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FIGHTING THE COLD/FLU TO DO LIST 1.) Wash hand frequently 2.) Take your vitamins 3.) Eat plenty of fruits and vegtables 4.) Exercise 5.) Increase fluids 7.) Maintain 6-8 hours of sleep 8.) Chicken soup 9.) Eat a diet of berries, nuts, beans, fish, green leafy vegetables and chicken to strengthen your immune system. 10.) Dress in layers. NOT TO DO LIST 1.) Do Not share water or soda bottles, makeup, cell phones and inhalers. 2.) Do Not have bodily contact of the hands with the eyes, nose and mouth. 3.) Do Not fail to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. 4.) Do Not fail to maintain good hygiene - Hands must be washed frequently - apply lotion as a barrier after washing your hands. FLU SEASON: TO DO LIST FOR FIGHTING THE FLU 1.) WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY 2.) TAKE YOUR VITAMINS 3.) EAT PLEANTY OF FRUITS AND VEGTABLES 4.) EXERCISE 5.) INCREASE LIQUIDS 6.) MAINTAIN 6-8 HOURS SLEEP 7.) CHICKEN SOUP 8.) EAT BERRIES, NUTS, BEANS, FISH, GREEN LEAFY VEGTABLES AND CHICKEN. TREATMENT: 1.) Get plenty of rest 2.) Sleep with an extra pillow 3.) Drink hot liquids 4.) Apply hot / cold packs to sinuses for congestion 5.) Take steam showers 6.) Don't fly unless necessary FOODS TO EAT: Here are some good foods to eat when you're battling a cold or flu: Bananas: Soothe upset stomachs. Bell Peppers: Loaded with vitamin C. Blueberries: Curbs diarrhea, high in natural aspirin. (May lower fevers and help with the aches and pains.) Carrots: Loaded with beta-carotene. Chili Peppers: Can open sinuses, and help break up mucus in the lungs. Cranberries: Help prevent bacteria from sticking to cells lining the bladder and urinary tract. Mustard & Horseradish: Helps break up mucus in air passages. Onion: Has phytochemicals purported to help the body clear bronchitis and other infections. Rice: Curbs diarrhea. Tea: Black and green tea (not herbals) contain catechin, a phytochemical purported to have natural antibiotic an anti-diarrhea effects. SEPTEMBER: LET'S THINK HEALTHY! Healthy snacks during homeroom. Fruit, vegetables, yogurt, granola, mini bagels Fruit and Vegetable Month Topics: 1.)Fruits and Vegetables on the Go! Busy lives can benefit from food that's nutritious, yet easy to eat on-the- go, like fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are a natural source of energy and give the body many nutrients you need to keep going. 2.)The Colors of Health Fruits and veggies come in terrific colors and flavors, but their real beauty lies in whats inside. Fruits and vegetables are great sources of many vitamins, minerals and other natural substances that may help protect you from chronic diseases. To get a healthy variety, think color. Eating fruits and vegetables of different colors gives your body a wide range of valuable nutrients, like fiber, folate, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Some examples include green spinach, orange sweet potatoes, black beans, yellow corn, purple plums, red watermelon, or white onions. For more variety, try new fruits and vegetables regularly. MAY Fitness - Steps to a Healthy Life Exercise: How much & what kind? You need to exercise for about 30 minutes every day. Setting aside 30 minutes all at once each day is one way to get in enough exercise. If you wait until the end of the day to squeeze it in, you probably wont exercise enough or at all. If youre not active for 30 minutes straight, its okay to exercise for 10 or 20 minutes at a time throughout the day. Different exercises No matter what your shape apple, pear, ruler, or hourglass there's an exercise for you! Pick exercises you like to do and choose a few different options so you dont get bored. Aim to exercise most days of the week. If youre not very active right now, start slowly and work your way up to being active every day. There are three levels of physical activity. Light not sweating; not breathing hard (slow walking, dancing) Moderate breaking a sweat; can talk but cant sing (walking fast, dancing) Vigorous sweating, breathing hard, cant talk or sing (running, swimming laps) Exercise Muscles Worked Push-ups Chest, shoulders, arms, abdominals Sit-ups Abdominals Jumping Jacks Calves (lower leg), inner/outer thigh, butt Running Calves, front/back thigh Jumping rope Calves, thighs, abdominals, shoulders, arms Swimming Nearly all major muscles Dancing Nearly all major muscles (depending on type of dance) Walking Arms, calves, front/back thigh, abdominals Squats Calves, front/back thigh, butt Inline Skating Inner/outer thigh, butt Hula Hoop Lower back, abdominals APRIL NATIONAL HUMOR MONTH "Scientific research now indicates that the curative power of laughter and its ability to relieve debilitating stress and burnout may indeed be one of the greatest discoveries of our times." A healthy sense of humor decreases stress, increases life span, balances the thought process, increases brain power and calms an individual. Enjoy a joke a day! MARCH National Nutrition Month KEY MESSAGES: A HEALTHY HEART GOOD MEMORY FUNCTION GOOD VISION HEALTH STRONG BONES AND TEETH LOWER RISK FACTORS FOR CANCER The food and physical activity choices made today and everyday affect your health and how you feel today and in the future. Eating right and being physically active are keys to a healthy lifestyle. Make smart choices from every food group. Give your body the balanced nutrition it needs by eating a variety of nutrient-packed foods every day. Just be sure to stay within your daily calorie needs. Get the most nutrition out of your calories. Choose the most nutritionally rich foods you can from each food group each day those packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients but lower in calories. Find your balance between food and physical activity. Regular physical activity is important for your overall health and fitness, plus it helps control body weight, promotes a feeling of well-being and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. Play it safe with foods. Prepare, handle and store food properly to keep your family safe. GRAINS: Whole Grains, such as whole wheat pasta and bread, brown rice and oats. These foods have nutrients, fiber which protect health and provide eating satisfaction._ EAT at least 3 ounces of whole grains per day, 6 ounces of grains per day. VEGTABLES and FRUITS: Eat at 5 servings of vegtables and fruits each day. They provide fiber, minerals, and nutrients. EAT at least 2.5 cups of veg. per day, 2 cups of fruits per day. MILK: Low fat and fat free dairy products. Maintain 3 cups of skim milk or yogurt per day. Calcium builds strong bones. PROTEIN - MEAT and BEANS: fISH , LEGUMES, NUTS, white poultry, soy and seeds. Protein rich foods excellent sources of iron, zinc, and B vitamins. EAT 5.5 ounces of protein rich food per day. THINK: THE COLORS OF HEALTH / BUILDING A HEALTHY LIFE FOODS to Build the Immune System: Berries, nuts beans, fish, green leafy vegtables and chickens strengthen the immune system. February: LIPSTICKS CONTAINING LEAD: From: Dr. Nahid Neman (Walter Reed Medical Center) Recently a lipstick brand called "Red Earth" decreased their prices from $67.00 to $9.90. They contained lead. Lead is a chemical which causes cancer. The lipstick Brands that contain lead are: 1. CHRISTIAN DIOR 2. LANCOME 3. CLINIQUE 4. Y.S.L 5. ESTEE LAUDER 6. SHISEIDO 7. RED EARTH (Lip Gloss) 8. CHANEL (Lip Conditioner) 9. MARKET AMERICA-MOTNES LIPSTICK. The higher the lead content, the greater the chance of causing cancer. After doing a test on lipsticks, it was found that the Y.S.L. lipstick contained the highest of lead. Watch out for those lipsticks which are supposed to stay longer. If your lipstick stays longer, it is because of the higher content of lead. Here is the test you can do yourself: 1. Put some lipstick on your hand. 2. Use a Gold ring to scratch on the lipstick. 3. If the lipstick color changes to black, then you know the lipstick contains lead. Remember: Dioxin Carcinogens cause cancer, especially breast cancer. FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL HEART MONTH HEART HEALTHY FOODS: Beans, peas and barley soybeans, soy based products(not soybean oil) Fruits and vegtables Salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel Red grapes and purple grape juice Nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts Green or black tea Onions, scallions, shallots, garlic and leeks February: President's Month The historic significance of Barack Obama's win for the Presidency of the United States. "The significance of the win in perspective. "It's history" Samiour Patterson has two children and said Obama's victory means everything to him and his family. "It's amazing when I can sit here and finally say, you know what? You can do this. If you want to be the president of the United States when you grow up, you can." His family celebrated Tuesday night with a "yes we can" cake. Patterson is African-American, but he says it wasn't about black or white in the election. "It means a lot to us, it's a true picture of America. We've come together as the United States of America rather than just black people or white people. We've come together as a nation." The youth of America saw testmony of positive sayings reflecting reality. "In America anything is possible. You can be whatever you want to be. You can acheive whatever you want to acheive." An extraordinary history lesson. HEALTHY SKIN MONTH Foods good for the skin: Strawberries smoothie mask: Strawberries have more anti-aging vitamin C per serving than oranges or grapefruit. Research shows that people who eat foods rich in vitamin C have fewer wrinkles (vitamin C helps fight free radicals, which break down collagen, leading to those dreaded lines) and less age-related dry skin. Apply a mask once or twice a week, and eat C-rich foods daily. Recipe: 1 cup of frozen or fresh strawberries (you can also substitute in raspberries and/or blueberries theyre loaded with antioxidants) 1 cup of vanilla or plain yogurt 1 1/2 tablespoons of honey (a great moisturizer) Easy green tea eye treatment: Curling up to a cup of green tea does a lot more than relax you. Green tea is filled with inflammation-fighting antioxidants. Whats more, research shows that drinking green tea may reduce your risk of skin cancer. (And when you add a generous squeeze of citrus juice-like lemon, lime, or orange the teas antioxidants get a boost of staying power). Recipe: Chill any leftover damp tea bags in the fridge for an hour and then put them on your eyes for 10-15 minutes. Sip at least three big mugs of green tea every day for an antioxidant boost. Green tea contains tannins, which can help reduce puffiness when applied to skin. Pumpkin pudding facial Pumpkins orange hue is from carotenoids, wrinkle-fighting plant pigments that help neutralize free radicals in the skin. Pumpkin is filled with vitamins C, E, and A, as well as powerful enzymes that help to cleanse the skin. Although the seeds make a great fiber-filled snack, you get the skin- saving antioxidants from the pulp. Eat and apply the facial once a week. Recipe: In a food processor or blender combine: 2 cups canned pumpkin 4 tablespoons low-fat vanilla yogurt 4 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Coat face; leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse. Pomegranate exfoliating scrub Pomegranates are one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits. Eat some fresh pomegranate (in season now through January) or use it in the age-fighting scrub. Apply once or twice a week to remove dead skin cells. Recipe: Cut off the pomegranate crown, and score the rind in sections, without cutting all the way through. Place in a bowl of water for 5-10 minutes. Break rind away from seeds, which will sink; strain seeds. In a food processor combine: 2 tablespoons of seeds 1 cup of uncooked oatmeal Transfer to bowl Stir 2 tablespoons of honey (an antiseptic) 2 tablespoons of buttermilk Apply to face for a few minutes, then rinse. Enjoy remaining pomegranate seeds au natural or with your favorite cheese. May: PROTECTING YOUR SKIN Most skin cancers are caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, but some may come from man made sources, such as tanning beds. Ultraviolet rays are a form of invisible energy given off by the sun. You can protect yourself by: 1.) Using a sunscreen with sun protection factor SPF or 15 or higher 2.) Wear a hat 3.) Wear sunglasses that block UV rays 4.) Limit direct sun exposure during midday 5.) Avoid tanning beds and sun lamps APRIL NATIONAL HUMOR MONTH "Scientific research now indicates that the curative power of laughter and its ability to relieve debilitating stress and burnout may indeed be one of the greatest discoveries of our times." A healthy sense of humor decreases stress, increases life span, balances the thought process, increases brain power and calms an individual. Enjoy a joke a day! MARCH American Red Cross Month Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Month National Nutrition Month School Breakfast Week 3-7 BE SMART LIVE LONG FEEL GREAT EXERCISE: Walk, jog or work-out CUT FAT: Avoid fried foods, burgers and fatty meats. Eat low fat cheeses, mayo, milk and butter. REDUCE STRESS: Stress reducers: Meditate, yoga, humor, walk, bath,listen to music. Do someting for yourself for 30 minutes. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM POLLUTION: Avoid smoke filled areas. Exercise indoors in air conditioning, avoid exercising in high traffic areas. WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT: Buckel-up. Keep A POSITIVE MENTAL OUTLOOK: Feel good about you! National Nutrition Month KEY MESSAGES: A HEALTHY HEART GOOD MEMORY FUNCTION GOOD VISION HEALTH STRONG BONES AND TEETH LOWER RISK FACTORS FOR CANCER ƒÞ The food and physical activity choices made today and everyday affect your health and how you feel today and in the future. Eating right and being physically active are keys to a healthy lifestyle. ƒÞ Make smart choices from every food group. Give your body the balanced nutrition it needs by eating a variety of nutrient-packed foods every day. Just be sure to stay within your daily calorie needs. ƒÞ Get the most nutrition out of your calories. Choose the most nutritionally rich foods you can from each food group each day those packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients but lower in calories. ƒÞ Find your balance between food and physical activity. Regular physical activity is important for your overall health and fitness, plus it helps control body weight, promotes a feeling of well-being and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. ƒÞ Play it safe with foods. Prepare, handle and store food properly to keep your family safe. _GRAINS: Whole Grains, such as whole wheat pasta and bread, brown rice and oats. These foods have nutrients, fiber which protect health and provide eating satisfaction._ EAT at least 3 ounces of whole grains per day, 6 ounces of grains per day. VEGTABLES and FRUITS: Eat at 5 servings of vegtables and fruits each day. They provide fiber, minerals, and nutrients. EAT at least 2.5 cups of veg. per day, 2 cups of fruits per day. MILK: Low fat and fat free dairy products. Maintain 3 cups of skim milk or yogurt per day. Calcium builds strong bones. PROTEIN - MEAT and BEANS: fISH , LEGUMES, NUTS, white poultry, soy and seeds. Protein rich foods excellent sources of iron, zinc, and B vitamins. EAT 5.5 ounces of protein rich food per day. THINK: THE COLORS OF HEALTH / BUILDING A HEALTHY LIFE FOODS to Build the Immune System: Berries, nuts beans, fish, green leafy vegtables and chickens strengthen the immune system. JANUARY: Celebrate healthy weight week by caring for yourself. 1.) Live actively. Enjoy the moment. 2.) Eat normally. Eat three meals and two snacks each day. 3.) Eat nutritiously. Maintain good choices in the food groups. 4.) Feel good about yourself. Take time to care about yourself. 5.) Relieve stress. Take time for relaxation. 6.) Feel good about others. Respect others. 7.) Encourage social support. Maintain positive relationships. December: 1.) Drinking and Driving 2.) What To Do In An Emergency Drinking and Driving: Drunk driving accounts foe 39% of all traffic-related deaths in the U.S. An alcohol-related motor vehicle crash kills someone every 31 minutes, nonfatally injures someone every 2 monutes. Each year, alcohol-related crashes in the U.S. cost about 51 billon dollars. December is underage drinking prevention month. Alcohol is the drug of choice among adolescents 11.3 years old is the average age for first use of alcohol in NJ. 46.4% of NJ Middle School Students have used alcohol. 77% of NJ High School Students have used alcohol. Annually, about 5,000 people under 21 die from alcohol related injuries. In one study, 37% of 8th grade females who drank heavily reported attempting suicide, compared with 11% who did not drink. 70,000 college students are the victims of alcohol-related sexual assaults or date rape each year. Over 1,700 college students die each year from alcohol-related deaths. What To Do In An Emergency By: Import Auto Maintenance, Nashville, TN. What To Do In An Emergency... Handling The Unexpected An emergency can occur at any time. Do you know what procedures to follow? Here are some tips from experts: If you see smoke coming from under your hood: Pull over and turn off ignition. Do not open the hood. It could create a draft that would cause a fire to spread. Don't try to fight a fire, even if it is small. Your car is full of combustible materials such as air bags, tires, and gasoline. Stand at least 100 feet away from the car in case of an explosion. Call the fire department. If anybody stop and offers help, ask them to please leave your car alone. It is better to let it burn than have the person injured by the blaze. If your warning lights go on while driving: Oil Pressure or Coolant Temperature: Pull off the road and phone for help. DO NOT continue driving as it may result in destroying your engine. Have your vehicle checked by a professional before restarting. Engine Warning Lights: Stop immediately and check your owner's manual to find out what action is required. Charging System: Check your belts first. If all are secure, turn off all accessories such as wipers, radio, air conditioning. Drive only a short distance to the nearest service station. Do NOT stop and restart your car. Brake Warning Light: Be sure your emergency brake is in working order before proceeding to the nearest service station. If possible, stop and call for help. Gas Warning Light: Make a point of filling your car before the gauge gets down to 1/4 full - Running your car on a low tank of gas can seriously foul your fuel injection system because of the debris and water condensation which collects in the bottom of your gas tank. You may only drive a short distance to the nearest gast station if your warning light is on. Never keep a spare can of gas in your car- it can ignite on impact. If your car runs out of gas it may take several attempts to restart it. Remember to avoid running your battery down trying to start your car - you then have two problems. Don't pump the throttle - it won't recover fuel any faster and could flood your engine. If it won't start after one minute of cranking or runs poorly - call a professional. If you're in an accident: Put on your flashers immediately (if working) and turn off your engine. Check for injury. If someone is injured do not move them - call for help. Move cars out of the road if possible. Exchange information. You will need the following: License plate number, Complete Driver's License information, Current address and home and work phone numbers, Ask to see insurance card and copy down insurance company name, phone number and policy number. Take down officer's name and badge number, and police report number. Get witnesses' name, address, and phone and discuss what they saw. Document the events by talking with the other driver and recording a factual description of the events. Don't admit guilt. Don't sign anything. Call your insurance agent. Towing: If your car needs towing, do so immediately. The cost of even minor vandalism is several times more than the tow charge. Any police officer will call a tow truck for you. Use only a tow service with the company name, permit number and D.O.T. number displayed on the truck. Stay with your car if possible. You are usually more visible and safer. Tow your vehicle either to your home or intended repair facility. November: Students don't wash their hands often or well. In one study, only 58% of female and 48% of male middle- and high-school students washed their hands after using the bathroom. Yuck! How to Wash Your Hands Correctly: There's a right way to wash your hands. A splash of water and a drop or two of soap won't do the trick. Follow these simple steps to keep your hands clean: Use warm water (not cold or hot). Use whatever soap you like. Antibacterial soaps are popular but regular soap works fine. If you suspect that your hands have come into contact with someone with an infection, think about using an alcohol hand sanitizer. Rub your hands together vigorously and scrub all surfaces: Lather up on both sides of your hands, your wrists, between your fingers, and around your nails. Wash for 15 seconds - about how long it takes to sing "Happy Birthday." Rinse well under warm running water and pat dry with a clean towel. In public restrooms, consider using a paper towel to flush the toilet and open the door because toilet and door handles harbor germs. Throw the towel away after you leave. To prevent chapping or dry skin, use a mild soap with warm water, pat rather than rub hands dry, and apply a moisturizing lotion liberally afterwards. When there is no soap or water available, waterless hand soaps or scrubs are a good alternative. They're usually available as a liquid, wipes, or towelettes. OCTOBER: TOPICS: 1.) INFLUENZA or the "FLU" 2.) RESISTANCE STAPH AUREUS INFLUENZA or the "FLU" Influenza, or the "flu," is a illness of the breathing system (respiratory system) and muscles caused by a virus. Mild cases of the flu may seem like common colds. But most cases of the flu can be distinguished from colds because the symptoms (cough, muscle aches and pains, sore throat, fatigue, and headache) are more severe than those of the common cold. Flu symptoms also tend to occur suddenly and include high fevers (temperatures of 101 degrees F or more). In children, fevers are typically even higher than those in adults. The flu is a serious illness that can be fatal in people whose immune systems are weakened, the elderly, and those with chronic medical conditions. Even healthy people who develop the flu cannot work, attend school, or participate in normal activities for several days. Complications of the flu can develop in anyone and include pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, or bronchitis. What is influenza? Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is an illness caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract. Compared with most other viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, influenza (flu) infection often causes a more severe illness with a mortality rate (death rate) of about 0.1% of people who are infected with the virus. Unusually severe worldwide outbreaks (pandemics) have occurred several times in the last 100 years since influenza virus was identified in 1933. By an examination of preserved tissue, the worst influenza pandemic occurred in 1918. What are the causes of the flu? Influenza viruses are divided into three types, designated A, B, and C. Influenza types A and B are responsible for epidemics of respiratory illness that occur almost every winter and are often associated with increased rates of hospitalization and death. Influenza type C differs from types A and B in some important ways. Type C infection usually causes either a very mild respiratory illness or no symptoms at all; it does not cause epidemics and does not have the severe public health impact of influenza types A and B. Efforts to control the impact of influenza are aimed at types A and B, What are flu symptoms? Typical clinical features of influenza include fever (usually 100 F to 103 F respiratory symptoms such as: cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrrhea ("stomach flu") and fatigue. TREATMENT: Get plenty of rest Sleep with an extra pillow Drink hot liquids apply hot / cold packs to sinuses for congestion Take steam showers Don't fly unless necessary FOODS TO EAT: Here are some good foods to eat when you're battling a cold or flu: Bananas: Soothe upset stomachs. Bell Peppers: Loaded with vitamin C. Blueberries: Curbs diarrhea, high in natural aspirin. (May lower fevers and help with the aches and pains.) Carrots: Loaded with beta-carotene. Chili Peppers: Can open sinuses, and help break up mucus in the lungs. Cranberries: Help prevent bacteria from sticking to cells lining the bladder and urinary tract. Mustard & Horseradish: Helps break up mucus in air passages. Onion: Has phytochemicals purported to help the body clear bronchitis and other infections. Rice: Curbs diarrhea. Tea: Black and green tea (not herbals) contain catechin, a phytochemical purported to have natural antibiotic and anti-diarrhea effects. RESISTANT STAPH AUREUS Im sure you have heard in the news the concerns about an outbreak of a drug resistant staph infection in schools. In this memo I would like to discuss information regarding MRSA resistant staph infection. 1.) Staph is carried commonly on the skin or in the nose of healthy people. 2.) 25 30% of the population is colonized with staph. 3.) Staph is the most common cause of skin infections, most of which are minor and can be treated with antibiotics. 4.) MRSA is a staph that is resistant to antibiotics. 5.) In the community, staph is usually manifested as rashes, blisters, boils, other skin conditions often mistaken for spider bites. 6.) The area is red, swollen, painful and may have drainage. 7.) Untreated, infections can get worse, spread to bloodstream or lungs. Populations at RISK for MRSA resistant staph infection: 1.) Athletes, school athletes and individuals going to a gym. 2.) Children in Day Care Mode of TRANSMISSION: 1.) Direct contact Open cuts, nicks and skin abrasions. 2.) Indirect contact Contaminated surfaces (cell phones, gym equipment: mats/ weight benches, balls, towels, door knobs and tables.) REDUCING the RISK: 1.) Cover skin infections with clean bandages. Do Not take a rash, abrasion, rug burn or open wound casually. 2.) Wear clothing that covers the infected area. 3.) Wash your hands frequently during the day. 4.) Do Not share personal items, water bottles, towels,or a bar of soap. 5.) Clean your bathroom and personal items frequently. 6.) Wash bedding, towels and clothing in hot water, dry in a dryer. 7.) Place a towel or clothing between your skin and surfaces of the gym equipment. 8.) Take a shower after your workout. SEPTEMBER: LETS START THE SCHOOL YEAR HEALTHY HEALTHY FOODS FOR THE HEART / BODY Soups: Bean and Macaroni Soup Corn Chowder Gazpacho Homemade Turkey Soup Meatball Soup Mexican Pozole Minestrone Soup Rockport Fish Chowder Entrees: Beef - lean Bavarian Beef Beef and Bean Chili Beef Casserole Stir Fried Beef and Potatoes Black Skillet Beef with Greens and Red Potatoes Scrumptious Meat Loaf Poultry: Turkey Stuffed Cabbage Barbecue Chicken, no skin Chicken Gumbo Chicken Marsala Chicken Orientale Chicken Ratatouille Chicken and Rice Chicken Stew Baked Chicken Grilled Chicken with Green Chile Sauce Spaghetti with Turkey Meat Sauce Very Lemony Chicken Yosemite Chicken Stew and Dumplings Fish: Baked Trout Mediterranean Baked Fish Scallop Kabobs Spicy Baked Fish Spinach Stuffed Sole Tuna Salad Vegetarian: Black Beans with Rice Caribbean Pink Beans Classic Macaroni and low fat Cheese New Orleans Red Beans Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce Summer Vegetable Spaghetti Zucchini Lasagna Side Dishes: Green Vegetables Chayotes Stuffed w/Cheese Fresh Cabbage and Tomato Salad Green Beans Saute Italian Vegetable Bake Limas and Spinach Smothered Greens with Turkey Vegetable Stew Vegetables with a touch of Lemon Past: Parmesan Rice and Pasta Pilaf Red Hot Fusilli Sweet and Sour Seashells Potatoes Candied Yams Delicious Oven French Fries Garden Potato Salad Garlic Mashed Potatoes Savory Potato Salad Sweet Potato Custard Wonderful Stuffed Potatoes Rice Oriental Rice Scallion Rice Brown Rice Breads: Low Fat Apricot-Orange Bread Banana-Nut Bread Carrot-Raisin Bread Good-For-You Cornbread Toppings/Sauces: Fresh Salsa Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Yogurt Salad Dressing Desserts: Cakes Fruits Rainbow Fruit Salad Tropical Fruit Compote MAY Fitness - Steps to a Healthy Life Exercise: How much & what kind? You need to exercise for about 30 minutes every day. Setting aside 30 minutes all at once each day is one way to get in enough exercise. If you wait until the end of the day to squeeze it in, you probably wont exercise enough or at all. If youre not active for 30 minutes straight, its okay to exercise for 10 or 20 minutes at a time throughout the day. Different exercises No matter what your shape apple, pear, ruler, or hourglass there's an exercise for you! Pick exercises you like to do and choose a few different options so you dont get bored. Aim to exercise most days of the week. If youre not very active right now, start slowly and work your way up to being active every day. There are three levels of physical activity. Light not sweating; not breathing hard (slow walking, dancing) Moderate breaking a sweat; can talk but cant sing (walking fast, dancing) Vigorous sweating, breathing hard, cant talk or sing (running, swimming laps) Exercise Muscles Worked Push-ups Chest, shoulders, arms, abdominals Sit-ups Abdominals Jumping Jacks Calves (lower leg), inner/outer thigh, butt Running Calves, front/back thigh Jumping rope Calves, thighs, abdominals, shoulders, arms Swimming Nearly all major muscles Dancing Nearly all major muscles (depending on type of dance) Walking Arms, calves, front/back thigh, abdominals Squats Calves, front/back thigh, butt Inline Skating Inner/outer thigh, butt Hula Hoop Lower back, abdominals Body: Getting enough sleep How do I know if Im not getting enough sleep? Did you know that teens need 8.5 to 9 hours of sleep a night? But research shows that, on average, teens get just 7 to 7.5 hours a night. If you dont get enough sleep, you may have problems paying attention in class or doing your homework. Or you could become moody, irritable, or depressed. You may not be getting enough sleep if you: have a hard time getting up in the morning cant focus fall asleep during class feel moody or very sad Dos and Donts for Better Sleep Do Go to bed and wake up at the same time every dayeven on the weekends! Exercise regularly. Try to exercise in the morning or afternoon. Exercise at least five to six hours before bedtime. Eat dinner at least two to three hours before you go to bed. Avoid bright lights right before bed, including the ones that come from the TV or the computer screen. Sleep in a dark room. Darkness tells your body its time for sleep. Sleep in a slightly cool room. If you can't control the temperature, try using fewer blankets or dressing lightly. Follow a bedtime routine. If you do the same things each night before you go to bed, your body will know when its time for sleep. Take a warm bath or shower. Or drink a glass of milk. Wake up to bright light. Light tells your body its time to get up. Listen to your body. If youre feeling tired, go to sleep. If you cant fall asleep within 20 minutes of going to bed, get up and do something else until you start to feel sleepy. Dont Take in too much caffeine (found in coffee, soda, chocolate, and energy drinks). If you cant cut caffeine out completely, try not to have any late in the day. Eat, drink, or exercise right before bedtime. Watch TV, work on the computer, or talk on the phone too close to bedtime. Take naps that last longer than 30 minutes or take naps too close to bedtime. Stay up all night studying. Try breaking studying up into chunks and doing a little each night. If you pull an all-nighter, you may be too tired to do well on your test. Stress out. Before you go to bed, write a to-do list. Youll be less likely to worry about things if youve written them down. March: National Nutrition Month: Develop an eating plan for lifelong health. Choose foods sensibibly, consumed in moderation. Find a balance between food and physical activity. Increase fruits and vegtables, think color. February: LIPSTICKS CONTAINING LEAD: From: Dr. Nahid Neman (Walter Reed Medical Center) Recently a lipstick brand called "Red Earth" decreased their prices from $67.00 to $9.90. They contained lead. Lead is a chemical which causes cancer. The lipstick Brands that contain lead are: 1. CHRISTIAN DIOR 2. LANCOME 3. CLINIQUE 4. Y.S.L 5. ESTEE LAUDER 6. SHISEIDO 7. RED EARTH (Lip Gloss) 8. CHANEL (Lip Conditioner) 9. MARKET AMERICA-MOTNES LIPSTICK. The higher the lead content, the greater the chance of causing cancer. After doing a test on lipsticks, it was found that the Y.S.L. lipstick contained the highest of lead. Watch out for those lipsticks which are supposed to stay longer. If your lipstick stays longer, it is because of the higher content of lead. Here is the test you can do yourself: 1. Put some lipstick on your hand. 2. Use a Gold ring to scratch on the lipstick. 3. If the lipstick color changes to black, then you know the lipstick contains lead. Remember: Dioxin Carcinogens cause cancer, especially breast cancer. KEEPING WARM: Layer, layer, layer. Cover body, head to toe.(gloves and hats are a must) WINTER FOODS: Legumes (fiber / protein), turkey (protein), citrus fruits / cranberries / strawberries(Vitamin C, Vitamin B & folate), winter squash (Vit. A, B, C, Fiber & magnesium), Cabbage and kale (Vit. A,C beta carotene, folate, iron, magnesium, fiber & potassium. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Better lifestyle habits can help you reduce your risk for heart attack. You Are What You Eat: Better food habits can help you reduce your risk for heart attack. A healthful eating plan means choosing the right foods to eat and preparing foods in a healthy way. Increasing fruits and vegtables. Decreasing carbohydrates and fats. It's Not Just a Man's Disease: Heart disease is the leading cause of death of American women. Today women fight the disease with passion, energy and power. Exercise & Fitness: Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, dancing, walking and dozens of other activities can help your heart. Whether it is included in a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine, all physical activity adds up to a healthier heart. Managing Your Weight: Maintain proper weight and reduce your risk for heart attack. Know BMI. Cholesterol Low Down: To urge Americans to reduce their risk for heart disease, the American Heart Association introduces "Taking It Personally," as part of the Cholesterol Low Down national education campaign. January: 1.) Flu Prevention 2.) Advantages to Stop Smoking 3.) The drink Vault Habits for Good Health These steps may help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses such as the flu: Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneezethrow the tissue away after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If you are not near water, use an alcohol-based hand cleaner. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. If you get the flu, stay home from work, school, and social gatherings. In this way you will help prevent others from catching your illness. Try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs often spread this way. Increase fruits and vegtables. Sleep 6 - 8 hours a night. Advantages to stop smoking: When Smokers QuitThe Health Benefits Over Time Are: 20 minutes after quitting: Your heart rate and blood pressure drops. 12 hours after quitting: The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. 2 weeks to 3 months after quitting: Your circulation improves and your lung function increases. 1 to 9 months after quitting: Coughing and shortness of breath decrease; cilia (tiny hair-like structures that move mucus out of the lungs) regain normal function in the lungs, increasing the ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce the risk of infection. 1 year after quitting: The excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker's. 5 years after quitting: Your stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker 5 to 15 years after quitting. 10 years after quitting: The lung cancer death rate is about half that of a continuing smoker's. The risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, cervix, and pancreas decrease. 15 years after quitting: The risk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker's. THE DRINK VAULT Vault is a citrus energy drink from the Coca-Cola Company. A 12oz bottle has 70.5mg of caffeine. A 12 oz bottle of cola has 45.5mg of caffeine. The FDA limits 65mg of caffeine in a beverage. The drink stimulates the Central Nervous System, Cardiac Muscle and the Respiratory System. The serious health effects are: anxiety, heart palpitations, increased heart rate, irritability, stomach complaints and difficulty sleeping. October Topics: 1.) RED RIBBON 2.) REBEL CLUB 3.) FIGHTING THE COLD / FLU RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN The Red Ribbon Campaign is now the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation reaching millions of young people during Red Ribbon Week, October 23-October 31 each year. Wear your Red Badge proudly and have the courage to say no to drugs! WHAT IS RED RIBBON WEEK? It is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon, October 23 - 31st.. WHY? The Red Ribbon Campaign was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered Kiki Camarena, a DEA agent, in 1985. This began the continuing tradition and displaying Red Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to present a unified and visible commitment toward the creation of a DRUG-FREE AMERICA. WHO? The National Family Partnership was created in 1980 by parents across America in response to the rising level of youth drug use. The mission of the National Family Partnership is to lead and support our nations families and communities to nurture the full potential of a healthy, drug- free youth. The National Family Partnership works to accomplish its mission through parent training, networking and sponsoring the National Red Ribbon Campaign. REBEL CLUB (Reaching Everyone By Exposing Lies) MISSION: To educate and empower New Jersey Youth to make healthy lifestyle decisions and to support non-smoking as a social norm. GOALS: To decrease acceptability of tobacco use among all populations. To prevent the initation of tobacco by youth. To change social norms regarding tobacco among peers. To promote healthy lifestyles choices. To decrease exposure to environmental tobacco smoke. To promote quiting among youth and adults. To identify and eliminate disparities among different population groups. FIGHTING THE COLD/FLU TO DO LIST 1.) Wash hand frequently 2.) Take your vitamins 3.) Eat plenty of fruits and vegtables 4.) Exercise 5.) Increase fluids 7.) Maintain 6-8 hours of sleep 8.) Chicken soup 9.) Eat a diet of berries, nuts, beans, fish, green leafy vegetables and chicken to strengthen your immune system. 10.) Dress in layers. NOT TO DO LIST 1.) Do Not share water or soda bottles, makeup, cell phones and inhalers. 2.) Do Not have bodily contact of the hands with the eyes, nose and mouth. 3.) Do Not fail to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. 4.) Do Not fail to maintain good hygiene - Hands must be washed frequently - apply lotion as a barrier after washing your hands. September topics: 1.) Eating Out safety tips from FDA 2.) Fruit and vegetable month (think color) 4 Ways to Make Safer Food Selections Your Guide to Safer Eating Out and Taking Out Percautions against foodborne Illness. You're probably already taking precautions against foodborne illness at home, but you need to be careful when you are away from home too. Here are four easy steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones when you are selecting foods that are ready to eat at a restaurant, delicatessen, take-out counter, or grocery store. 1 Be Aware of Raw or Undercooked Foods Foods from animals such as meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, and eggs when eaten raw or undercooked sometimes contain harmful viruses and bacteria that can pose a risk of foodborne illness. Young children, pregnant women, older adults, and those with compromised immune systems are particularly vulnerable. To reduce your chances of foodborne illness you should stay away from: Raw fish or shellfish oysters, clams, sushi, sashimi, ceviche Meat or seafood ordered undercooked such as "rare" hamburger, beef, lamb, pork, or fish. Eggs ordered undercooked and food with uncooked egg ingredientssuch as "runny" fried or poached eggs; dressings or sauces such as hollandaise, homemade mayonnaise, and Caesar salad dressing; desserts like chocolate mousse, meringue pie, and tiramisu. 2 Ask About Preparation Recipes vary. If you're not sure whether a ready-to-eat item contains undercooked ingredients, ask how the food is prepared. 3 Request that Food be Thoroughly Cooked If the item you are interested in selecting contains raw or undercooked meat, fish, shellfish, or eggs, ask if that ingredient can be eliminated. If the food is prepared to order, ask for it thoroughly cooked. 4 Make a Different Choice With certain foods, such as oysters on the half shell or an egg-based mousse, it may be impossible to accommodate your request for thorough cooking. In that case, simply choose something else. It is a minor inconvenience compared to the major problems caused by foodborne illness. Sept.is fruit and vegetable month Topics: 1.)Fruits and Vegetables on the Go! Busy lives can benefit from food that's nutritious, yet easy to eat on-the- go, like fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are a natural source of energy and give the body many nutrients you need to keep going. 2.)The Colors of Health Fruits and veggies come in terrific colors and flavors, but their real beauty lies in whats inside. Fruits and vegetables are great sources of many vitamins, minerals and other natural substances that may help protect you from chronic diseases. To get a healthy variety, think color. Eating fruits and vegetables of different colors gives your body a wide range of valuable nutrients, like fiber, folate, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Some examples include green spinach, orange sweet potatoes, black beans, yellow corn, purple plums, red watermelon, or white onions. For more variety, try new fruits and vegetables regularly. May Topics: Clean Air www.epa.gov/airnow Physical Fitness www.fitness.gov Teen Pregnancy Prevention www.advocatesforyouth.org Women's health www.Womenshealth.gov www.girlshealth.gov Taking care of yourself: Respiratory, asthma, difficutly breathing with activity? Everyone wants to be outside in this beautiful weather. If you have respiratory problems you should be aware of the daily Air Quality Index. ( Pollen level and Pollution level ) Check the pollen and pollution reports via newspaper, radio or web ( www.epa.gov/airnow ) Increase fluids, take prescribed medication to mininize allergy symptoms and frequent rest periods with activity. Limit outdoor activity during Orange or Red air quality days. Abstinence: Abstinence is a major aspect in the Decision Making Process. Individuals maintain abstinence for may reasons. Religion, fear of pregnancy, STD's and personal goals effecting one's future play a major role. It is the only 100% effective method of not becoming pregnant and not acquiring various STD's. Abstinence is a matter of choice. It plays a pivotal role in self esteem and personal reputation. Abstinence is a conscious and at times a difficult decision of personal value and self respect. It is termed the best choice. ALCOHOL A DRINK ... (150 calories) 12 ounces of regular beer (100 calories) 5 ounces of wine (100 calories) 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits This limit is based on differences between the sexes in both weight and metabolism. Alcoholic beverages supply calories but few nutrients. Alcoholic beverages are harmful when consumed in excess, and some people should not drink at all. Excess alcohol alters judgment and can lead to dependency and a great many other serious health problems. Alcohol may cause social and psychological problems, cirrhosis of the liver, inflammation of the pancreas, and damage to the brain and heart. Heavy drinkers also are at risk of malnutrition because alcohol contains calories that may substitute for those in nutritious foods. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who should not drink? Some people should not drink alcoholic beverages at all. These include: Children and adolescents. Individuals who plan to drive, operate machinery, or take part in other activities that require attention, skill or coordination. Most people retain some alcohol in the blood up to 2 to 3 hours after a single drink. Individuals taking prescription or over-the counter medications that can interact with alcohol. Alcohol alters the effectiveness or toxicity of many medications, and some medications may increase blood alcohol levels. IDENTIFYING AN EATING DISORDER: 1. Weight: 15 % below ideal body weight. Refusal to maintain a normal weight or above normal weight for height and age. Not everyone who is of a low weight is anorexic; it is important to recognize that it is the REFUSAL to maintain a normal weight that is the key factor. 2. Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even if underweight. This intense fear is powerful enough to cause individuals to diet to the point of starvation. A person with anorexia is hungry but he or she is afraid to eat because of the fear. Often specific foods are avoided especially those that are high in fat and calories. Often individuals will become vegetarians and want to eat healthily when indeed the issue is the fear of gaining weight. A person with anorexia constantly thinks about food--how many calories, how many fat grams, how much exercise do you need to do if you eat a cookie, etc. How many times do you check the scale. Your entire life can be centered on this one issue, depriving you of enjoying friends, fun and family. 3. Body Image Problems When a person with anorexia looks into a mirror he/she does not often see an accurate reflection. A person with anorexia sees him/herself as fat, even if he/she is dangerously thin. This is a very frightening experience and feels very real- driving the person to diet. Sometimes a person with anorexia can accept that he/she is very thin but cannot accept how dangerous the situation really is. It is difficult for him/her to understand that a very low weight and dangerous dieting habits can actually be fatal. The death rate for anorexia is higher than for any other psychiatric illness. 4. Ammenorrhea or Absence of Menstruation Missing 3 periods is usually the criteria for this definition. WHO IS AT RISK OF DEVELOPING AN EATING DISORDER: Everyone! In every race, culture, age group, and sex there are people with eating disorders. Yet, in this section ANAD identifies the groups who are at a greater risk. Females: Because of the increased number of media images portraying 'thin and perfect' models, many girls struggle with body image issues that potentially result in eating disorders. Youth: Early adolescence to early adulthood with 11 and 17 identified as times for increased vulnerability. Perhaps they represent time of change. The 11 year old may be experiencing changes in her body hormonally as she becomes ready to get her periods. Often there is increase in fat in 'all the wrong places' creating anxiety. Perhaps it is even more difficult when the school, in a well meaning attempt to have children be healthy, measure body fat. Of course, there is always the issues of boys and what culture tells about having an attractive body. The onset of eating disorders can occur at any age, however and the age of onset does appear to be getting younger. Eating disorders can occur at any time and certainly reports of adult onset and individuals at 70 years of age have been reported. Minorities: Once considered an illness of affluent white females, the picture has dramatically changed. In the US, eating disorders appear to be as common among Hispanic as well as Caucasian women. Recent focus of African American women indicates that it is more common than expected. Black women are prone more to bulimia nervosa and abuse of laxatives. There appears to be an overall increase in other countries. Athletes: Women participating in certain sports such as gymnastics and distance running are especially vulnerable. Men involved in wrestling are often at risk as they attempt to make weight. Genetics: Evidence is pointing to the fact that there is a strong genetic component to the illness. There also seems to be some sort of relationship between eating disorders and substance abuse, affective disorders (depression and bipolar) and anxiety disorders. EARTH DAY The need for increased public awareness on environmental issues is now more important than ever Kathleen Rogers, President of Earth Day Network, states, the American public has a vague notion of environmental issues, because they have not been shown how much it affects them, how much our atmosphere and oceans affect all of us. As the petition states, nearly 75 percent [of Americans] mistakenly believe that forestsrather than oceans are the major source of oxygen on the planet; and 40 percent are unaware of the essential role oceans play in regulating climate and atmosphere. The first Earth Day was in 1970. It promotes environmental citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide. Earth Day global network reaches more than 12,000 organizations in 174 countries. Earth Day is celebrated by more than half a billion people each year making it the largest secular holiday in the world. April 22, 2006 marks the 36th anniversary of Earth Day. WORLD HEALTH DAY Assess Global Health and address the Millennium Development Goals ( "Make Every Mother and Child Count.") The right to have accessible health care. Preventing and treating diseases, addressing priority diseases (AIDS, Pandemic Human Influenza.) MARCH American Red Cross Month Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Month National Nutrition Month School Breakfast Week 3/6-3/10 Stop Smoking Day 3/31 BE SMART LIVE LONG FEEL GREAT EXERCISE: Walk, jog or work-out CUT FAT: Avoid fried foods, burgers and fatty meats. Eat low fat cheeses, mayo, milk and butter. REDUCE STRESS: Stress reducers: Meditate, yoga, humor, walk, bath,listen to music. Do someting for yourself for 30 minutes. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM POLLUTION: Avoid smoke filled areas. Exercise indoors in air conditioning, avoid exercising in high traffic areas. WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT: Buckel-up. Keep A POSITIVE MENTAL OUTLOOK: Feel good about you! National Nutrition Month 2006 KEY MESSAGES: A HEALTHY HEART GOOD MEMORY FUNCTION GOOD VISION HEALTH STRONG BONES AND TEETH LOWER RISK FACTORS FOR CANCER ƒÞ The food and physical activity choices made today and everyday affect your health and how you feel today and in the future. Eating right and being physically active are keys to a healthy lifestyle. ƒÞ Make smart choices from every food group. Give your body the balanced nutrition it needs by eating a variety of nutrient-packed foods every day. Just be sure to stay within your daily calorie needs. ƒÞ Get the most nutrition out of your calories. Choose the most nutritionally rich foods you can from each food group each day those packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients but lower in calories. ƒÞ Find your balance between food and physical activity. Regular physical activity is important for your overall health and fitness, plus it helps control body weight, promotes a feeling of well-being and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. ƒÞ Play it safe with foods. Prepare, handle and store food properly to keep your family safe. _GRAINS: Whole Grains, such as whole wheat pasta and bread, brown rice and oats. These foods have nutrients, fiber which protect health and provide eating satisfaction._ EAT at least 3 ounces of whole grains per day, 6 ounces of grains per day. VEGTABLES and FRUITS: Eat at 5 servings of vegtables and fruits each day. They provide fiber, minerals, and nutrients. EAT at least 2.5 cups of veg. per day, 2 cups of fruits per day. MILK: Low fat and fat free dairy products. Maintain 3 cups of skim milk or yogurt per day. Calcium builds strong bones. PROTEIN - MEAT and BEANS: fISH , LEGUMES, NUTS, white poultry, soy and seeds. Protein rich foods excellent sources of iron, zinc, and B vitamins. EAT 5.5 ounces of protein rich food per day. THINK: THE COLORS OF HEALTH / BUILDING A HEALTHY LIFE FOODS to Build the Immune System: Berries, nuts beans, fish, green leafy vegtables and chickens strengthen the immune system. February American Heart Month National Girls and Women Sports Day 2/1 National Wear Red day 2/3 Have-A-Heart (Valentines Day) 2/14 National Women's Heart Health Day 2/17 National Eating Disorder week 2/27 - 3/5 February is National Heart Month Heart Healthy Foods: Beans, peas and barley soybeans, soy based products(not soybean oil) Fruits and vegtables Salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel Red grapes and purple grape juice Nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts Geen or black tea Onions, scallions, shallots, garlic and leeks FLU The Flu is an illness caused by a virus. Like a cold, it attacks the nose throat and lungs. DO NOT come to school with a temperature, if you feel nauseous or have vomited. FIGHT THE FLU SUPERFOODS TO FIGHT THE FLU 1.) ORANGES 2.) Grape juice 3.) Yogurt 4.) Potatoes 5.) Whole Wheat Pasta 6.) Cashews 7.) Brussels Sprouts 8.) Pork TO DO LIST Wash hands frequently Take your vitamins Eat plenty of fruits and vegtables Exercise Increase fluids Maintain 6-8 hours of sleep Chicken soup Eat a diet of berries, nuts, beans, fish, green leafy vegtables and chicken to strengthen your immune system PREVENT GERMS FROM BEING SPREAD NOT TO DO LIST DO NOT SHARE A WATER OR SODA BOTTLE, MAKE-UP,CELL PHONES AND INHALERS DO NOT HAVE BODILY CONTACT OF THE HANDS WITH THE EYES, NOSE AND MOUTH DO NOT FAIL TO MAINTAIN GOOD HYGIENE - HANDS MUST BE WASHED FREQUENTLY - APPLY LOTION AS A PROTECTIVE BARRIER AFTER WASHING HANDS
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