The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

A MEETING IDEA March â€" Nutrition Month, has been set aside by national and provincial Dietetic Associations. to alert and inform the public about good eating habits. EATING ON THE RUN is the theme chosen by the Association members. Women‘s Institute members could very easily pick up this theme and get into stride in March and run through 1982 on the road to understanding more about the food we eat. The objectives of the Canadian Dietetic Association: 0 know where to find appmpriate sources of nutrition information. and u be able to choose well balanced nutritious meals while eating in a hurry, HOLD MEETING ON NUTRITION Sounds dull! It‘s up to you to make it interesting. Remember. you've only one life to live. make it a healthy one. BOOKS AVAILABLE ON NUTRITION Mary Cocivera. Information Services. University of Guelph says. “look for inconsistencies. Many popular nutrition books push "natural" foods on the premise that processed foods are devoid of nutrients and polluted with additives. Some of these same books. however. prescribe megadoscs ofvuamins and minerals. . ASK FOR HELP Nutritionists increasingly work on health~care teams with doctors. nurses. physiotherapists and psychiatrists. Nutrition counselling is now coiered under the Ontario Provincial Health Plan if it is prescribed by a physrcian. and the community nutritionist in the District Health Unit can answer questions and provide individuals and groups with accurate. reliable. up-to-dare nutrition information. START BY AVOIDING CRASH DIETS The only sensible approach to losing weight. and keeping it off is to adjust your eating patterns. Cut down on your intake of calories but still maintain a balanced intake of nutrients. Eliminate non-essentials like cream. sugar and rich desserts. [1' total energy intake is lower than energy expenditure. you will lose weight. NUTRITION FACTS OR FALLACIES? You Will not endanger your health. if you believe: 0 That margarine is less fattening than butter - That gelatin strengthens your fingernails but your health will suffer o if you rely on garlic to lower high blood pressure a It you accept obesity as unavoidable a It you depend on a diet to cure a hyperactive child. "Burger and Fl'lL‘\ to Go!" “Deluxe Pizza 7 hold the Anchovies!" “Hot Dog With the Works!" Sound familiur'.’ These are the types of food we eat on the run. Fast Food is u terminology. and refers to first service rather than food. Ill THE BEGINNING Different communities reflect various life-styles and specialize in unique food dishes known only to that certain community. This draws people from across the provincti it, share in a heritage pioneered years ago, However. since World War II, the Fast Food Industry has crossed barriers and become a part of every community ‘n he country. There was a time when most meals were consume at home. and the mother was mainly responsible for the i -:;.| planning and nutritional balance of food consumed by .3 family. Food habits have experienced a change. because oi Hr greater mobility of society. Eating out no longer is a 3pc .;,| treat. Pioneers in the industry saw a need for change .id introduced the “quick service.“ To-day. the fast food ou ‘15 have caught on and are available throughout the country EATING ON THE RUN is not recommended as a i iy habit. However. with the change in life-styles it canni ye emphasized too strongly that it is all up to YOU. What ty; ii restaurant you choose. will depend on the food you eat, PROS AND CONS OF FAST FOOD OUTLETS Do the available foods fit into the “Fast Food FOU (meat and alternates. bread and cereals. fruits and veg bles. milk and milk products.) THE MEAL: Hamburgers. hot dogs. deep fried fisl r chicken. and pizza are typical selections which make up main part ofa fast meal. They do give you the nutrients to l in two ofthe Fast Food Four (meat and alternates. and hi i and cereals). BUT. they are high in fat and calories. THE BE VERAGE: Soft drinks. shakes and coffee seer i be the most popular drinks. Remember. soft drinks J coffee are extras. i.e. . they do not contribute any nutrient i yourdiet. And. all “shakes” are much higher in calories. «J sugar than plain milk. 50 WHAT'S MISSING‘.7 You are usually hard-pressei i find a variety of fruits and vegetables in fast food places. A l the choices that are available are not always the best. Frei i Fries are very high in fat and lower in nutrients than original potato. Burger“fixings“ such asiomaio. lettuce. I onion are too skimpy to provide a complete serving. You will also have to search for whole grain products 'I : rolls. bread and pizza crust are usually made from white fli r e enriched. but lacking in fiber and some other nutrients WAIST WATCHERS. Can you ever eat in a fast to l restaurant? Did you know that a cheeseburgEr. an order french fries and a chocolate shake provides nearly 10‘ ‘ calories. halfof these from fat and sugar? Changing the on‘ to a burger. cole slaw and milk. will reduce the calories about 600 and increase the supply of nutrients. THE ANSWER TO GOOD EATING HABITS. is PmF food choices. The Bottom Line â€" Cut down on your intul of calories. but still maintain a balanced intake of nutrienb The kids consider it a blast To go for food that's fast But in a life that's go-go-go I like mine candlelit. and slow. Jeanne Westerdale.