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ERE ARE a couple
of the the most com-
mon questions about
nutrition — and the
corresponding answers:

Exercise is key to health

Q: I know that heayy people
tend to have high blood
cholesterol, but can thin people
have high levels, too? ~

Blood cholesterol level can’t be
predicted by your weight or. any
other aspect of your appearance
(a ruddy ‘complexion, for exam-
pie).

Although a high blood
cholesterol level is less common
in thin or average weight people
than in overweight people, being
thin does net protect you from
having high blood cholesterol. A

high intake of fat usually, leads to

obesity and . high .° blood
cholesterol, but some people can
eat lots of fat and stay thin and
maintain low cholesterol levels.

In contrast, other thin people eal
little fat but ‘still have high blood
cholesterol. Heredity plays some
role in this. Nevertheless, . most
people will show some rise. in
blood cholesterol levels. when
eating a dict high in saturated fat,

and a resulting decrease when.

they switch to a "heart-healthy"
diet.

Even if you're thin, it pays to
know what your blood cholesterol

level is. “Talk about it with your.

doctor. She can give you reliable
information. You can’t. tell by
looking i in the mirror!

Q: Are there any diet tips for
people turning “the big 4 - 0°?
Is there any magical nutritional
advice for staying young?

Sorry, but there are no special
diets for keeping young.

As always, cating in a healthy
way, and keeping active are the
cornerstones of attaining and
maintaining vigour. As people
look forward to their next decade,
they should keep in mind a few
tips to maximize their health, Eat
regular, well-balanced meals and
avoid too much fat or salt. . -

AS’ you age ‘your metabolism
slows down, so you may want to
pass up some of those calorie
filled desserts or alcoholic drinks.
Maintaining. a healthy body mass
index (BMI) is particularly im-
portant as a preventive measure,
An easy guideline is ‘that your
waist should be smaller than your
hips.

Extra weight puts you at higher.

risk for both heart disease and
diabetes. Activily. should be a
guiding light in your life,

It. can help you to control

weight far better than anything
that you do or don’t put in your

Nutrition Notes
by Gerry Kasten

mouth. So don’t neglect it, You'll —

be amazed at how much more
energetic you'll feel.

For prevention’s sake, here are
some healthy hints for improving
your eating habits. Cutting down
on your fat intake is a good idea.

Try choosing lower fat dairy
products, lean meat and poultry,
and eating more fish. Avoid fried
foods. Cutting back.on your fat
will naturally allow you to eat
MORE food, too, Fat has twice as
many calories as other types of

foods, so when you decrease fats, .

you can eat more complex car-
bohydrates. These are foods like

whole grain breads, pasta, cereals |

and rice, and fruiis and vegela-
bles. You'll get twice as many. of
these foods for the same number

_of calories. And you'll get a boost

to your fibre intake as well.

The bottom line to keeping your
maximum energy and vigour is to
exercise regularly, eat right, and
lo get adequate rest. Surprising

news, ¢h? Strike-a balance be-..

tween your busy schedule and
doing what’s right for your body.

You'll. get more enjoyment out
of life, and a healthier lifestyle.

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