Take Time to Reassess You and Your Family's Nutritional Needs

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
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"Extensive research with children has found that they can develop high
cholesterol levels at a very early age, something that parents clearly are not
aware of," says Nicklas, a professor of pediatrics and researcher at the
USDA /ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine.

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So enjoy all your favorite
foods, just try eating them in moderate amounts.
-- Balance food choices with your lifestyle. As one of the advisory committee members
behind the recently released 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, she
emphasizes one of the points that may not have been widely publicized when the
Guidelines were published - that poor diet can even affect young children by
showing up as high blood cholesterol.

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Choose foods
sensibly by looking at the big picture; it's what you eat over several
days, not just one meal or day that counts.

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These foods are naturally good
tasting, readily available, and can easily be worked into family mealtimes
with just a little planning and foresight. So balance
your food choices with your physical activities to achieve and maintain
a healthy weight and lifestyle. Be active. There's no need for expensive equipment or
complicated fitness programs.

Eating for Heart Health Must Start Early in Life

Because children form "likes and dislikes" when they are young, that also
is the time to introduce them to a wide range of heart-healthy foods, urges
Nicklas.

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It is also a great time for people to review the recently revised
2005 Dietary Guidelines and look for simple steps they can take to improve
their overall health and make sure they eat more nutrient-packed foods such as
low-fat and nonfat dairy products, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

(1) American Dietetic Association, National Nutrition Month(R) Campaign,
March 2005

ATLANTA, Children as young as two years old need
to be eating a heart-healthy diet to help reduce high cholesterol levels from
developing during childhood, says childhood nutrition expert and researcher
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Information and advice on men's health and nutrition issues.

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March is National Nutrition Month(R )

Explore the wide world of nutrition by trying a variety of
foods, try Thai, Japanese and Moroccan recipes -- these flavorful foods
provide a balance of nutrients and put a new spin on the traditional
dinner.

Meals Matter -- http://www.

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org -- is a non-commercial website
supported by the Dairy Council of California staffed by registered dietitians
and dedicated to promoting healthy food choices for families. Some suggestions taken from the new Dietary Guidelines are:
- Include plenty of whole grains, vegetables and fruits, all of which
provide fiber and an array of nutrients.

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org for quick and
easy meal and snack ideas.

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- Use lean cuts of meat while avoiding fatty meats and fried foods.

The Nutrition Facts panel can help determine which choices are better for
the family.

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While providing a range of nutrients needed for good health, low-fat and
nonfat dairy, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are often under represented
in individuals' typical diets.

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It can be as easy
as taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator.

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- Substitute unsaturated fats for saturated and trans fats as part of a
healthful diet to help lower cholesterol levels in both adults and
children. For example, make sure the margarine spread you select has two or
less grams saturated fat, no trans fat, and no cholesterol.

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No matter what your age, physical activity is also a vital part of living
a healthy lifestyle. This
customization allows consumers to make decisions, considering their unique
needs, resulting in healthy food choices and contributing to optimal health.
- Choose low-fat and fat-free dairy products instead of higher fat
versions.

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Be creative and enjoy the variety of ways to
stay active and feel your best. The
Never2Early Campaign was initiated to help families understand that risk
factors for heart disease can start developing early in life.

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Choose foods based on flavor, texture and colors that are tasty and
healthy.

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Variety is the "spice of
life" in your food choices and is key to good nutrition and health. Choosing the right balance
of foods helps you get the right combination of nutrients.
To make the 2005 Dietary Guidelines actionable in your kitchen , and learn
more about simple steps you and your family can take to achieve better
nutrition and physical activity, logon to http://www.

Dairy Council of California develops nutrition education programs that are
easy to use and designed to be personally relevant to each user.
For 14 years, Nicklas was one of the lead researchers on the Bogalusa
Heart Study that determined that development of risk factors for heart disease
can start forming in childhood.

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Sponsored by the American Dietetic Association, the National Nutrition
Month(R) Campaign -- Get a taste for nutrition! encourages Americans to(1):

-- Be adventurous and expand your horizons.

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-- Treat your taste buds . Start by making a list of physical activities
that fit into your lifestyle and schedule one every day(1).
Information on the importance of establishing heart-healthy eating
patterns early in life can be found at http://www.

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You decide how much how often.

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, National Nutrition Month(R) is
the perfect time for families to reevaluate their eating patterns and physical
activity. There is a tendency by many people to eat out
more or rely on processed convenience foods such as prepacked snacks which may
result in slighting these nutritious foods.