. Although these handsome shade lovers thrive in most semi-shady places, they do their best where it is fairly warm and humid with about four hours of sun each day. Thanks to its spectacular foliage, coleus infuses bright color into lightly-shaded areas of the garden. Once little ap­ preciated by gardeners who were looking for noteworthy flowering, coleus is now growing popular as a brilliantly-colored leafy accent in the flower garden. These plants possess leaf hues and tints rivaling the colors of sun- loving flowering annuals. Stunning new varieties of coleus have been developed by plant geneticists. Gardeners can pick and choose among standard-sized and dwarf forms, plants with solid- margined leaves and plants with lightly or boldly-lobed edges. Excellent when used as border or edging plants, coleus can be pinch-pruned to keep them from going to seed and to keep them compact in shape. Just before frost in the fall, coleus can be taken up with a ball of garden earth around the roots for potting as an excellent indoor garden plant during the winter months. Name Physical Therapist For Easter Seal Margaret Kistler, president, Easter Seal society for McHenry county, announces the appointment of Mrs. Sandra L. Barcus, registered physical therapist, to the staff effective June 1. 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