Children need a varied diet and a healthy breakfast to grow properly and develop
goed eating habits. Even snacks can be gaod for them.

Questions About Nutrition
For Children

Balanced nutrition during
childhood can’t be overem-
phasized. it's a time of rapid
growth and development when a
balanced diet plays an important
role. Here are some often asked
questions about nutrition for
children, answered by the
Kellogg Nutrition Council,

Why is nutrition so important
during the early years?

For growth. Nuultion is
important al any age to ensure
good health, maintenance of the
body's metabolism and repair of
its tissues, Bul children require
nutrients for growth as well.
Protein, fat, carbohydrates, vit-
amins and minerals are essential
to create red and white blood
cells, bones and cartilage, mus-
cles, fat lissues, enzymes and hor-
mones.

Children don’t know to plan a
balanced diet so parents must
create the good eating habits that
will stay with their children into
their adult lives.

How do I teach my child the
value of good nutrition?

Set a good example. Plan
menus which include a variety
of foods each day. Protein foods
such as meat, fish, poultry and
eggs should be served daily. The
same is true of fruits and vege-
tables, both high in vitamins.

Dairy foods such as milk and
cheese, alone or with other
foods, are excellent sources of
calcium needed for bone and
teeth development. High car-
bohydrate foods such as en-
riched or whole grain breads
and creals, provide the energy
for childhood activities.

Talk to your child at mealtime
about the dinner and why it’s
important to his or her health.
Using terms such as “vitamin”
and “energy food” will begin de-
veloping your child's nutrition
vocabulary.

Is eating between meals good
for my child?

That depends... on what and
when their snacks are. In the early
years when a child’s energy needs
are greatest, the wait between
meals can seem like a long time.
Snacks should be nourishing.
Fresh or canned fruit, raw vepe-
tables, cubes of cheese, dried
fruits and ready-to-eat creals with
milk are good ideas. A child's
weightenergy and mealtime ap-
petite are the hest indicators of the
need for snacks. Be careful to
to offer them well ahead of meal-
time to avoid dulling your child’s
appetite.

What do I do if my child is
overweight? :
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then for some exercise for your
child and finally for a doctor,
Parental eating habits are a major

Your Individual

cause af overweight children, En-
courage physical activity for all
the family. Exercise for children
isa great way to use up extra food
calories, develap good muscle
tone and give youngsters an
interest other than food.

Any actual weight reducing
diet for children should be sugges-
ted and perhaps guided by a
physician. The family diet can be
discussed with the physician sohe
or she can offer advice,

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Do children need breakfast?

Definitely. Everyone needs a
balanced breakfast for many
reasons. The morning meal
should supply 1/4 to 1/3 of daily
nutritional needs. Kids need the
instant energy to get them through
until lunch.Studies show children
without breakfasts are poorer stu-
dents.A good basic breakfast can
consist of fruit or juice high in
vitamin C, ready-to-eat cereal
with milk, and bread orroll with a
spread.

Childhood is a time not just to
Provide a balanced diet for yur
child, but to start teaching chil-
dren about nutrition.Good habits
will follow them through life,
making them happier, healthier
adults.

Horoscope BAX.
————— Frances Drake rls ¥v

FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1977

What kind of day will
tomorrow be? To find out what
the stars say, read the forecast
given for your birth Sign.

ARIES p&
(Mar, 21 to Apr. 20) a
Don't brood over cir-

cumstances beyond your
control, and do accept changes
gracefully. They could be for
the better, you know.
TAURUS
(Apr. 21 to May 21) Ota
Some tricky situations to
handie: Don’t leave anything to
chance. Keep a weather eye
open all day and don't let down

your guard.
a ;

GEMINI

(May 22 to June 21)
Stumbling blocks to progress

will be indecision and missed

opportunity. Key yourse!

deliberate smartly and quickly

so that you may reach proper

conclusions,
eé5

CANCER
(June 22 to July 23)

Tempting bait may be held
out to you — which could cause
you to lose momentum tem-
porarily. But your keen mind
can thrash out the REAL in the
welter of confusing offerings.
LEO
(July 24 to Aug, 23) REE

You may find it desirable to
alter your program, but be sure
the changes you make are for
the better — not dictated by

mere whim.
my

VIRGO
(Aug. 24 to Sept. 23)

Some ups and downs in
financial matters. However, a
stroke of luck in the late af-
ternoon will more than com
pensate for any morning loss.
LIBRA
(Sept, 24 to Oct. 23) reg)

Some unusual situations
indicated. In all dealings, be
direct, Avold devious tactics or
approach, and give others the
benefit of the doubt.
SCORPIO
{Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) mA ’

Do others seem needlessly
opposed to your ideas? Review

DEAR CONCERNED: Yes, it IS your business. Your

your plans again. A few changes
might bring them around to
your polnt of view.; .
SAGITTARIUS
CNov. 23 to Dec. 71) ccd
Fine Jupiter iafluences en-
courage your particular know-
how, sensitivity to delicate
Situations and reasoning
powers. These: are winners
always —- but especially now.
CAPRICORN tif
(Dec, 22 to Jan. 20) W
Caution and conservatism
should be stressed. Above all,
avold persons who are im-
pulsively tab:ing risks.
AQUARIUS ~~
(Jan. 21 to ‘Feb. 19) "2
Keep emotions under stern
control Ary tendency to ‘fly off
the handle” could result in

(Feb. 20 to Mar. 20)
An exellent day for both
businesa and personal interests.
Even if ‘you have to make some
compromises, it will be
profitable in the long run.

YO! BORN TODAY are
endowed with a magnetic and
warmrhearted personality and
a wealth of talents through
whicla you can attain a happy
and successful life, In fact, your
versatility gives you many and
varied avenues toward career
achievement and personal
development. Your business
acumen is extraordinary and
your remarkable memory could
become a priceless asset in any
field, You also have a flair for
the artistic and could shine in
the fields of music, literature or
‘the theater. However, you
might make your greatest
success in the law, where your
gift for words would make you
an outstanding trial Lawyer, and
act as a springboard to the
worlds of statesmanship and
diplomacy — where you would

really shine. Birthdate of: |

Joseph Strauss, eminent 19th
Cent. German viollnist and
opera conductor; Julie Harris,
actress.

This ‘Sick’ Family
Must Get Help

By Abigail Van Buren

©1977 by Tho Chicago Tribune N.Y. News Synd. Inc.

DEAR ABBY: What do you think of a 18-year-old boy
who crawls into bed with his mother after his father leaves
for work? I can’t stand to visit my sister anymore when [
see what's going on there. I believe it is WRONG and I
have said so. She lets this boy wear nail polish and play
with her makeup and jewelry. He can't stand to got his
hands dirty, It’s “too hot" in the summer and “too cold” in
the winter, so he stays indoors and plays with his dolls.

He has a 16-year-old brother who is so ashamed of the
younger one that he is becoming more and more
withdrawn from people. Needless to say, the younger boy
has no friends. The father is helpless. He once threw all the
makeup and dolls out, but the boy cried so hard his mother
went out and bought more. This boy gets furious if he sees
his father kiss his mother.

What is wrong here? [ can’t believe I am worried for
nothing. Or isn't it any of my business?

CONCERNED AUNT

sister and her son are both ready candidates for the

psychiatrist's couch. Amd if the father looks aut the (CEM STe

window, knowing what is going on, so is he. Appeal to her
husband to get help for tlhe whole sick family before it's too
late.

DEAR ABBY: [have a neighbor who is a widower. Iam

a widow. I'm 68 and he’ts 63, T knew his wife well, so after ?

she died I invited him over for supper several times. That's
when I realized that wea could be more than just friends.

Last Saturday night I was at his place. We had a few
cocktails and he serit out for some fried chicken,
Afterwards we danced to the radio, then we cuddled on the

davenport and he kissed and hugged me, All of a sudden he eae

stood up and said, “Now, I don't want you getting serious
about me.” He really hurt my feelings.

I got to thinking that maybe he's-afraid of sex, His wife
told me he’s been impotent for years. I've heard that quite
a few men have that trouble in their 603. Mine did.

Should I put him et ease and tell him I don't care if
there’s no sex—all I want is companionship? I'd appreciate

your advice.
LONESOME

DEAR LONESOME: Don't mention sex, companionship
or anything else, Just enjoy hia company and let nature
take its course. What will be will be.

DEAR ABBY: I am a 28-year-old bachelor who recently
met an attractive 26-year-old woman in whom I could
become very interested. There is only one thing wrong
with her—she talks too much.

I like so many things about this girl, but I can’t seem to
get. a word in edgewise.

Do you think there is a chance of slowing her down or
breaking her of this annoying habit? She's pushing for
marriage, but I don't think I could live with such a

talkative person.
BACHELOR

DEAR BACHEIOR: An ctherwise attractive and P

eligible young womun who's “pushing for marriage” should
appreciate being told how she could improve her chances.

Tell her. And if she’a hopeless, seize the first
opportunity to get a word in edgewise. And make It,
“Goodbye.”

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