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? : Look around... jirst at yourself, Marsh World ret ea donk, tea hath, : “yall. See be tae, Ape eu A The practice of SPRING AND FALL BURNING of road allowances, fence rows and marsh edge is detrimental to many forms of wildlife, including waterfowl, Early nesting ducks, such as Mallards and Pintai!s, utilize the dead vegetation from the previous year as cover in which to build their nests. Burning destroys this cover, decreasing the amount of nesting habitat available to them. The ducks are then forced to nest in less suitable areas resulting in an increased incidence of nest predation. In addition, many duck nests are destroyed if burning is carried aut during the spring nesting period, Ne ke Colimited! (Canada 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, i 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. 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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. 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