The Fort Hood Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 28, 1985 Page: 6 of 52
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By T.L. HAWKINS
Children scramble across the
floor like puppies all arms legs
and feet. Awkwardly at first
they begin to stretch and bend
their incredibly limber bodies
in preparation for a class they
are taking through Youth Acti-
vities.
PRE-SCHOOL gym nastics
are for ild re 3-5 is
taught at Bldg. 4412 68th and
W are se a ’s an
W ednesday’s classes meet 3-4
p.m. and Friday's at 3:45-4:45
p.m. The cost for the classes is
$8 per month.
According to instructor Toni
Sortino each class is limmited
to 12 children. Sortino. a former
a tic tito r is
versed in all the gymnastics
events and began gymnastics
THE FT. HOOD SENTINEL Thursday arch 28 1985
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THE SCOLIOTIC curvature
will usually show itself during
Pre-schoolers work-out
(Q). I’ve tried every diet known to mankind and nothing
seems to work. My neighbor told me about this new vita-
min-powered drink that is guaranteed to make you lose
weight. Do you think it ill work?
(A). It is doubtful that you will obtain long-term weight loss
following such a program. As with many of the fad diets the
weight loss is usually temporary. Initially one may experi-
ence weight loss which is usually caused by fluid loss and not
body fat.
Long-term use of such a product may lead to nutrition-
related problem such as over-consumption of vitamins and
minerals along with decreased intake of protein carbohy-
drate and essential fats. As a result the weight you are losing
will be muscle and not stored fat. Before starting any weight
loss program check with your physician or registered dieti-
tian.
(Q). Does Vitamin really cure the common cold?
The Recom ended Daily Allowance of Vitam in for
adults is 60 mg per day. Since body tissues become saturated
with Vitamin when it is consumed in amounts of 100 to 150
mg per day the use of megadoses up to 10 times that amount
is not advised the excess is simply washed out in the urine.
training herself at six.
I start th re-sch lers
with very basic diciplines” she
said. “At this age they are too
young to start the more difficult
things. I teach them how to
stretch and do warm-up exer-
cises. They learn basic tum b-
ling and they begin doing basic
routines on the balance beam .”
Closely supervised the chil-
dren are coached on a one-on-
one basis. According to Sorti-
no tumbling comes easily to
st child ren The alance
eam ta a little lo er.
N inety per cent of my stu
dents start out a being a little
scared of working on the ba-
lance beam because it seems
awfully high off the ground to
them. But usually within four
classes they feel pretty secure.”
PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE Jaime Bishop 4 daugh-
ter of Maj. Robert Bishop 533rd S&S Bn 13th SUP-
COM awaits her turn on the balance beam.
Scoliosis defined is a lateral
curvature of the spine. In the
majority of cases cause of the
deformity is unknow and is
a if as
idiopathic scoliosis.
ACCORDING TO S ortino
ju en ile or early adolescent
years during the typical adoles-
cent growth spurt.
he a jo rity sco lio tic
curvatures are small and do not
worsen therefore they do not
cause problem or becom a
source of concern. Occasional
For the health of it
ask a Dietitian
As part of the continued effort to provide accurate nutri-
tional information the staff of Nutrition Care Division proudly
presents the “For the Health Of It ask a ietitian” column. If
you have any questions on nutrition-related topics please
send them to the Nutrition Clinic Darnal Army Community
Hospital Fort Hood Tex. 76544-5063.
(A). Information obtained from research studies concluded
that megadoses of Vitamin have no effect on the number of
colds people get but in a small percentage of those studied it
did lessen the severity of cold symptoms.
Some of the risks involved with megadoses include the
possible precipitating symptoms of scurvy when Vitamin is
withdrawn kidney and bladder stones diarrhea urinary
tract irritations increased tendency for the blood to clot and
Vitamin B12 deficiency.
(Q). My mother is a diabetic and has been following a
diebetic diet for years when suddenly last week at supper
she announced that her diabetes was cured. Can diabetes be
cured?
(A). nfortunately at this tim e there is no “cure” for
Diabetes Mellitus. Many individuals through proper diet ex-
ercise and medication are able to control their blood sugar
within a normal range. However this does not imply that the
individual has been cured.
Anyone diagnosed as having Diabetes Mellitus should be
seen regularly by his physician and registered dietitian.
one benefit of starting young
children in program like her
gymnastics class is that they
are in tro to ex ercise.
“Also while learning the basics
of the sport they develop an
awareness of their bodies and
their coordination and balance
im ro es” she said. “When
they aster a skill it gives them
self-confidence and they learn
how to interact with other chil-
dren in a classroom environ-
ment.
“There are those who will de-
velop a real interest and talent
for this sp rt” Sortino said.
“By starting at a young age
children develop solid basic
skills. Although their attention
span is short the pre-schoolers
are ery opfen an easy to
teach.”
For registration information
call 287-2831/7564.
at
ROLLING ALONG Alanna Phillips 4 daughter of
1st Lt. Charles Phillips Btry. 29th FA 2nd Armd
Div practices her tumbling.
Early detection best treatment for deformity
ly however these curvatures
can become more significant.
The best treatment for sco-
liosis is early detection. Most
curvatures can be treated ith-
out surgery if they are detected
before they become too severe.
To this end scoliosis screening
Pesticide pointers given
It’s that tim of year again
hen everyone is working in
their gardens and lawns. Soil is
prepared seeds are sown grass
is fertilized and weeds and
bugs are poisoned.
HOW EVER are le
ith pesticides herbicides and
other poisons can result in se-
rious accidents or even loss of a
life especially for kids.
“Read the label on the pro-
duct carefully before you use
it” stresses Capt. Nelson Pow-
ers entom ologist for Preven-
tive medicine Services MED-
DAC. “W whatever the product
always use it as the directions
prescribe. If the label states you
should ear rubber gloves or a
respirator while mixing do it”
he said.
“D on’t reuse pesticide con-
tainers don’t put pesticides in
unmarked containers and al-
ays use child ro storage
areas and storage bins when
sing your poisons” he
added.’
“Even if your own children
are good about not getting into
pesticides or have no curiosity
about them don’t forget about
th ild ren ho ay be
around” Nelson said. “The lit-
tle boy or girl who lives next
door may be quite fascinated
ith the liquid in the can that
you have been spraying all over
your lawn.
In fact your law nm ow er
fuel container may appear to a
child to contain a delightful
drink. That child could just be
waiting wntil you turn a corner
before trying a sip or two. Al-
ways ake certain you have se-
cured the top and placed your
poisons out of reach of curious
children” he said.
“THERE ARE MANY cases
here pesticides fuels or other
CHAMPION STYLE Sheila Chang
5 daughter of Maj. Jeffrey Chang
Fairbanks Dental Clinic’ practices a
A
is being performed in schools
across America and a few other
countries.
School nurses and the phy-
sical therapist staff at Darnall
A my it sp ital
a a is
screening of the sixth seventh
poisons have been put into con-
tainers such as empty bever-
age bottles. Children have pick-
ed up the bottles drank the li-
quid and becam seriously ill or
even died” Nelson said.
“The best remedy is always
prevention. But knowledge of
th a fa tu re r’s first aid
suggestions is a good safeguard
if accidents do occur” he said.
“Some labels may state that if
ing estio hap’pens vomiting
and eighth grade students of
the Killeen and Copperas Cove
In ep en en School District.
re in a is
underway at this time. School
nurses will notify the parents of
those students for whom furth-
er follow-up is recommended.
Care needed to avoid poison
Kelley A. Starkey had a very special
day for her birth. She was the first
baby girl born on March 12 at Darnall
Army Community Hospital. March 12
just happens to be the Girl Scout
birthday. In honor of the event Kelly
was presented with a number of gifts
from the Girl Scout Clear Creek Ser
should be induced. Others may
state that vomiting should not
be induced. Should accidents
occur im mediate action should
be taken. Knowing about a pro-
duct before it is ever opened
and used is a good safety mea-
sure” he concluded.
IF ACCIDENTS do occur
there’s a toll-free poison control
num ber 1-800-699-8548 where
information can be obtained on
Future Brownie
SMltsM
MHSSEN
split on the balance beam. Sortino (in
background) considers Sheila to be on
of her ost talented students.
LOOK MOM Jaron Singleton 5 son of Capt. Wil-
liam Singleton S-4 HHT 6 Cav Bde executes a “V”
sit on the balance beam.
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THE STUDENTS who are
eligible for care at Darnall can
receive follow-up treatment at
the Physical Therapy Clinic.
Those students who are not eli-
gible for care at Darnall will be
encouraged to seek follow-up
with a civilian physician.
hat to do until the victim can
be transported to a hospital. Al-
ways save the container with
the label for the physician.
for Da na
A rm om unity ospital’s
emergency room is 288-8113.
Even though medical care is
av ailab le th re is always a
chance of irreparable damage
from poisons. The best cure is
always prevention. I
im
Photo by loria L. Harris
vice Unit. A ssisting elly’s mother
opening the gifts were Judy Almeraz
associate chairman (in uniform) and
Cathy Matrhis troop organizer. Kelly
is the daughter of Capt. and Mrs.
Charles W. Starkey Btry 1/21 FA
1st Cav Div.
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